Politics

ASU President Michael Crow defends Arizona PBS's decision to host Katie Hobbs interview

ASU, Crow said, was living up to its contract and duty to provide the public with information on both Katie Hobbs and Kari Lake.

By Wyatt Myskow | October 13, 2022

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Controversial election and voting laws go into effect for November elections

Students and experts worry that recent voting laws passed by the Arizona Legislature will negatively impact youth voting.

By Rishab Chatty | October 13, 2022

Kari Lake's Arizona PBS interview canceled after station scheduled Katie Hobbs interview

Republican candidate for governor Kari Lake condemned Arizona PBS's choice to schedule an interview with Democratic rival Katie Hobbs in a speech at ASU.

By Sadie Buggle and Caera Learmonth | October 13, 2022

Iranian students join global protest, call on ASU for more support

Iranian students took part in a Tempe protest against the Islamic regime in Iran and call for more action and outreach from ASU.

By Jasmine Kabiri | October 8, 2022

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This is what we know about where abortion rights currently stand in Arizona

A student protest, lawsuit, letters and updated Title IX regulation add to abortion controversy and confusion across Arizona.

By Alexis Waiss | October 6, 2022

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What each position on the 2022 Arizona ballot does and the candidates in the running

Ahead of the 2022 election, these are the statewide offices up for grabs and what each job entails.

By Alysa Horton and Larisa May | October 6, 2022

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The Department of Education said Title IX protects students seeking abortion

The Department of Education is emphasizing enforcement of Title IX guidance related to pregnancy and abortion after Roe v. Wade was overturned.

By Reagan Priest | October 4, 2022

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Los Dreamers de ASU dicen que la Proposición 308 ampliaría el acceso a la educación superior

Los estudiantes indocumentados de ASU abogan por la Proposición 308, que proporcionaría matrícula estatal a los graduados de la escuela secundaria que no son ciudadanos.

By Alysa Horton | October 3, 2022

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Race for Maricopa County Attorney puts abortion ban on the ballot

Students, experts and candidates say students should be paying attention to the Maricopa County Attorney election with abortions are directly on the ballot.

By Shane Brennan | October 3, 2022

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AG Mark Brnovich files lawsuit to block federal student loan cancellation

Attorney General Mark Brnovich filed a lawsuit to block the Biden administration's plan for student loan forgiveness after threatening legal action in early September.

By Reagan Priest | September 29, 2022

Dreamers at ASU say Proposition 308 would expand access to higher education

Undocumented students at ASU are advocating for Proposition 308, which would provide in-state tuition to high school graduates who are not citizens.

By Alysa Horton | September 29, 2022

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ASU club says it is a 'legal mind' behind the future of federal cannabis regulation

The Cannabis Legal Association hosts networking events, provides assistance in expungement and is working to shape the future of federal cannabis regulation.

By Sherry Fan | September 29, 2022

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ASU student's Title IX suit against ABOR on 'anti-male' bias may face jury trial

A student expelled from ASU in 2016 may bring Title IX violation suit against ABOR to a jury trial.

By Alexis Waiss | September 27, 2022

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Students, residents gather on Tempe campus to rally for women's rights in Iran

The death of Mahsa Amini in custody of the Iranian government sparked a protest on ASU's Tempe campus to fight for more women's rights in Iran.

By Shane Brennan | September 25, 2022

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Hazing made illegal in Arizona, 10 years after ASU student death

H.B. 2322, also known as "Jack's Law" intends to reverse traditional hazing activities at universities in Arizona.

By Jasmine Kabiri | September 25, 2022

Pima County ruling allows enforcement of near-total abortion ban

The Pima County Superior Court ruled Friday Arizona can again enforce a pre-statehood ban on nearly all abortions.

By Reagan Priest | September 23, 2022

Here's what the CHIPS Act could mean for ASU and Arizona

The CHIPS Act will give semiconductor facilities and research at ASU funding to expand and produce jobs.

By Rishab Chatty | September 21, 2022

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Mark Brnovich wants to stop student loan forgiveness. Activists, lawyers aren't worried

Despite threats from Attorney General Mark Brnovich, activists and lawyers aren't worried about a potential lawsuit to stop student loan forgiveness.

By Reagan Priest | September 21, 2022

Politicians and student leaders host event downtown for National Voter Registration Day

Political groups and students teamed up to hold an event for National Voting Registration Day in order to promote civic engagement among students on the Downtown Phoenix campus.

By Shane Brennan | September 20, 2022

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President Crow addresses concerns at first student forum of the school year

President Crow's responses to concerns for future COVID-19 protocols, student housing and parking left students with mixed reactions at USG Polytechnic's open forum.

By Rishab Chatty | September 19, 2022

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