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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Weinberg junior Spencer Allan speaks at a previous Political Union debate.

Northwestern Political Union votes that American patriotism is not good

January 25, 2022

Attendees at Northwestern Political Union’s Monday debate voted against the integrity of American patriotism. Led by Weinberg freshman Jamie Gall, the prevailing side won 18 to nine with four abstaining....

Medill junior Spencer Allan delivers a statement, wearing a blue mask and a black-and-white striped shirt and gesturing with his hands as he speaks. Other Political Union members are seated next to and behind him, also masked.

Political Union majority votes industrialization has been good for humanity

November 3, 2021

After an hour-long debate, students at Political Union voted in favor of industrialization Monday night. Students in favor of the resolution emphasized significantly improved health outcomes and an...

Students gather together, masks on, at a table.

Should journalists remain strictly objective? Political Union majority votes yes

October 12, 2021

Students voted in favor of prioritizing journalistic objectivity over advocacy at Monday night’s Political Union debate. Political Union, a nonpartisan student group, regularly hosts member-led debates...

Political Union’s Feb. 11 meeting, where the group narrowly voted that the Democratic Party should nominate a progressive candidate

Northwestern Political Union holds virtual debate over pass/fail grading

April 14, 2020

In their first-ever virtual meeting Northwestern Political Union, the group voted to favor the University’s decision to implement a pass/no pass grading system. The night’s debate topic — “Should...

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