Politics

Students and politicians petition Jeff Flake to overturn 'global gag rule' on reproductive health NGOs

ASU students and state legislators gathered Friday in front of Senator Flake’s office to protest the Trump administration’s ‘global gag rule’ against family planning and reproductive aid NGOs. 

By Parker Shea | July 20, 2018

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Anderson Cooper to be awarded the 35th Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism

Emmy award winning anchor Anderson Cooper will receive the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism this fall. 

By Jessica Myers | July 17, 2018

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The attorney general against Tempe over property taxes: What happened?

The City of Tempe and Attorney General Mark Brnovich settled out of court a lawsuit over property taxes. What started this issue, and what does the settlement mean?

By Parker Shea | July 7, 2018

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ASU officials discuss harmful effects on children detained at the US-Mexico border

Even if children and parents are kept together at the border, ASU researchers say it still causes psychological and physical stress. 

By Jessica Myers | July 3, 2018

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Attorney General Brnovich and City of Tempe settle lawsuit over property taxes

Attorney General Mark Brnovich and the City of Tempe have settled a lawsuit alleging the illegal use of a property tax loophole. 

By Parker Shea | June 26, 2018

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Tempe looks to regulate dockless bike-sharing

 The City of Tempe has received complaints from some residents about the bikes. 

By Parker Shea | June 13, 2018

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President Crow getting salary increase, votes Arizona Board of Regents

All three Arizona public university presidents received base salary increases in a new ABOR decision.

By Parker Shea | June 1, 2018

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Self-driving Uber vehicle that struck woman in Tempe was not programmed to brake

A federal report found that the system relied on the driver, who was distracted, to apply the brake.

By Parker Shea | June 1, 2018

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Autonomous weapons and racist computers

Highlights from the Sixth Annual Conference on Governance of Emerging Technologies & Science (GETS). 

By Parker Shea | May 21, 2018

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Politics Weekly Roundup: From deferred maintenance to emergency preparedness

This week, reporters learned how ASU responds to a school shooting and why the University is lagging on maintenance requests.

By Andrew Nicla | April 26, 2018

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Judge dismisses lawsuit alleging unconstitutionally high Arizona tuition

A Maricopa County Superior Court judge dismissed Mark Brnovich's lawsuit against the Arizona Board of Regents.

By Ethan Millman and Mia Armstrong | April 26, 2018

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USGT inaugurates newly elected officials

USGT appointed their newly-elected members, including the vice president of services. 

By Tina Giuliano | April 25, 2018

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Run, hide, fight: 72,000 students, one strategy to remember

University law enforcement encourages students to follow the Run-Hide-Fight technique.

By Andrew Howard and Edith Noriega | April 25, 2018

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ASU DACA recipients elated as federal judge rules the program will resume

The Department of Homeland Security has 90 days to provide evidence on why DACA should be rescinded.

By Andrew Nicla and Wissam Melhem | April 24, 2018

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Arizona legislature ignored requests for University building repairs and renewal

The Arizona legislature has left ASU to mostly fend for itself in order to cover building repairs and renewal. 

By Chris Scragg | April 24, 2018

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Despite the governor's proposal for a raise, aspiring teachers remain skeptical and divided

The dean of the teachers college said she's reserving judgment on Ducey's plan.

By Tina Giuliano | April 22, 2018

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Politics Weekly Roundup: From transparency to USG vacancies

A sudden leave of absence adds to the list of vacancies plaguing USG and Gov. Doug Ducey signed a law that will cloak the identities of large nonprofit donors.

By Andrew Nicla | April 22, 2018

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USGT vice president-elect leaves USG, highlighting organization-wide vacancies

Despite the push for more student involvement, Undergraduate Student Government at ASU has many open positions.

By Tina Giuliano | April 19, 2018

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Video: ASU education majors reflect on the Red for Ed movement

Future teachers studying at ASU discuss the pending legislation to increase teachers' salaries in Arizona.

By Ariel Salk | April 19, 2018

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A look at what went into the making of the documentary 'Seeking Asylum'

Students from ASU's West campus are featured in a documentary that follows their journey to help refugees in Greece.

By Cassandra Laubach | April 19, 2018

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