DA Discussions - Progressive Economic Populism: Opportunities and Risks

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Join us for our revived DA Discussions series!

Progressive Economic Populism: Opportunities and Risks

Suggested readings:

• Why Left-Populism Lacks Momentum
• Toward a Revival of Left Populism
• What Populism Can (and Can't) Do for the Left
• The Political Economy of Left-Wing Populism in America
• The Economist is Wrong on the Robin Hood State

If there are additional suggested readings, they will be sent in a separate email prior to the event.

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Location: Unternehmen Mitte, upstairs in the first-floor lounge.

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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 cash 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, March 08, 2026 at 03:00 PM Bern Time

WHERE

Unternehmen Mitte
Gerbergasse 30
Basel, BS 4001
Switzerland
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CONTACT

Liz Voss
[email protected]

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