Political opposition and defiance against established authority or policies
On Thursday, 25th September, at 19:00, the event titled "Quertreiber" will take place at Kantine, Berlin (Friedrichstr. 2110969). This thought-provoking discussion, in friendly cooperation with Verlag J.H.W. Dietz, will feature a diverse group of authors advocating for constructive disobedience and shedding indifference. The event will be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person.
"Quertreiber" is a compelling collection that explores the concept of constructive disobedience and its role in democratic societies. The book brings together voices from politics, activism, academia, and journalism, offering real-life examples where dissent has led to meaningful reforms or awareness.
The authors and contributors, including Petra Kelly, Kevin Kühnert, Werner Schulz, Marco Wanderwitz, Kristina Hanel, Lisa Poettinger, Marie von Kuck, Seda Başay-Yıldız, Ferda Ataman, Heidi Reichinnek, Matthias Meisner, and Paul Starzmann, advocate for what the book frames as “quertreiben” (roughly translated as "going against the grain" or “driving sideways”). They see constructive disobedience not as mere oppositional behavior, but as a necessary element in a healthy democracy where diverse voices contribute to progress.
Anna Lehmann, the head of the parliamentary office of our website, focusing on SPD and the Chancellery, as well as domestic and education policy, will moderate the talk. Ferda Ataman, the Federal Anti-Discrimination Officer, will also be present.
The event will delve into the lives of individuals who are uncomfortable, rebel, and deliberately poke fingers into wounds, such as Petra Kelly, Kevin Kühnert, Werner Schulz, Marco Wanderwitz, Kristina Hanel, Lisa Poettinger, and Marie von Kuck. Matthias Meisner, a freelance journalist and author, will also be present, with topics including human rights, democracy, right-wing extremism, and feminism. Heidi Reichinnek, the chairwoman of the Left party faction in the German Bundestag, is another notable figure participating in the discussion.
Registration is necessary via the ticket portal, and doors open at 18:00. Admission is free but requires reservation. There is an option to contribute questions for the event beforehand or provide feedback after the discussion by emailing ourwebsite talk@ourwebsite.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to engage with some of the most influential voices in politics, activism, and journalism, as they discuss the importance of constructive disobedience in our democratic societies. For those unable to attend in person, the event will be livestreamed.
- The "Quertreiber" book, a collection of voices from politics, activism, academia, and journalism, highlights the role of constructive disobedience in democratic societies, with several chapters written by authors like Petra Kelly, Kevin Kühnert, Werner Schulz, and Matthias Meisner.
- The upcoming event, discussing constructive disobedience in democratic societies, will feature a distinguished group of authors and contributors, including Ferda Ataman, Heidi Reichinnek, and Lisa Poettinger, who advocate for societal change through thoughtful dissent.
- In the realm of policy-and-legislation and general-news, the event at Kantine, Berlin, will address relevant topics like human rights, right-wing extremism, and feminism, with a particular focus on the need for active disobedience for the betterment of democracy.
