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Stanford Political Union

SPU is a non-partisan student organization dedicated to fostering constructive dialogue at Stanford University.

  • China's Political State of Affairs - Professor Minxin Pei
    China's Political State of Affairs - Professor Minxin Pei
    Fri, Feb 06
    IR Lounge, Encina Hall
    Feb 06, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    IR Lounge, Encina Hall, Encina Hall, 616 Jane Stanford Way C100, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
    Join the Stanford Political Union on Friday, February 6th, at 1PM to discuss the challenges preventing China's democratization, how Chinese state surveillance fortifies authoritarian institutions, and the future of Xi Jinping's Communist Party.
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  • Lyceum Debate - Culture War Voting
    Lyceum Debate - Culture War Voting
    Tue, Feb 10
    Building 300, Room 300
    Feb 10, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Building 300, Room 300, Escondido Mall Side, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
    Should culture-war issues decide your vote? Join us Tuesday, February 10th at 8pm for its first Lyceum Debate on the importance of issues like abortion, trans rights, and DEI on how you vote. Speakers: Robert Liu, Vice President of the Stanford Democrats, and Joe Nail, Founder of Lead For America.
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Founded in 1938, the Stanford Political Union is dedicated to fostering constructive dialogue at Stanford.

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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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