Politics

Students host dinner for domestic violence awareness on West campus

At a domestic violence awareness dinner on the West campus, students learned about the warning signs of domestic violence and the resources available to them.

By Fortesa Latifi | October 18, 2017

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ASU alumni and students aid homeless veterans

The city of Tempe is taking a new approach to help homeless veterans and their families.

By Tina Giuliano | October 18, 2017

Holocaust Museum and ASU hold presentation on Arizonan's relationship to Holocaust and WWII

ASU hosts Holocaust Memorial Museum presentation to educate and promote vigilance and courage.

By Chase Hunter B. | October 17, 2017

Politician Pop Up event hosts ASU alumni, faculty and students running for public office

Several ASU alumni who are running for public office in 2018 gathered in Mesa on Tuesday for a meet and greet.

By Brooke Hanrahan | October 5, 2017

Vice article claims climate change will make Phoenix "unlivable" by 2050

Vice article claims Phoenix will be "unlivable" by 2050 due to climate change.

By Ryan Hood | October 5, 2017

ASU director testifies at Equifax Senate hearing

An ASU professor testified at the Senate Banking Committee hearing on Wednesday regarding the Equifax data breach.

By Mitchell Atencio and Ethan Millman | October 5, 2017

ASU lecturer and alumna Kyrsten Sinema is running for the U.S. Senate

U.S. Congresswoman and ASU law alumna Kyrsten Sinema announced her candidacy for Republican Sen. Jeff Flake's seat in September.

By Brooke Hanrahan | October 5, 2017

USG Tempe elects new ASASU Supreme Court justice

USGT elected a new Supreme Court Justice, Christian Torres, on Oct. 3.

By Tina Giuliano | October 4, 2017

Tempe neighborhood struggles to hold onto its identity, resist gentrification

Tempe councilmembers and Mitchell Park residents are working to find a solution to encroaching gentrification in the neighborhood.

By Fortesa Latifi | October 4, 2017

Black women march to emphasize community building

Community organizers met in Phoenix on Saturday for Arizona's March for Black Women

By Brooke Hanrahan | October 3, 2017

ASU clubs slam racial injustice with poetry

The event was held at ASU's Hayden Library as a way to advocate for more ethnic studies classes and racial justice.

By Brooke Hanrahan | October 2, 2017

New light rail extension coming to Phoenix

As the light rail expands into south Phoenix, opportunities for students expand.

By Tina Giuliano | October 1, 2017

The Forks Estate: The controversy over President Trump's Pat Tillman retweet

On this episode of The Forks Estate, State Press politics editors discuss Pat Tillman, the NFL and Trump's retweet.

By Morgan Willis | October 1, 2017

ASU to maintain current sexual violence investigation standards despite DeVos guidance

The U.S. Department of Education gave schools the option to change how they arbitrate cases of sexual violence, but ASU said it would stick to old guidelines for now.

By Reilly Kneedler | September 30, 2017

Matt Salmon represents undocumented students, despite previous anti-DACA votes

Former Republican Congressman Matt Salmon is advocating for ASU's DACA recipients at the Capitol.

By Joash Ospino | September 28, 2017

ASU alumna pursues activism through art

Latina artist and activist Jewell Medina creates "artivism" displayed at ASU's Fletcher Library.

By Britt Campbell | September 27, 2017

Trump retweets picture of Pat Tillman to urge NFL players to stand for national anthem

Trump retweets picture of ASU alumnus Pat Tillman, urges NFL players to stand for national anthem

By Ryan Hood | September 26, 2017

Tempe USG hosts National Voter Registration day

USG, ASU political clubs and others participated in National Voter Registration Day on campus

By Chase Hunter B. | September 26, 2017

DeVos rescinds Obama-era directive on campus sexual assault investigations

U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos rescinded an Obama-era directive regarding investigations of campus sexual assault on Friday.

By Reilly Kneedler | September 22, 2017

The Forks Estate: Why the AZ Attorney General is suing the AZ Board of Regents

State Press politics editors discuss why the Arizona Attorney General is suing the Arizona Board of Regents and the possible implications for ASU and its students.

By Morgan Willis | September 21, 2017

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