Politics

Obama’s nuclear policy small step in right direction

The U.S. is dangerously dependant on nuclear weapons, and it isn’t keeping us safe.

By John Gaylord | April 11, 2010

Election code violations disqualify winning Downtown campus ticket

A Facebook campaign message sent to supporters on Wednesday, supposedly by mistake, decided the outcome of the Downtown student government presidential race.

By Kyle Daly | April 8, 2010

ELECTION RESULTS: Michael Wong, from left, Tina Mounlavongsy and Jacob Goulding celebrate the results of the USG presidential elections, presented at noon on the steps of Old Main. Team Goulding and Team Brendan Corrigan are headed to a runoff election to be held April 13, and the tickets from Athena Salman and Sharvil Kapadia failed to garner enough votes. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

In record turnout, students vote down PIRG measure, elect campus representatives

The Corrigan and Goulding tickets will compete in a runoff election on April 13 for the USG presidency. Presidential candidates were selected at the Downtown, West and Polytechnic campuses.

By Katie Shoultz | April 8, 2010

Law professor explains actual text of health care resolution

"James G. Hodge, professor of health law and ethics, gave the presentation in a law classroom Monday afternoon, looking closely at the legislation and its negative and positive effects."

By Maxfield Barker | April 5, 2010

Presidential candidates face off

Elections for student government across ASU’s four campuses are approaching, and The State Press conducted a survey of the presidential candidates on each campus.

By Katie Shoultz | April 1, 2010

ASASUD presidential candidate Christian Vasquez interview

Christian Vasquez explains his mission and qualifications for ASASUD presidency.

By Cassondra Strande | April 1, 2010

ASASUD presidential candidate Andres Cano

Andres Cano explains his mission statement and qualifications.

By Cassondra Strande | April 1, 2010

Free speech: Does Canada have it right?

Do Canada's more stringent speech laws protect its citizens from harmful speech, and should the U.S. consider adopting stricter laws?

By Zach Fowle | March 29, 2010

QUESTIONS OF SECURITY: ASU President Michael Crow reads audience questions to Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano Thursday night. Napolitano gave a lecture at ASU, speaking of her goals with the Homeland Security Department. (Photo by Molly J. Smith)

Napolitano speech focuses on aviation security, immigration

The former Arizona governor delivered a speech about the present threat of terrorism and how Homeland Security is adapting its techniques to thwart future attacks.

By Kyle Daly | March 25, 2010

1-cent tax increase to appear on May ballots

Gov. Jan Brewer and some Arizona legislators are supporting the Prop. 100 tax increase to reduce the effects of budget cuts in the education, health and safety departments.

By Beth Easterbrook | March 25, 2010

COMMUNITY LEADER: Prior to his lecture on Monday afternoon on Civil and Human rights in the 21st Century, Benjamin Jealous, president of the NAACP, talks with Paul Berman, dean of the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

NAACP president gives lecture on Tempe campus

Benjamin Todd Jealous highlights civil rights’ past, future in annual lecture hosted by law school.

By Katie Shoultz and Ashia Johnson | March 22, 2010

Fiery attitudes in DC turn hearts cold

Fiery partisan attitudes are giving no one respite. Fifty years ago, politicians and lobbyists could often set aside their hard feelings once outside of the congressional chambers – a much different atmosphere than the contentious manners of today.

By Catherine Smith | March 22, 2010

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

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