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Register for STARRS Event: October 10
STARRS along with the ASU Center for American Institutions, the MacArthur Society, Calvert Task Group and others will be holding a half-day event in Scottsdale, Arizona (and livestreamed) on Saturday, October 10 from 9 am to Noon MST. Attend this FREE event comparing American founding principles to the radical Marxist/Islamist ideologies infecting our country and military.. More Info and Register Today
If you would like to help out with the preparations, getting the word out, and/or help on the day of the event, please contact the STARRS coordinator for this event, Martha Ostrom, PhD via phone or text at 602-821-2374 or marthaostrom@gmail.com. Martha serves on the STARRS Board of Directors. Spread the word to your network about this event!
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