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Poland, Refugees, and the Long Run

Poland has accepted more refugees from Ukraine than all other countries combined. But what factors may erode Poland’s welcome to migrants as Russia, Ukraine, and the West all brace for extended conflict?

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Debate Primer: Jury Trials

This week Political Union is hosting a debate regarding jury trials and if they should be abolished in the US. This primer is a good way to read up on the topic.

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Discussion Primer: Performative Activism

This week, PU will host a discussion about performative activism, what to make of its varying consequences, and how it manifests itself on social media and among students.

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A Conversation About Trans Athletics

Parker Stava and Felix Beilin go back and forth on the polarizing subject of trans youth participation in organized sports.

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Debate Primer: Lottocracy

This week, Political Union will debate whether the US should choose its members of the House of Representatives through a lottery system.

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Meet our editors

Felix Beilin is a junior majoring in political science and journalism. His areas of interest include political communication and the politics of Europe.

Connor Caserio is a freshman with an undecided major. He is interested in environmental politics, international relations, and transportation and infrastructure policy, among other issues.

Parker Stava is a freshman studying biology, Science in Human Culture, and political science. He is interested in the intersection of science, religion, and politics. Additionally, his political interests include congressional and presidential politics, domestic issues, and voting patterns.