investigative journalist and syndicated columnist wayne madsen is on a tour of the pacific northwest to promote his latest book, jaded tasks: brass plates, black ops & big oil – the blood politics of george bush & co. madsen has written for wired, the village voice, the miami herald & counterpunch. he has also appeared on 20/20, nightline, 60 minutes, hannity & colmes and was featured in bush family fortunes.

Nov. 1 – First Unitarian, 1011 SW 12th St., Portland, OR 7 pm.

Nov. 3 – 23rd Avenue Books, 1015 NW 23rd Ave., Portland, OR 7 pm.

Nov. 4 – Orca Books, 509 E. 4th Ave., Olympia, WA 7 pm.