Politics

Here's what to know about the Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission

After canceling Kari Lake's interview with PBS, the commission is in the public eye. Its purpose is to educate voters, fund campaigns and enforce campaign finance regulations.

By Reagan Priest | October 20, 2022

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Former journalists react to political attacks on media, Arizona PBS

Former journalists and media professionals spoke about escalating rhetoric by Arizona political candidates on Wednesday. 

By Caera Learmonth | October 19, 2022

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ASASU Council of Presidents releases priorities for the academic year

The ASASU Council of Presidents has released its priorities for the 2022-2023 academic school year which include sustainability, tradition and engagement, academic experiences, student health and wellness, and university resources. 

By Gillian McComeskey | October 19, 2022

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With election day fast approaching, ASU student organizers take differing approaches

Students for Kari Lake have made their presence known at ASU in increasingly flashy ways to encourage votes for Lake and it might be working.

By Shane Brennan | October 19, 2022

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Opinion: Arizona Democratic candidates' contradictions create vulnerability

Voters should look to Mark Kelly and Katie Hobbs over their right-wing opponents, but more radical left-wing politics are needed to defeat authoritarianism. 

By Aaron Stigile | October 18, 2022

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Secretary of State candidate Adrian Fontes calls out opponent at roundtable

Adrian Fontes, the Democratic candidate for Arizona Secretary of State, sat down with students at a roundtable discussion Friday to discuss the election.

By Rishab Chatty and Alysa Horton | October 18, 2022

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Mark Kelly emphasizes the student vote at event on ASU's Downtown Phoenix campus

Sen. Mark Kelly campaigned on ASU's Downtown Phoenix campus Friday, emphasizing the importance of the youth vote.

By Larisa May | October 14, 2022

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Students to vote on USG bills relating to nondiscrimination and online students

USG asks students to vote on whether or not to include online students and pass a nondiscrimination statement. 

By Alysa Horton | October 14, 2022

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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

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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

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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

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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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