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UChicago Institute of Politics (IOP)
@UChiPolitics
Our mission is to inspire and cultivate the next generation of political and public service leaders.
Chicago, IL, USA
Joined June 2012
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    Meet the Winter-Spring 2026 Pritzker Fellows.
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    Democratic presidential candidate @AndrewYang outlines why he’s in the race during a live taping of the #AxeFiles “We have confused economic value and human value.”
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    “People know I’m not ideological, I just want to improve people’s lives.” - @AndrewYang on why he’s well-positioned to win the presidency during today’s live taping of the #AxeFiles podcast.”
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    In 2020, former Pritzker Fellow Karine Jean-Pierre served as the chief of staff for vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris, the first black woman to ever hold that position. Today, @KJP46 serves as White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary. She is #BlackHistoryInProgress
    Karine Jean-Pierre talks with students at the IOP living room around a big table.
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    Investigative Journalist @RanaAyyub will lead discussions on present-day India, threats to democracy worldwide, & how journalists operate under intimidation from the state
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    A recent post from the Institute of Politics has led to the unacceptable harassment of a student whose views it aired and opened a new debate about free expression on campus. Please read our response.
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    Join us TODAY at 3PM CT for the kick-off of our three-day joint Disinformation Conference with the @Atlantic featuring @BarackObama & @MariaRessa. Livestream & agenda here: theatlantic.com/live/disinform… #DisInfo2022 #twill
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    Now playing at the IOP: Fall '22 Pritzker Fellows. Five public service professionals help @UChicago students navigate the world of politics & public service. Starring: @RanaAyyub, @LuisGutierrez, @DougJones, @stephenfhayes and Laura Dove. Register here: bit.ly/3RSuNwQ
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    Asked re: Bannon NYT intv, Jeff Zucker says press needs to "do our jobs, not be intimidated & not be worried abt what Steve Bannon calls us"
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    We have a new director! Former Senator @HeidiHeitkamp will step into the IOP's director's role January 3rd. Welcome to the IOP family, Senator! Read the entire announcement here: bit.ly/3EvUO1R
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    Didn't get a ticket to the sold-out @BernieSanders event at 12:15p ET, 11:15a CT? Watch a live webcast at politics.uchicago.edu #IOPSanders
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    Join us Wednesday @ 12:30 pm CST for a conversation with @davidaxelrod & former presidential candidate @PeteButtigieg – to discuss his historic run for president, the Dem party's future & the nation’s response to COVID-19. RSVP: soo.nr/xRVA