Politics

The State Press sits down with Maya Harris, the sister of Vice President Kamala Harris

Maya Harris, sister of presidential candidate Kamala Harris, discusses the Harris-Walz ticket and her family life.

By George Headley | October 29, 2024

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Harris-Walz ticket brings celebrities, politicians to mobilize young voters at ASU

Ted Danson, Maya Harris and others make appearances on and around ASU in support of the Harris-Walz ticket.

By Pippa Fung and George Headley | October 29, 2024

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ASU plans new Center for Free Speech while facing challenges of political neutrality

ASU's new Center for Free Speech seeks to foster open dialogue while implementing boundaries to maintain order and neutrality. 

By Dimitra Manatou and Teanna Sorensen | October 28, 2024

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'Coach Walz' returns to Phoenix for an early voting event at local high school

With Election Day around the corner, Tim Walz campaigned at a Phoenix high school to encourage students to vote.

By Ellis Preston | October 28, 2024

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Native American voters receive assistance from community advocates

Members of the Indigenous population address voting education and obstacles the community may face during election season.

By Emra Muslim and Ellis Preston | October 27, 2024

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Kari Lake and Vivek Ramaswamy speak with students in Tempe, push for Gen Z vote

Kari Lake and Vivek Ramaswamy advocated for political strength, Gen Z voting and conservative ideals to a crowd of ASU students during an event at Devil's Advocate.

By Sam Luba | October 27, 2024

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An outside look: Students line up, protest outside of Trump's rally in Mullett Arena

Some students outside the Trump rally on Thursday showed support and enthusiasm for the former president, while others protested his appearance.

By Emma Bradford | October 27, 2024

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Trump visits ASU Mullett Arena, speaks on border policies and the battleground vote

Trump spoke about immigration and Kamala Harris during his appearance in Tempe.

By Alysa Horton | October 24, 2024

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JD Vance speaks in Tucson ahead of Trump's visit to ASU

JD Vance paid a visit to AZ for a Pima County Fairgrounds rally leading up to Trump's ASU appearance. 

By Alysa Horton | October 23, 2024

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Video: Sit down with Sen. Chris Coons

The State Press' politics desk editor discusses abortion rights, student voters and more with Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE).

By Matthew Marengo and George Headley | October 23, 2024

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Students, climate experts discuss the role of climate change during election season

Students and climate experts evaluate the impact of voting on the climate crisis.

By Ellis Preston | October 22, 2024

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Former President Trump to host rally at Mullett Arena on Thursday

Former President Donald Trump will host a rally on the ASU Tempe campus in his first visit to the University this election season.

By George Headley | October 22, 2024

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Women at ASU speak on voting disparities, the gender gap and the fight for women's votes

Though women have been more politically involved, some may still face barriers and inequality.

By Pippa Fung | October 21, 2024

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Where to vote on the four major ASU campuses

Here are the four polling locations on all major campuses at ASU.

By George Headley | October 21, 2024

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USG Tempe hopes to spark engagement in the student body with new budgeting process

School participatory budgeting is a democratic process in which students are the ones that decide how their budget will be allocated.

By Teanna Sorensen | October 21, 2024

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Charlie Kirk's Brainwashed Tour stops at ASU with special guests Bryce Hall and George Janko

Charlie Kirk debates with ASU students on Oct. 17 outside of Memorial Union. 

By Senna James and Natalia Jarrett | October 20, 2024

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Arizona students join Barack Obama, rally behind Kamala Harris at Tucson campaign event

Barack Obama's support for the Harris-Walz campaign at a Tucson rally gets voters excited for the election. 

By Ellis Preston | October 20, 2024

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Mobilizing Latino student voters proves to be a challenge, nonprofit and ASU leaders explain

Mobilizing the young Latino vote proves to be a challenge as the November election looms.

By Natalia Marrin | October 17, 2024

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Rep. Ruben Gallego visits students in Tempe, encourages support for campaign

Ruben Gallego visited students at Tempe on Oct. 16 at a pop-up event organized by Sun Devils for Harris and the Young Democrats at ASU.

By Pippa Fung | October 17, 2024

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From 'Masters of War' to 'American Idiot': How music and activism stand the test of time

With social media and the 2024 election, activism in music has evolved over time to expand across different platforms and allow candidates to reach out to young voters.

By Pippa Fung | October 16, 2024

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