DA Discussions: What do we have to look forward to in Congress?

Join us for our revived DA Discussions series!

In April, we will look forward with an optimistic eye. What if Democrats retake the House? What if they retake the Senate? What if [knock wood 🪵 🪵 🪵] they retake both?!?!

Here are the suggested readings:

• Democrats gear up for oversight onslaught against Trump if they win midterms by Eleanor Mueller and Burgess Everett for Semafor
  • Read it as a PDF
• As the US midterms approach, AI is going to emerge as a key issue concerning voters by Nathan E Sanders and Bruce Schneier for The Guardian
  • Read it as a PDF
• 2026 Midterm Elections: Potential Outcomes and Impacts by Kasey Pittman for Cherry Bekaert LLP
  • Read it as a PDF
• Why are the 2026 midterm elections important? USC experts explain by Christian Hetrick for USC Price School of Public Policy
  • Read it as a PDF
• Power in Play: The 2026 Midterm Elections by Andy Busch for AndrewBusch.com
  • Read it as a PDF

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Location: Zum Kuss

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About DA Discussions:

We will examine various facets of democracy in group discussions facilitates by political scientist Michael Contarino, Professor Emeritus at the University of New Hampshire.

Contarino founded and directed the Politics and Society program at UNH-Manchester, the UNH-in-Italy program, and the UNH-Manchester Florence program at Palazzo Rucellai. He has taught World Politics, US and World Affairs, International Relations Theory, Politics and Society, Dictatorship and Democracy, Politics and Propaganda in Film, The Politics of Food, and Business, Government, and Society, among other topics. You can read his full bio here.

Each event will cover a different topic and offer complementary readings. The readings are intended to provide insight into the topic at hand but are completely optional.

All are welcome!

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This event is free of charge, but we will gladly accept donations from any US citizens who attend the event. DACH is a volunteer organization that relies on donations to be able to provide outreach, voter education, and voter registration services.

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WHEN

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 03:00 PM Bern Time

WHERE

Zum Kuss
Elisabethenstrasse 59
Basel, BS 4051
Switzerland
Google map and directions

CONTACT

Liz Voss
[email protected]

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