Politics

The burden of American responsibility

On Election Day, let’s consider our role not just as voting citizens, but as individuals with a responsibility to each other.

By Esther Drown | November 5, 2012

Maricopa County provided an early voting station at the Palo Verde West dorms. (Photo by Murphy Bannerman)

Campus early voting ends approaching Election Day

Students closed the early polling period Friday by voting at Palo Verde West.

By Tess Homan | November 4, 2012

Political science professor Patrick Kenney discusses the 2012 election during a forum at the University Club on the Tempe campus Thursday night. (Photo by Murphy Bannerman)

Political analysts predict upcoming elections

A panel of political analysts discussed the factors influencing the results of the presidential, congressional and local races.

By Tess Homan | November 1, 2012

Editorial: Bipartisanship in Sandy’s wake

Superstorm Sandy has been destructive, but it reminds our leaders that the things that unify us are greater than the party lines that divide us.

By Editorial Board | October 31, 2012

The Grand Canyon will be included in a number of state parks Arizona lawmakers are requesting to take from federal protection with Proposition 120. The state plans to use parts of the parks for mining and agricultural development. (Photo by Manikandan Vijayakumar)

Lawmakers aim to seize Grand Canyon

If passed, Proposition 120 would allow Arizona to control the Grand Canyon and possibly open it for mining and resource development.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | October 31, 2012

Rally encourages students to raise voices, cast vote

A rally on the Tempe campus featured prominent guest speakers and student organizations to motivate students to vote.

By Charlotte Das | October 31, 2012

Media sells voter ID sensationalism

The controversy behind voter ID laws can be resolved with a dose of common sense.

By Colton Gavin | October 28, 2012

Kyrsten Sinema introduces herself during an open forum in the Memorial Union at the Tempe campus Thursday night. Sinema is running for Congress in Arizona's 9th Congressional District. (Photo by Danielle Gregory)

Students campaign for Sinema

Students organized a campaign group on Facebook for Kyrsten Sinema, Democratic candidate for Arizona’s 9th Congressional District.

By Tess Homan | October 25, 2012

Former mayor and county attorney to debate open elections

Former Phoenix Mayor Paul Johnson and Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery will debate the legitimacy of Proposition 121 at the Tempe campus Thursday.

By Adrian Borunda | October 24, 2012

Veekas Shrivastava, ASU economics graduate, will be speaking at the Youth Town Hall in MU Ventana Ballroom tomorrow from 2-6 p.m. (Photo by W. Scot Grey)

Youth Town Hall focuses on civic leadership

Students will gather Wednesday afternoon to discuss civic engagement in Arizona’s future.

By Tess Homan | October 23, 2012

Prop. 204 supporters, dissenters debate sales tax initiative

Campaign leaders for and against Proposition 204 debated the initiative Monday night.

By Tess Homan | October 22, 2012

Final presidential debate strays into domestic policy

The debate at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Fla., focused on America’s role in the world and reactions to events in Libya, Syria and Egypt.

By Kirsten Kraklio | October 22, 2012

Arizona Alternative Health on Southern Avenue and McClintock Drive offers Tempe residents the opportunity to do a free screening for medical marijuana cards. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Judge holds off on medical marijuana ruling

Arizona awaits the decision of Judge Michael D. Gordon to see whether medical marijuana can be legally sold at dispensaries throughout the state.

By Adrian Martinez | October 21, 2012

Will Greene, an ASU alumnus, reviews his agenda for the day. Greene is the campaign manager for Democrat Paul Newman, who is seeking a second term at the Arizona Corporation Commission. (Photo by Danielle Gregory)

ASU alumnus strives to make renewable energy a national reality

Will Greene, the civically minded campaign manager for Paul Newman, is using his education from ASU to facilitate a shift in priorities for the nation.

By Taylor Costello | October 21, 2012

Claims dismissed against redistricting commission

A lawsuit against the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission was dismissed Tuesday after a judge ruled the claim was “too broad” and failed to comply with rules of the court.

By Adrian Borunda | October 18, 2012

Liberal Ana Kasparian puts her hands to her face in frustration while Liberatarian Austin Peterson speaks about outsourcing jobs to China and corporate tax rates. Kasparian, Peterson and conservative stand-in J.P. Freire debated in the Memorial Union Wednesday evening. (Photo by Danielle Gregory)

Political surrogate debate stresses ideals, not application

Representatives of liberal, conservative and libertarian ideologies debated national economic issues Wednesday night on the Tempe campus.

By Jacqueline Solis | October 17, 2012

Second presidential debate focuses on economic policy, job creation

President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney answered questions on job creation and economic policy Tuesday night, during the second presidential debate.

By Tess Homan | October 16, 2012

Students for Justice in Palestine built a mock barrier similar to the
one placed by a pro-Israel group for the Apartheid Week in March 2011. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Student-led Palestinian, Israeli groups foster debate

Pro-Israel and pro-Palestine groups discuss the impact their views have on the ASU community, in wake of Students for Justice in Palestine’s “Apartheid Wall.”

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | October 16, 2012

A re-election sign for Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio was vandalized on 7th Street and McDowell Road in Phoenix. Both Arpaio and his main opponent, former Phoenix police officer Paul Penzone, have had signage vandalized or stolen. (Photo by Jessie Wardarski)

Sheriff campaign sign vandalism continues

Candidates’ signs for Maricopa County Sherriff are ending up missing or defaced.

By Riis Valcho | October 11, 2012

Cameras line the media booth at Richard Carmona's rally for U.S. Senate late Wednesday. The rally brought students and residents from across Arizona together to watch former President Bill Clinton give a speech in support of Carmona. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Bill Clinton rallies votes for Democratic U.S. Senate candidate

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton spoke Wednesday night at a rally on the Tempe campus in support of Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Richard Carmona.

By Tess Homan | October 10, 2012

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