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Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi Reflects on Her Experience in House Leadership, Female Representation in Politics, and the 2024 General Election

By Naina Purushothaman, Senior News Reporter / March 28, 2023

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi discussed her experience as a woman in politics and the future of the country’s democracy during an Institute of Politics (IOP) event at the Rubenstein Forum on March 3. Titled...

Federal Reserve Vice Chair Lael Brainard explores inflation and the economy at IOP event

By Justin Walgren / February 9, 2023

Vice Chair of the Federal Reserve (Fed) Lael Brainard and journalist Bethany McLean discussed the state of the United States economy and the factors contributing to high inflation rates at an Institute...

Mike Pence Discusses Controversial Issues, Eyes 2024 Presidential Run at IOP Event

By Eric Fang / January 10, 2023

Pence reiterates support for the Second Amendment, his opposition to abortion, and his criticism of the January 6 insurrection.

“Victory for Team Normal”: Rep. Liz Cheney Expresses Post-Midterm Optimism at IOP Event

By Eric Fang / December 1, 2022

Rep. Liz Cheney discussed midterm results, the dangers facing peaceful transfers of power, and the January 6 attack.

IOP Staff Sent Home Following Bomb Threat

By Nikhil Jaiswal and Emma Janssen / October 18, 2022

Content warning: This story mentions threats of violence. The University of Chicago Institute of Politics (IOP) told student staff not to enter the building Tuesday afternoon after the institute received...