Politics

ASU researchers call Arizona Medicaid work requirements ‘unnecessary’

ASU health researchers say that suspended Medicaid work and educational requirements would only disqualify a small percentage of recipients but could leave a large population without care. 

By Grace Lieberman | November 17, 2019

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Students protest against events hosting ICE and IDF

ASU student groups protested events that invited ICE and IDF soldiers to campus. 

By Kiara Quaranta and Nellie Nano | November 14, 2019

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ASU students rally in support of DACA

Students rallied on ASU's Hayden Lawn to show their support for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. 

By Kiara Quaranta | November 13, 2019

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Cindy McCain asked Volker to resign as McCain Institute head

Cindy McCain said in an interview with CNN Saturday she asked former McCain Institute Director Kurt Volker to resign amid his involvement with the Trump-Ukraine controversy. 

By Andrew Howard | November 10, 2019

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Congressman Dan Crenshaw faces alt-right protests at Q&A forum in Tempe

Former Navy SEAL and current U.S. Congressman Dan Crenshaw answered questions from students and was met by an unruly crowd. 

By Kelly Donohue | November 8, 2019

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ASU under investigation for a possible Title IX violation

ASU is under Title IX investigation for allegedly failing to protect a student from retaliation.

By Kiara Quaranta | November 7, 2019

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Sen. Kate Brophy McGee talks elections, political experience with students

ASU's College Republicans hosted state Sen. Kate Brophy McGee to speak to students about the future of politics.

By Nellie Nano | November 7, 2019

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USGT passes resolutions to increase voting opportunities on campus

USGT passed two resolutions to improve accessibility to voting on campus.

By John Adamson | November 5, 2019

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ASU student voter turnout has surged in the last four years

More ASU students are showing up to vote in recent years, states a report from the Institute for Democracy and Higher Education at Tufts University.

By Endia Fontanez | November 5, 2019

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US files motion to prevent Scott Warren from discussing Trump administration

U.S. attorneys filed a motion to prevent former ASU faculty associate Scott Warren from discussing the Donald Trump administration in his upcoming trial.

By Kiara Quaranta | November 4, 2019

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The ASU Angle: From USG to ASU Young Democrats

From USGP to Young Democrats, here's a roundup of political happenings at ASU.

By Savannah Stewart | November 4, 2019

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Kate Gallego urges DNC for a Democratic Presidential Debate in Arizona

A Democratic Presidential Debate could take place in Arizona next year if Kate Gallego's efforts go according to plan. 

By Kelly Donohue | October 31, 2019

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ASU Young Democrats hosting clothing drive for asylum seekers

ASU Young Democrats are hosting a clothing drive for asylum seekers on the Tempe Campus.

By John Adamson | October 31, 2019

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Project GO provides ROTC students global opportunities

Leaders unite at Project GO annual meeting to make ROTC students' transition smoother.

By Jake Lewis | October 30, 2019

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USGP partners with local businesses to offer student discounts and services

USGP's president is motivated to actualize hopes of offering students various opportunities by providing amenities including Lyft codes and wellness products. 

By Nellie Nano | October 30, 2019

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An introduction to the ASASU Supreme Court

Many students are unaware of the existence of the Supreme Court of the Associated Students of ASU, let alone how it functions.

By Kiara Quaranta | October 27, 2019

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USGD Senate discusses budget and dining concerns

USGD discussed healthy dining options as well as budget issues at its meeting Friday. 

By Cody Swonson | October 26, 2019

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The ASU Angle: From Barrett to USG

From Barbara Barrett to USG, here's a roundup of political happenings at ASU.

By Savannah Stewart | October 25, 2019

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It has been a year since USGW has updated some of their platforms

USGW has yet to update their website with important information for this current school year. 

By Nellie Nano | October 23, 2019

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USGT calls for awareness of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls

USG Tempe passed a resolution Tuesday formally acknowledging the epidemic of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls in Arizona, as well as Two Spirit and transgender individuals. 

By John Adamson | October 23, 2019

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