Politics

Student leaves impression on White House

ASU student Albert Ojeda, a political science senior, spoke at the White House’s first-ever community college summit.

By Uriel J. Garcia | October 13, 2010

Police Beat: Oct. 14

ASU and Tempe Police reported the following incidents Wednesday.

By Michael Reppenhagen | October 13, 2010

Mitchell, Schweikert spar in Tempe debate

Republican David Schweikert and Libertarian Nick Coons joined incumbent Democrat Harry Mitchell in a debate for Arizona’s 5th Congressional District.

By Matt Hendley | October 12, 2010

Poll shows closing gap between Brewer, Goddard

Gov. Jan Brewer’s lead among registered voters in Arizona’s gubernatorial race has dropped by 7 points since July, according to a poll released Monday.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | October 11, 2010

Immigration conference attracts diverse experts

Experts from across the country met at ASU’s law school to discuss what factors contribute to the immigration crisis.

By Samantha Valtierra Bush | October 10, 2010

Campuses show mixed results in voter registration drive

Working with the Arizona Student Vote Coalition, ASU’s student governments held events and went dorm-to-dorm to register students to vote before Monday's registration deadline.

By Connor Radnovich | October 5, 2010

Professors: Arizona lacks non-partisan polling

Less than a month to Election Day, ASU professors say Arizona is lacking non-partisan polling of congressional districts, which could lead to skewed results.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | October 4, 2010

Senate candidate reaches voters on bike

Republican candidate Wendy Rogers of District 17 has been riding her bike door-to-door six days a week since June 2009.

By Samantha Valtierra Bush | October 4, 2010

THE ROOTS OF SB170: Cornell West and other leading race relations leaders of America spoke at North High School in Phoenix on Saturday, on topics relating to SB1070 and other immigration legislation. (Photo by Andy Jeffreys)

White supremacy led to SB 1070 formation, activist says

A Princeton professor spoke about the roots of Senate Bill 1070 and other Arizona immigration laws with other professors and activists at a local high school Saturday afternoon.

By Uriel J. Garcia | October 3, 2010

Cuts to education anticipated despite Prop 100 passage

Despite the passage of a special election ballot measure meant to financially revive the state’s education system, some legislative officials still predict large budget cuts to education.

By Cale Ottens | September 30, 2010

Union leader: boycott gave Republicans a pass

An international labor union ended its boycott of Arizona last week, citing recent developments on Senate Bill 1070 and the use of the boycotts as political ammunition.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | September 29, 2010

Student organization working to promote Prop 203

Student members of NORML wait with great enthusiasm on the outcome of medical marijuana legalizing initiative Proposition 203.

By Mauro Whiteman | September 28, 2010

FAILED REFORM: On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate decided to block the repeal of the military's "Don't ask, Don't tell" policy. The current policy allows a service member to be dishonorably discharged if they are openly gay or bisexual. (Photo by Damien Maloney)

Students weigh in on failed ‘Don’t ask’ reform

For many gay rights activists, including those at ASU, Tuesday’s vote came as a disappointing blow to the civil rights of gays.

By Danielle Legler | September 22, 2010

DREAM ARMY: Former JROTC students stand in front of the State Capitol building Tuesday performing military drills in connection to the Dream Act. (Photo by Anthony Sandoval)

Students rally for McCain’s support of DREAM Act

A group of college students gathered at the state Capitol Monday morning to garner support for the DREAM Act.

By Uriel J. Garcia | September 20, 2010

Arizonans give Legislature bad review

Two-thirds of Arizona voters are dissatisfied with the state Legislature, according to a poll released last week.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | September 20, 2010

Brewer signs common course-numbering bill at West campus

Gov. Jan Brewer arrived on the West campus Wednesday morning for a ceremonial signing of a student-drafted bill.

By Cale Ottens | September 15, 2010

Meghan McCain to sign 'Dirty Sexy Politics' in Tempe

Meghan McCain makes an appearance Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe

By Samantha Cary | September 14, 2010

District 10 candidates stress economic recovery in West campus debate

Candidates for Arizona’s Legislative District 10 debated at the West campus Tuesday night on topics ranging from immigration to the economy.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | September 14, 2010

ASU professors oppose ruling against federally funded stem cell research

Two ASU professors discuss why the ruling against federally funded stem cell research is misguided.

By April Atwood | September 12, 2010

ASU grad seeks state House seat

Michelle Ugenti, a 2004 ASU graduate, is running as a Republican for an open seat in the Arizona House of Representatives in the 8th Legislative District.

By Matt Hendley | September 9, 2010

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