Opinion

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

Editorial: More security, less tragedy

While SB 1070 has sparked a heated debate about “racial profiling,” we find great comfort that Americans of all races can agree on one thing: Protecting the border is a must.

By Editorial Board | June 13, 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

Sound Off: SP took a stroll around campus to find out your opinion

Do you believe SB 1070 will lead to racial profiling?

By State Press Staff | 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

Letters to the Editor: June 7

The naïveté and historical ignorance of free-market Kool-Aid drinkers were on full display in Brian Anderson’s essay in Monday’s State Press.

By Letters | June 6, 2010

Editorial: Honoring the fallen

The State Press is dedicated to serving and informing the ASU community and that includes publishing the deaths of our fallen classmates.

By Editorial Board | June 6, 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

Letter from the Editor: One chapter’s close

As a reporter, I've learned that everybody has a story. No matter how mundane or ordinary they appear, everyone you encounter in a given day is passionate about something, or different for some reason.

By Leigh Munsil | May 3, 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