Politics

THE HOT TOPIC: A student on the West campus previews the day's schedule for the daylong abortion-themed conference. "Seeking Coverage in the Abortion Controversy" features various ASU professors who speak on topics ranging from stem cell research to infant mortality. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

West campus conference discusses abortion

To commemorate Women’s History Month, ASU’s West campus held a special all-day conference event to have an open dialogue on abortion.

By Maxfield Barker | March 22, 2010

Karl Rove vs. Howard Dean in Tempe debate

Former Deputy Chief to Staff, Karl Rove took on Democratic National Convention Chairman Howard Dean at ASU Gammage auditorium.

By Andrew Boven | March 8, 2010

FIGHT NIGHT: Karl Rove and Howard Dean debate at Gammage Auditorium Saturday night about political problems in the U.S. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Pulling no punches: Rove, Dean debate current issues before rowdy ASU crowd

USG hosted a debate between former Bush adviser Karl Rove and former Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean on Saturday night.

By Kyle Daly | March 7, 2010

Primaries key to bipartisanship

Half of the states in the U.S. have closed caucuses and primaries. Opening primaries to independent voters could be the key to eliminating extremism and working towards bipartisanship.

By Andrew Hedlund | March 2, 2010

REPUBLICANS: Congressional candidate Mark Spinks makes his case for office before students during the Great Republican Debate held Thursday night in the W.P. Carey business school. Joining Spinks in the moderated debate were fellow Republican candidates Jim Ward, David Schweikert, Susan Bitter-Smith and Chris Savino. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Conservative shift boosts College Republicans

A national shift toward conservatism has ASU College Republicans riding the trend as membership increases.

By Kyle Daly | February 28, 2010

Populist rage manifests itself in disturbing way

Two weeks ago, a 53-year-old software engineer lit his house on fire and flew a small plane into an IRS building in Texas. The scariest thing about the Texas IRS attack is that angry, hypocritical entitlement has become a common political refrain.

By John Gaylord | February 28, 2010

Stanford professor debunks political polarization

A Stanford professor says the notions of political discordance and ideological polarization in America are flawed and unfounded.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | February 26, 2010

USG hosts Tempe City Council debate

Candidates running for the Tempe City Council met on campus Wednesday to debate issues surrounding the city’s budget, a greener community and public transit.

By Maxfield Barker | February 25, 2010

Students face-to-face with lawmakers on Lobby Day

Members of the Arizona Students' Association met with lawmakers to promote higher education legislation.

By Katie Shoultz | February 24, 2010

Ayn Rand and the limits of individualism

The Randian, individualist myth rests on a fundamental mistake. Markets without morality, individuals without community, liberty without order — none of these are enough.

By Will Munsil | February 22, 2010

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