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The Yale Political Union is the nation's oldest and most respected student debating organization. There is a place for everyone in the Union.

The Yale Political Union is the largest undergraduate organization at Yale, and the only group of its kind in the country. Modeled after the Oxford and Cambridge Union Societies, the Yale Political Union exists to politically engage the University community. Each year America's great social and political leaders visit the Union to discuss current affairs and debate with the most engaging students on campus. Senators and governors, judges and journalists, activists and academics alike come to the Union to debate topics such as "Resolved: The United States Should Open Its Borders," "Resolved: The Left has Become the Enemy of Liberalism", "Resolved: Political Activity is Essential to Happiness," and "Resolved: Yale Should Discontinue Legacy Considerations." Members vary from those who come only several times a semester to hear their favorite guests, to those who spend nearly every day immersed in some form of Union activity. All you need is an interest in politics.

10/18/2026

Do you want to be become a powerhouse speaker at the Yale Political Union? 📢 Join the Women’s Caucus for the Women’s Mentorship Speaking Workshop today from 7-9pm at WLH 202.

10/17/2026

A battle for the title of champions 🏆Join us for the Yale Political Union Olympics tomorrow on Sunday 18th October from 1pm to 4pm at PWG.Bring your energy, enthusiasm and competitiveness!!! ⚽️🏀🥎

10/16/2026

On Monday, Oct. 19th at 6.00pm the Yale Political Union will debate ‘Resolved: America Needs Deportation’ with Former Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas at SSS 114.

10/14/2026

On Tuesday the Yale Political Union debated R: The Tradwife Lifestyle is a Trap with New York Times Opinion Writer Jessica Grose.

The resolution passed 53-33-8.

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10/10/2026

On Tuesday, Oct. 13th at 7:00pm the Yale Political Union will debate ‘Resolved: The Tradwife Lifestyle is a Trap’ with New York Times Opinion Writer Jessica Grose at 53 Wall Street.

10/07/2026

On Tuesday the Yale Political Union debated R: No Taxation Without Representation with US Shadow Senator for D.C. Ankit Jain.

The resolution passed 39-23-2.

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10/04/2026

On Tuesday, Oct. 6th at 7:00pm the Yale Political Union will debate ‘Resolved: No Taxation Without Representation’ with US Shadow Senator for DC Ankit Jain at 53 Wall Street.

10/02/2026

Tea, treats and debate? On Saturday 3rd October, join the Women’s Caucus for afternoon tea from 3-5pm in the Benjamin Franklin Common Room!

09/30/2026

On Tuesday the Yale Political Union debated R: Ban Public Sector Unions with Aaron Withe, CEO of the Freedom Foundation.

The resolution passed 35-25-2.

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09/29/2026

Meet the Appointed Officers for the Fall 2026 term!

Chief of Staff: Mark Lee ‘28
Secretaries: Corinne Cowan ‘29, Stephen Van Cortlandt Morris ‘27,
Social Director: Tobias Broun ‘28, Ember McMullen ‘28
Publicists: Sumaiya Bangura ‘29, Sygne Stole ‘29, Aidan Wong ‘29
Directors of Development: Abby Nissley ‘28, Rishi Gurudevan ‘29
Co-Editor-In-Chief of The Union Weekly: Chloe Alfonso ‘28, Diana Herasim ‘28
Historian: Emmet Mackay ‘29
Teller: Fev Barinova ‘28

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Address

305 Crown Street
New Haven, CT
06520

Website

https://ypu.sites.yale.edu/

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