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From Left: Undergraduates Alyssa Manthi, Alexandria Porter, and Shannon Dye, and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson take audience questions during the IOP event.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Addresses Youth Votes, Faith, and Controversies at IOP Event

By Vivian Li / January 16, 2025
“Democracy is being curtailed, but in Chicago, we’ve expanded it,” Johnson said.
Democratic presidential nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris addresses the crowd in the United Center on the final night of the Democratic National Convention.

Recap of the DNC: Politics, Police, and Protests

By Tiffany Li and Eric Fang / September 23, 2024
What UChicago students, community organizations from Woodlawn and Hyde Park, and the UChicago Institute of Politics got up to as our city hosted the Democratic National Convention.
President Joe Biden's speech at United Center closed out Monday night of the convention.

DNC Kicks Off in Chicago: UChicago Houses Police in Student Dormitories, Students and Community Participate in Protests

By Tiffany Li / August 21, 2024
What UChicago students and community organizations from Woodlawn and Hyde Park are up to as our city hosts the Democratic National Convention.
27 students were selected to attend the Institute of Politics (IOP) trek to Iowa.

27 UChicago Students Visit Iowa Caucuses Through IOP

By Tiffany Li / February 6, 2024
Students visited candidates’ campaign headquarters, spoke to important voting blocs, political organizers, and Iowa state legislators.
Brandon Johnson holding a microphone and gesturing with his left hand as Paul Vallas sits next to him

Chicago Politics in 2023: What You Need to Know

By Sabrina Chang / September 19, 2023
Sabrina Chang introduces the key players and the key issues to keep in mind.
Christopher Weissberg spoke at the Institute of Politics (IOP) on May 15.

French Politician Christopher Weissberg Discusses European Affairs Following Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine at IOP Speaker Series Event

By Jenna Moor / May 22, 2023
Weissberg discussed international sanctions on Russia, French foreign policy, and heightened European defenses.
Former Congressman Beto O'Rourke was born and raised in El Paso, Texas.

IOP Fellow Profile: Former Congressman Beto O’Rourke

By Nicole Roesler / May 13, 2023
O’Rourke emphasizes the importance of increasing voter participation and points to how Texas plays an instrumental role in this challenge.
IOP Panelists discuss the intersection of fashion and politics.

Panelists Discuss Role of Fashion in Politics at IOP Event

By Casey Kim / April 11, 2023
New York Times Chief Fashion Critic Vanessa Friedman moderated a discussion on the intersection of fashion and politics with former U.S. Representative Cheri Bustos, fashion designer Maria Pinto, and costume designer Tom Broecker.
UChiVotes members tabling outside the Institute of Politics (IOP) and answering student questions in 2022.

Here’s What You Need to Know About the 2022 Midterm Races in Illinois

By Peter Maheras / October 26, 2022

On November 8, voters in Illinois will decide who will represent them in government over the next few years. Voters will also decide on a ballot measure that could determine the future of labor organizing...

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