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Upcoming Events
Each year, the IOP hosts dozens of public Speaker Series events, providing students and the general public direct contact with elected officials, activists, authors, journalists, and other key practitioners in politics and public service. Lead support for the Institute of Politics Speaker Series comes from the Zell Family Foundation.

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Chicago Style – a student-run IOP event committee that focuses on Chicago politics and local issues – will host Dr. Selwyn Rogers, director and founder of the Trauma Center at UChicago[...]

50 Years of Hip Hop: Fighting for Change Through Activism and Art
This year marks the 50th anniversary of hip hop, the musical genre that debuted in the Bronx streets and fought its way into the mainstream – and a billion-dollar Grammy-heavy business –[...]

Fentanyl and Narcan: Treating America's Opioid Crisis
Come hear from President Biden's Office of National Drug Control Policy director Rahul Gupta, as we explore the opioid crisis, which has worsened since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. What are federal,[...]
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USAID: America's Role in Countries' Journey to Self-Reliance
USAID has long played a vital part in global affairs. As the primary agency responsible for US foreign aid, it has impacted millions of lives in countries across the world and helps shape these nations'[...]
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Dress Code: The Politics of Style
What are the semiotics of a sweater set? Do women have the right to bare arms? Are yoga pants okay for campaigning in a grocery store? How about the jumper? Women's outfits have been scrutinized since the[...]

Smacking Down: When Legislatures Oppress the Will of Cities
In Nashville, the Republican dominated state legislature recently approved a bill to cut the city council in half.In Missouri, state lawmakers are considering legislation that would movecontrol of theSt.[...]