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Join SPU on Wednesday, May 27th in 320-109 at 8pm for our end-of-year mixer! Featuring boba, good vibes, and a look back at some of this year’s most engaging discussion questions. Whether you’re a regular or a new face, everyone is welcome!

Join SPU on Wednesday, May 27th in 320-109 at 8pm for our end-of-year mixer! Featuring boba, good vibes, and a look back at some of this year’s most engaging discussion questions. Whether you’re a regular or a new face, everyone is welcome!

Curtis Sliwa is coming to Stanford!

What can ordinary citizens do to make a positive change for themselves? In a wide-ranging conversation, former NYC mayoral candidate and Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa will speak about civic responsibility, grassroots activism, LGBTQ rights, and affordability. The program will conclude with audience Q&A.

Join the Stanford Political Union this Friday, May 22 at 4pm to hear Curtis Sliwa on Gen Z and being proactive in your community.

RSVP at bit.ly/spu-sliwa

Curtis Sliwa is coming to Stanford!

What can ordinary citizens do to make a positive change for themselves? In a wide-ranging conversation, former NYC mayoral candidate and Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa will speak about civic responsibility, grassroots activism, LGBTQ rights, and affordability. The program will conclude with audience Q&A.

Join the Stanford Political Union this Friday, May 22 at 4pm to hear Curtis Sliwa on Gen Z and being proactive in your community.

RSVP at bit.ly/spu-sliwa

From AI and manufacturing to education, geopolitics, and culture, the balance of power between the China and the United States is one of the defining questions of our time. Is China truly overtaking the U.S., or are we misunderstanding what “winning” even means in a globalized world? Join the Stanford Political Union for an open community discussion on competition, innovation, national strength, and the future of the international order.

RSVP at bit.ly/spu-us-china

From AI and manufacturing to education, geopolitics, and culture, the balance of power between the China and the United States is one of the defining questions of our time. Is China truly overtaking the U.S., or are we misunderstanding what “winning” even means in a globalized world? Join the Stanford Political Union for an open community discussion on competition, innovation, national strength, and the future of the international order.

RSVP at bit.ly/spu-us-china

With the 2026 midterm elections approaching, both major political parties face a reckoning. Join us on Wednesday, May 13th in 320-109 to discuss their future. RSVP for boba: bit.ly/spu-future

With the 2026 midterm elections approaching, both major political parties face a reckoning. Join us on Wednesday, May 13th in 320-109 to discuss their future. RSVP for boba: bit.ly/spu-future

Join us and Law School Profs. Mark Lemley and Florence G’Sell TOMORROW to discuss AI Regulation and Innovation.

MONDAY 6pm.

RSVP: https://bit.ly/spu-ai-reg

Join us and Law School Profs. Mark Lemley and Florence G’Sell TOMORROW to discuss AI Regulation and Innovation.

MONDAY 6pm.

RSVP: https://bit.ly/spu-ai-reg

Who would even go to the SPU Panel on AI innovation and regulation? 😉

Who would even go to the SPU Panel on AI innovation and regulation? 😉

How should society balance rapid AI innovation with calls for regulation? The Stanford Political Union invites you to a panel discussion on Monday 5/11 at 6:00 PM in 200-030 featuring Florence G’sell and Mark Lemley, two leading scholars in technology law. RSVP: https://bit.ly/spu-ai-reg

How should society balance rapid AI innovation with calls for regulation? The Stanford Political Union invites you to a panel discussion on Monday 5/11 at 6:00 PM in 200-030 featuring Florence G’sell and Mark Lemley, two leading scholars in technology law. RSVP: https://bit.ly/spu-ai-reg

In a landmark 6–3 decision, the Supreme Court of the United States has struck down Louisiana’s congressional map as an unconstitutional racial gerrymandering. Join SPU on Wednesday, May 6th @8pm in 320-109 to discuss.

In a landmark 6–3 decision, the Supreme Court of the United States has struck down Louisiana’s congressional map as an unconstitutional racial gerrymandering. Join SPU on Wednesday, May 6th @8pm in 320-109 to discuss.

Join us this Thursday for a panel on the topic of what a "secure border" is, featuring a variety of experts across multiple institutions. Preceding the panel, we will have a dinner with the panelists to facilitate a more direct and in-depth conversation amongst the participants and panelists.

RSVP for the panel: bit.ly/spu-border
RSVP for the dinner: bit.ly/spu-dinner

We hope to see you there!

Join us this Thursday for a panel on the topic of what a "secure border" is, featuring a variety of experts across multiple institutions. Preceding the panel, we will have a dinner with the panelists to facilitate a more direct and in-depth conversation amongst the participants and panelists.

RSVP for the panel: bit.ly/spu-border
RSVP for the dinner: bit.ly/spu-dinner

We hope to see you there!

Join SPU on Wednesday, April 29 in 320-109 to discuss political influencers and their impact in shaping public opinion. —> RSVP: https://bit.ly/spu-influencer

Join SPU on Wednesday, April 29 in 320-109 to discuss political influencers and their impact in shaping public opinion. —> RSVP: https://bit.ly/spu-influencer

Join us for our second LIVE Lyceum Debate on Thursday, April 23rd at 9pm in 200-034 on the resolution: The world's middle powers should have nuclear weapons.

RSVP @ bit.ly/spu-lyceum-2

Join us for our second LIVE Lyceum Debate on Thursday, April 23rd at 9pm in 200-034 on the resolution: The world's middle powers should have nuclear weapons.

RSVP @ bit.ly/spu-lyceum-2

Join SPU Wednesday 4/22 at 8pm in 320-109 to discuss religion on Stanford campus.

RSVP for boba bit.ly/spu-religion

Join SPU Wednesday 4/22 at 8pm in 320-109 to discuss religion on Stanford campus.

RSVP for boba bit.ly/spu-religion

Join the Stanford Political Union on Wednesday, April 15th in 320-109 for a discussion on how the war has evolved and what steps should be taken next to resolve the conflict.

RSVP: bit.ly/spu-iran

Join the Stanford Political Union on Wednesday, April 15th in 320-109 for a discussion on how the war has evolved and what steps should be taken next to resolve the conflict.

RSVP: bit.ly/spu-iran

Join the Stanford Political Union on Wednesday, April 8th, at 8pm in 320-109 (yes, a new room!) to discuss the state of Stanford’s housing. Topics include OAE accommodations, ethnic housing, and more…

RSVP for🧋: bit.ly/spuhousing

Join the Stanford Political Union on Wednesday, April 8th, at 8pm in 320-109 (yes, a new room!) to discuss the state of Stanford’s housing. Topics include OAE accommodations, ethnic housing, and more…

RSVP for🧋: bit.ly/spuhousing

Tomorrow, 8-9 PM, pull up to Haas Center for a Welcome Back to SPU/SPU RUSH Social.
Come prepared with your hills you would die on (get creative!) and ready to meet new people. Don’t forget to RSVP for in-n-out! bit.ly/spu26spring

Tomorrow, 8-9 PM, pull up to Haas Center for a Welcome Back to SPU/SPU RUSH Social.
Come prepared with your hills you would die on (get creative!) and ready to meet new people. Don’t forget to RSVP for in-n-out! bit.ly/spu26spring

Winter quarter wrapped ❄️ Can’t wait to see you all this Spring!

Winter quarter wrapped ❄️ Can’t wait to see you all this Spring!

Join the Stanford Political Union on Wednesday, March 1st, at 8pm in 200-107 to discuss the ethics of the strike, Iran’s options to respond, and the future of the conflict.

RSVP: bit.ly/irandiscussion

Join the Stanford Political Union on Wednesday, March 1st, at 8pm in 200-107 to discuss the ethics of the strike, Iran’s options to respond, and the future of the conflict.

RSVP: bit.ly/irandiscussion

Join the Stanford Political Union on Wednesday, February 23rd, at 8 pm in 200-107 to discuss the role of AI in the future of work, art, and relationships.

RSVP: bit.ly/spu-ai
There will be boba!! 🧋

Join the Stanford Political Union on Wednesday, February 23rd, at 8 pm in 200-107 to discuss the role of AI in the future of work, art, and relationships.

RSVP: bit.ly/spu-ai
There will be boba!! 🧋

Join the Stanford Political Union on Wednesday, February 18, at 8 p.m. in 200-107 to discuss government transparency and the ethics surrounding Epstein file releases!

RSVP at bit.ly/spu-doj.

Join the Stanford Political Union on Wednesday, February 18, at 8 p.m. in 200-107 to discuss government transparency and the ethics surrounding Epstein file releases!

RSVP at bit.ly/spu-doj.

The debate on Defense Tech is growing on campus…

Join us tomorrow, February 11th at 8pm to discuss how the defense tech industry fits into the U.S.’ security efforts and interests, as well as the ethical debate surround it.

Don’t forget to RSVP @ bit.ly/spu-dtech.

The debate on Defense Tech is growing on campus…

Join us tomorrow, February 11th at 8pm to discuss how the defense tech industry fits into the U.S.’ security efforts and interests, as well as the ethical debate surround it.

Don’t forget to RSVP @ bit.ly/spu-dtech.

Join the Stanford Political Union on Tuesday, February 10th at 8pm in 300-300 for its first Lyceum Debate on the significance of issues like abortion, trans rights, and DEI on how you vote.

Featuring: Robert Liu, Vice President of the Stanford Democrats, and Joe Nail, Founder of Lead For America.

Join the Stanford Political Union on Tuesday, February 10th at 8pm in 300-300 for its first Lyceum Debate on the significance of issues like abortion, trans rights, and DEI on how you vote.

Featuring: Robert Liu, Vice President of the Stanford Democrats, and Joe Nail, Founder of Lead For America.

Join us this Friday (tomorrow!) with Claremont McKenna professor Minxin Pei to to discuss the challenges preventing China's democratization, how Chinese state surveillance fortifies authoritarian institutions, and the future of Xi Jinping's Communist Party.

RSVP at bit.ly/spu-pei.

Join us this Friday (tomorrow!) with Claremont McKenna professor Minxin Pei to to discuss the challenges preventing China's democratization, how Chinese state surveillance fortifies authoritarian institutions, and the future of Xi Jinping's Communist Party.

RSVP at bit.ly/spu-pei.

Join us tomorrow, February 4th at 8pm to discuss the role of Immigration & Customs Enforcement, and President Trump’s broader deportation strategy.

RSVP: bit.ly/cd-ice

Join us tomorrow, February 4th at 8pm to discuss the role of Immigration & Customs Enforcement, and President Trump’s broader deportation strategy.

RSVP: bit.ly/cd-ice

What an eventful quarter we've had so far! Swipe to look at some snapshots from the first three weeks!

What an eventful quarter we've had so far! Swipe to look at some snapshots from the first three weeks!

Join the Stanford Political Union and Stanford Abundance for a conversation with Rep. Sam Liccardo, focused on the policy challenges at the center of Silicon Valley and Congress, on Wednesday, January 28th in Bishop Auditorium at 8pm.

RSVP: bit.ly/spu-sam

Join the Stanford Political Union and Stanford Abundance for a conversation with Rep. Sam Liccardo, focused on the policy challenges at the center of Silicon Valley and Congress, on Wednesday, January 28th in Bishop Auditorium at 8pm.

RSVP: bit.ly/spu-sam

Join us TOMORROW, January 21st, at 8p.m. for The State of Stanford, where President Levin will speak on pressing issues concerning the Stanford community.

RSVP: bit.ly/spu-levin

Join us TOMORROW, January 21st, at 8p.m. for The State of Stanford, where President Levin will speak on pressing issues concerning the Stanford community.

RSVP: bit.ly/spu-levin

Join the Stanford Political Union on Wednesday, January 21st, at 8p.m. for The State of Stanford, where President Levin will speak on pressing issues concerning the Stanford community.

RSVP at bit.ly/spu-levin

Join the Stanford Political Union on Wednesday, January 21st, at 8p.m. for The State of Stanford, where President Levin will speak on pressing issues concerning the Stanford community.

RSVP at bit.ly/spu-levin

Connect with your old SPU buddies and make new ones at our first discussion of the quarter + social! We have hot 🍕and delicious 🧋just for you!

RSVP at bit.ly/discuss-ven.

Connect with your old SPU buddies and make new ones at our first discussion of the quarter + social! We have hot 🍕and delicious 🧋just for you!

RSVP at bit.ly/discuss-ven.

Join us Thursday, Jan 8th at 4pm in SLS Room 290 for a discussion with former Supreme Court Justice, Stephen Breyer on the court’s past, present, and future.

RSVP for the event at bit.ly/spu-breyer

Join us Thursday, Jan 8th at 4pm in SLS Room 290 for a discussion with former Supreme Court Justice, Stephen Breyer on the court’s past, present, and future.

RSVP for the event at bit.ly/spu-breyer

Thank you to everyone who came out to our events this fall!! Good luck 🍀 with finals this week. While you’re on your study break, take a look back at the absolutely PACKED quarter we had- can you spot yourself in any of the pictures?

Thank you to everyone who came out to our events this fall!! Good luck 🍀 with finals this week. While you’re on your study break, take a look back at the absolutely PACKED quarter we had- can you spot yourself in any of the pictures?

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Founded in 1938, the Stanford Political Union is dedicated to fostering constructive dialogue at Stanford.

Through community discussions, speaker events and collaborative gatherings, we provide a space for dialogue for students of all viewpoints, backgrounds, and levels of political knowledge.

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