State of the Union
Primer: Mandatory Voting
This week, Political Union will debate whether in a democracy mandatory voting is a good idea.
Discussion Primer: The War in Ukraine
This week, Political Union will host a discussion about the War in Ukraine.
Eunice Newton Foote: Overlooked, forgotten, recognized
The extraordinary scientific work of Eunice Newton Foote, a 19th-century American woman, was rediscovered a few years ago. Blog Editor Connor Caserio shares her story and offers some thoughts on its historical and contemporary lessons.
Primer: Should the National Drinking Age be Lowered?
This week, Poltical Union will debate whether or not the drinking age in the US should be lowered to 18.
Opinion: The Red Wave is Unlikely… Behold, the Red Ripple
Republicans were teeing up to have a huge midterm cycle. Why is that no longer the case?
Primer: Should the US invest more in school choice programs?
This week, Political Union will debate whether the US should invest more in school choice programs.
Marijuana legalization in the US: An extraordinary social experiment
The ongoing trend of marijuana legalization has considerable steam. But is it harmful or beneficial to American society?
Primer: Religious Institutions and Tax Status
This week, Political Union will debate if Religious Institutions in the United States should remain tax exempt.
Debate Primer: The Supreme Court
This week, in our first debate of the year, Political Union discusses whether the Supreme Court as an institution is in the best interests of the American people.
Smothering Science
This paper turned blog post dives into how politics and science have been increasingly intertwined during the COVID-19 crisis, and how that has drastic consequences on public health, and trust.
Debate Primer: Morton Schapiro
This week, in our final debate of the year, Political Union asks whether Morty has been a successful president of Northwestern University.
The U.S. Infant Formula Shortage: Causes and Potential Solutions
Political Union co-president Will Secker contends that solutions to the U.S. infant formula shortage must confront its root cause: Industry concentration and protectionist trade policies.
Debate Primer: Gene Editing
This week, Political Union will debate whether the US should permit parents to edit their children’s genes.
Debate Primer: Elon Musk and Twitter
This week, Poltical Union will be debate whether Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter is a net positive.
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?
Debate Primer: Abortion Restrictions
This week, Political Union will debate whether there should be any restrictions on abortion in the United States.
Hog Hunting: America’s Worst Offense You Haven’t Heard Of
Explaining the hog crisis in North America and the atrocious actions be taken to prevent their spread
Debate Primer: World Policeman
This week, Political Union will debate whether the US should continue to serve as the “world policeman.”
How the Ethics of Foie Gras Tell us about the Ethics of Livestock Production More Broadly
How the Controversy Over the Traditional French Dish Highlights Fundamental Ethical Issues Regarding All Forms Of Livestock Production
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.