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Taking on immigration in a practical sense

While I am abhorred that our state would pass something as repulsive as SB 1070, the Justice Department should not sue Arizona.

By Andrew Hedlund | July 5, 2010

The cap-and-slave debate, part I

The Gulf of Mexico oil spill has nothing to do with climate change. Unfortunately, the current administration is using it to push through cap-and-trade.

By Brian Anderson | June 27, 2010

No Clean Elections means ordinary citizens get their clocks cleaned

Thanks to the Supreme Court, Arizona’s state elections will now be ruled by dollar signs, not ballots.

By Andrew Hedlund | June 27, 2010

Clean energy legislation translates to clean future

The time for embracing a clean energy future is now—a future that does not include nuclear power or offshore drilling.

By Andrew Hedlund | June 20, 2010

Shooting down the Second Amendment

Gun control does not determine how many bad guys obtain guns. It only determines how many innocent people are not allowed to protect themselves and their families from the evil in our world.

By Brian Anderson | June 20, 2010

A preference of town hall meetings to the hills

Democracies thrive off the arts of debating and discussing. Democrats should relish in this because, between the two parties, they have the agenda that this country needs right now.

By Andrew Hedlund | June 13, 2010

No regulation is the best regulation

If we can’t count on the government to balance its own budget, how can we expect it to handle the complex budgets of investment banks? The best way to regulate the market is to not regulate it at all.

By Brian Anderson | June 13, 2010

Do ask, do tell: the time for repeal is now

Repealing a discriminative ban is in the best interest of the military.

By Andrew Hedlund | June 6, 2010

Wall Street welfare, part I

The new financial regulation reform bill is the federal government’s new attempt at ending too-big-to-fail banks, but it will lead to endless bailouts paid for by the American taxpayer.

By Brian Anderson | June 5, 2010

Employee Non-Discrimination Act protects transgender community

Our elected officials have the chance to ensure all citizens of this country are treated fairly but some are balking at this responsibility.

By Andrew Hedlund | May 29, 2010

Paul proves himself an honest politician

Paul’s understanding of the U.S. Constitution is extremely clear. His comments are fully developed and backed up by the text.

By Brian Anderson | May 29, 2010

Using ‘the force’ against cancer

Star Wars fans are in disagreement over new movies, cartoons and characters, but as an Arizona fan club has demonstrated, we can all agree on a good cause.

By Jack Fitzpatrick | May 3, 2010

Class of 2010 kisses real life ‘hello’

Some graduating seniors are more than ready and some are terrified to kiss their college years “goodbye.” Undoubtedly the reason for such paradoxical feelings is that they all know that with this anticipated farewell also comes the true test of character, kissing real life “hello.”

By Catherine Smith | May 3, 2010

Topless women shouldn’t be shunned

The law in many states protects women’s right to go topless. Unfortunately the social standards are different for this law and women still are not treated fairly when they choose to exercise their rights.

By Nicole Gilbert | May 3, 2010

Living a courageous, self-chosen life as an adult

We are often most afraid of our own selves. Choose yourself, and choose your path in life, and fear will no longer rule your life.

By Alex Petrusek | May 3, 2010

College is the time to learn to let go of your nuts

Personal beliefs are essential, but only to the point at which you’re also willing to let them go.

By Zach Fowle | May 3, 2010

Razzing Arizona: Rush to judge state as ‘racist’ unfair

The rush to judge Arizona is simplistic, and ill-considered. Unfortunately, many ASU students have joined in.

By Will Munsil | May 2, 2010

POINT: Industry looks crude, refined in reality

The recent oil spill off Louisiana’s coast has devastated the local fishing industry, but it would be foolish for the state and the nation to turn their backs on offshore drilling due to the economic and social impact that the industry has on the state and the nation.

By Cullen Wheatley | May 2, 2010

COUNTERPOINT: Off with offshore drilling

It would behoove the president to reverse his decision to open up new coastal areas for oil drilling.

By Andrew Hedlund | May 2, 2010

Defending women, not cultural sensitivity

In light of a senior Iranian cleric’s comments regarding women and their impacts on earthquakes, I argue that we should defend women instead of respecting unfounded claims in the name of cultural sensitivity.

By Becky Rubenstrunk | May 2, 2010

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