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Fostering 
Constructive
Dialogue

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Stanford's Oldest Political Dialogue Club

A club created in 1938 and revived post-COVID in its current iteration. The Stanford Political Union, which we affectionately call SPU, is a place where passion and respect go hand in hand.

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To further our mission of constructive dialogue, we host community discussions weekly, debates quarterly, and occasional talks by the likes of Xavier Becerra, Andrew Yang, and General Mattis.

Past Events

Stay tuned for discussions, debates, talks, and more this upcoming year!

  • Russia-Ukraine & Trump Policy
    Russia-Ukraine & Trump Policy
    Wed, Oct 21
    Building 320, Room 109
    Oct 21, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Building 320, Room 109, Building 320, 450 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
    Should the US seek to end the war by getting concessions from Ukraine or continue to maintain support? Join the Stanford Political Union this Wednesday, October 121, at 7 p.m. in 320-109 to discuss.
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  • Healthcare in America: A Conversation w/ the Former Administrator of CMS
    Healthcare in America: A Conversation w/ the Former Administrator of CMS
    Fri, Oct 23
    Pigott Hall (Building 260), Room 113
    Oct 23, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Pigott Hall (Building 260), Room 113, Building 260, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
    The Stanford Political Union will be joined by Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services under the Biden administration, on October, Friday 23rd at 3pm.
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  • Public Executions and the Death Penalty
    Public Executions and the Death Penalty
    Wed, Oct 14
    Ng House
    Oct 14, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Ng House, 684 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
    Join the Stanford Political Union this Wednesday, October 14, at 7 p.m. in the Ng lounge to discuss.
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About Us

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

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Through events like our community discussions, talks, debates, and collaborative gatherings, we provide an accessible space for dialogue for students of all viewpoints, backgrounds, and levels of political knowledge.

President Levin

"The Stanford Political Union... is thriving. They have a nontraditional format... they pose a hard question and put the students into small groups to talk and then report out. I love that design."
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