Politics

Cities of Light: A discussion on the impact of a solar future

In a webinar discussing the book "Cities of Light: A Collection of Solar Futures," authors and editors spoke about the challenges that modern cities face and how technological advances can influence social and economic futures.

By Justin Spangenthal | March 23, 2021

Students, advocates cautiously optimistic for Biden's immigration reform

The fight for citizenship of 11 million undocumented individuals falls on the shoulders of Congress. DACA students are hopeful the main components of the bill pass despite partisan opposition.

By Olivia McCann and Justin Spangenthal | March 23, 2021

Arizona bill would impose homicide charges for abortions

Arizona House Bill 2650 would allow for a homicide charge for people who get abortions.

By Eryka Forquer | March 21, 2021

Tempe businesses adjusting to lifted occupancy restrictions

Tempe Mayor Corey Woods said he would not have lifted occupancy restrictions as soon as Gov. Doug Ducey did, but he is pleased with businesses' responses to the executive order.

By Molly McBride | March 18, 2021

House bill seeks to increase penalties for arrested protestors

An Arizona House bill would criminalize some protesting acts, threatening Arizonans with a felony for being involved in protests deemed riots.

By Reagan Priest | March 17, 2021

The 2021 USG elections guide

An informational guide on all four 2021 USG elections.

By State Press Politics Desk | March 16, 2021

A rundown of the 2021 USG Downtown Phoenix candidates

Undergraduate Student Government Downtown elections will feature three executive tickets and students from four colleges running for Senate.

By Reagan Priest | March 16, 2021

A rundown of the 2021 USG Polytechnic candidates

Food insecurity, sexual violence prevention, inclusion and representation of minorities are some of the issues the two executive tickets plan to tackle.

By Marty Ley | March 16, 2021

A rundown of the 2021 USG Tempe candidates

A rundown of Tempe students running for executive and Senate office.

By Morgan Fischer | March 16, 2021

A rundown of the USG West 2021 candidates

A rundown of West students running for executive and Senate offices.

By Olivia McCann | March 16, 2021

Biden administration begins overhaul of Trump-era Title IX guidelines

The Biden administration ordered a review of Trump-era Title IX policies, beginning the process of reworking sexual assault and gender discrimination guidance for schools.

By Reagan Priest | March 8, 2021

University assessing executive order that lifts occupancy restrictions

In an executive order Friday, Gov. Doug Ducey announced he is lifting the limited occupancy restrictions on bars, restaurants, gyms, theaters and more.

By Piper Hansen | March 5, 2021

Student workers may not be included in federal minimum wage increase

Federal and state laws allow universities to pay student workers below the minimum wage, indicating ASU students may not see a raise if the federal minimum wage rises.

By Reagan Priest | March 3, 2021

Tempe annexes land for the first time since 2006

For the first time since 2006, Tempe will be expanding its boundaries and plans to transform part of north Tempe into improved residential living and retail opportunities.

By Lauren Kobley | March 3, 2021

Researchers at ASU work to predict impacts of post-moratorium evictions

ASU's KER has been working with community partners like the city of Tempe to help predict what will happen to residents after eviction moratoriums are lifted.

By Morgan Fischer | March 3, 2021

State resolution could give undocumented students in-state tuition

Arizona's legislature is considering a bill which would allow voters to decide whether undocumented students can receive in-state tuition at community colleges and state universities.

By Olivia McCann | March 2, 2021

Author Michael Eric Dyson speaks to students about racial injustice

Professor and author Michael Eric Dyson joined ASU students to discuss race relations.

By Justin Spangenthal | February 27, 2021

Zoom fatigue, election-less year lead to shrinking political clubs

ASU's political and activist student organizations discuss struggles to adjust to a virtual landscape.

By Olivia McCann | February 27, 2021

USG Downtown provides Professional Development Funding to students

USG Downtown at ASU hopes the opportunities the Professional Development Funding program provide will allow for a more equitable campus.

By Morgan Fischer | February 25, 2021

Graduate students team up with city of Tempe on Climate Action Plan

A graduate class teamed up with the city of Tempe to facilitate engagement with residents regarding climate justice and equity for Tempe's Climate Action Plan update.

By Reagan Priest | February 24, 2021

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