Politics

Graduate student German Cadenas responds to emails on Sunday afternoon at the Graduate Student Center in Tempe. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Immigration policy receives support from University administration, students

Despite mixed reactions among Americans to President Barack Obama's June 15 immigration resolution, ASU administration and students indicated their support for the policy change.

By Danielle Grobmeier | June 24, 2012

Activists protest SB 1070, Arpaio outside of Tent City

Immigrants' rights activists and Sheriff Joe Arpaio supporters demonstrated outside of Maricopa County Jail Saturday evening.

By Danielle Grobmeier | June 23, 2012

Phoenix, Tucson mayors sponsor immigration resolution

Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton, Tucson Mayor Jonathon Rothschild and at least 20 other U.S. mayors sponsored a resolution requesting the federal government to allow illegal immigrant youth to seek legal status in the U.S.

By Danielle Grobmeier | June 15, 2012

Tempe residents in attendance at the Legislative District 26 Democrats meeting in the Escalante Community Center Tuesday night cheered after hearing news of Ron Barber, a candidate in the special election to replace Gabrielle Giffords seat in Arizona's Congressional District 9, leading the race. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Barber beats Kelly to replace Giffords

Preliminary results show Ron Barber, who had been an aid to former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, won by about 7 percent over Republican Jesse Kelly in the Congressional District 8 special election.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | June 12, 2012

Andrew Thomas spoke Thursday morning on the Senate Lawn about fixing the flaws in the judicial court systems in Arizona. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Former county attorney seeks cleaner courts

Former county attorney Andrew Thomas is backing a ballot initiative that targets the Arizona judiciary system following his disbarment in April.

By Danielle Grobmeier | June 3, 2012

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The Arizona legislature sent a proposal to the federal government May 1 that would create a spent nuclear fuel recycling facility to serve the nation.

Spent nuclear fuel recycling proposal generates questions

A proposal from the Arizona legislature that would create a spent nuclear fuel recycling facility serving the nation has raised questions among environmental groups.

By Danielle Grobmeier | May 21, 2012

Giffords’ reputation to affect upcoming special election

Tucson residents and students say former Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords’ image will play a role in the June election’s outcome.

By Alyssa Lee | April 19, 2012

ABOR nominee receives mixed reactions

Two Arizona senators expressed their disappointment regarding Gov. Jan Brewer's nomination of former Republican Rep. Greg Patterson to the Arizona Board of Regents, while the ASU student regent supported the decision.

By Danielle Grobmeier | April 15, 2012

ASU’s Programming and Activities Board brought Samhita to Tempe on April 11. Photo courtesy of jodisolomonspeakers.com.

Culture Undiscovered: Feminism: A Four-Letter Word?

Last week, I talked a little bit about how frustrating it is to hear people say that women aren’t funny.

By Jessica Pruett | April 14, 2012

As caregiver clubs and vendors waited for state approval of dispensaries, they sampled their medical marijuana to patients at a medical marijuana farmer’s market on March 3. Arizona will soon see medical marijuana dispensaries open around state, as the Arizona Department of Health Services will begin accepting applications on May 14. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Medical marijuana dispensary rules get state approval

Prospective medical marijuana vendors seeking licensing can begin turning in applications to the Arizona Department of Health Services on May 14.

By Shawn Raymundo | April 12, 2012

Bill to ban abortion after 20 weeks passes legislature

Gov. Jan Brewer signed a bill that would prohibit expecting mothers from having an abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy.

By Danielle Grobmeier | April 12, 2012

Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton delivered his State of the City address at the Phoenix Convention Center Wednesday afternoon. Stanton outlined his plans to move the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law downtown and to utilize vacant lots throughout the city. (Photo by Mackenzie McCreary)

Phoenix mayor delivers inaugural State of the City address

In his inaugural State of the City Address on Wednesday, Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton discussed the possibility of moving the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law to the Downtown campus.

By Kharli Mandeville | April 11, 2012

Panel discusses freedom of speech on campus

A panel of professors addressed concerns from faculty, staff and students regarding the freedom of speech of the “mall preachers” who congregate in Cady Mall.

By Danielle Grobmeier | April 10, 2012

Student political groups comment on presidential election

Leaders from student political groups ASU Green Party, Students for Mitt and Young Americans for Freedom at ASU commented on presidential candidates' bids for office.

By Danielle Grobmeier | April 8, 2012

House Bill 2549, sponsored by Tucson Republican Reps. Ted Vogt and Vic Williams, would make it illegal to either “annoy” or “offend” someone on the Internet. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Legislation to prohibit Internet 'trolling'

House Bill 2549 would extend provisions of telephone harassment laws to the Internet, making it illegal to annoy or offend a person.

By Danielle Grobmeier | April 5, 2012

Cause of Arizona’s estimated drop in immigrant population contested

The population of illegal immigrants in Arizona is down 200,000 from 2008, a figure creating debate over whether the economy or increased law enforcement contributed most to the cause.

By Michelle Peirano | April 1, 2012

Steven Ginsberg, a top editor at The Washington Post, discusses the upcoming presidential election with professor of journalism Leonard Downie Jr. The discussion was prompted by the annual Paul J. Schatt Memorial Lecture in honor of The Arizona Republic editor and ASU journalism professor. (Photo by Brittany Lea)

Post editor: Political coverage shifts into a digital realm

National political editor, Steven Ginsberg, for the Washington Post reveals how the newspaper is finding points of interest in 2012’s political news coverage.

By Michelle Peirano | March 29, 2012

Sales tax would go to benefit higher education

The Quality Education and Jobs Initiative would renew the provisions of Proposition 100, providing funds for state-based financial aid and scholarships as well as university infrastructure.

By Danielle Grobmeier | March 29, 2012

Locals and legislators like Sen. Paula Aboud, D-Tucson, came together against “anti-women” bills during the "War on Woman" rally on the Senate Lawn Wednesday. (Photo by Thania A. Betancourt)

Contraception bill defeated following 'War on Women' rally

Controversial contraception Arizona House Bill 2625 was defeated Wednesday as locals and legislators rallied at the Arizona State Capitol lawn against “anti-women” healthcare bills

By Thania A. Betancourt | March 28, 2012

Students from all across the nation gathered on Friday in downtown Phoenix to protest against Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s tactics used to cut down on illegal immigration. (Photo courtesy of Daisy Prado)

Conference spurs Arpaio protest

MEChA organized a protest against tactics used by Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio to cut down on illegal immigration.

By Daisy Prado | March 25, 2012

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