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Open Forum: Barack Obama's Presidency
On what he actually can
25 March
6 to 8 pm
Old Broadcasting House
Woodhouse Lane
There is disabled access.
On the eve of the new American president's first official visit to the UK, Taking Soundings Leeds will assess the potential of Barack Obama to deliver on his progressive agenda.
This meeting is intended to provide space to a broad discussion among all participants. Two speakers will give short presentations.
Barry Winter will introduce the debate reflecting the 'special relationship'.
Alex Sobel will discuss the potentials of the Obama presidency. Alex was working in the Obama Campaign last autumn.
Sunday 22 February 2009
Crisis of Capitalism or Bad Day(s) at the Office
On 14 Feburary Taking Soundings Leeds hosted its second event in 2009 reflecting the current global economic crisis. Over 70 people attended.
Our speakers were Sarah Bracking from Institute for Development Policy and Management, University of Manchester, Peter Lawrence from the University of Keele and Alfredo Saad-Filho, Professor of Political Economy at SOAS.
Sarah Bracking provided a printed version of her presentation that can be downloaded here:
Global political takeover of neo-liberal markets: more of the same or opportunities for development?
Our speakers were Sarah Bracking from Institute for Development Policy and Management, University of Manchester, Peter Lawrence from the University of Keele and Alfredo Saad-Filho, Professor of Political Economy at SOAS.
Sarah Bracking provided a printed version of her presentation that can be downloaded here:
Global political takeover of neo-liberal markets: more of the same or opportunities for development?
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