Politics

SCOTUS Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor visits ASU

Associate Justice to the Supreme Court Sonia Sotomayor visited ASU to participate in the annual John P. Frank Memorial Lecture. Throughout the evening, Sotomayor discussed her tenure at the Supreme Court and was not shy about sharing her own opinions.

By Ryan Cloughley | January 23, 2017

Gov. Doug Ducey walks on stage to take his oath of office at the state Capitol courtyard on Jan. 5, 2015.

Ducey's sales tax proposal could help ASU tackle maintenance problems

ASU could receive as much as $8 million to use on infrastructure woes, according to a new proposal from Gov. Doug Ducey.

By Victor Ren | January 23, 2017

The Forks Estate is a politics podcast. Graphic designed by Chuck Dries.

The Forks Estate: Marching, protesting and voting

Join hosts and politics editors Allie Bice and Chris Wood as they talk about the recent women's match and other local political issues.

By Allie Bice and Chris Wood | January 23, 2017

Students leaving the Memorial Union on Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, on the Tempe campus.

Arizona legislator takes aim at University students in first week of session

The state Legislature was drawn into the national spotlight last week after two bills filed by Rep. Bob Thorpe threatened the voting and First Amendment rights of Arizona students.

By Isaac Windes and Mitchell Atencio | January 22, 2017

"Students devastated with Obama's leave and Trump's inauguration" Illustration done Sunday Jan. 22, 2017.

ASU students express mixed feelings on Obama, Trump administrations

Students reflect on legacy of Obama administration and split on feelings toward Trump administration cabinet picks.

By Ryan Cloughley | January 22, 2017

Rep. Rusty Bowers poses for a portrait in his office at the East Valley Institute for Technology in Mesa, Arizona.

HB 2025 would aid relatives of fallen firefighters applying for tuition waiver

Relatives of fallen firefighters need assistance applying for tuition waivers and the fallen firefighter memorial on the capitol lawn needs updating, cleaning and augmenting. A new bill would create a committee to accomplish both these needs.

By Mitchell Atencio | January 22, 2017

Protesters hold up signs at the Women’s March in downtown Phoenix on Saturday Jan. 21, 2017.

Women's march in Phoenix draws thousands

A diverse crowd marched to the capitol building in Phoenix Saturday in a show of support for women's rights

By Rebecca Dominguez | January 21, 2017

Hugh Hewitt speaking before a packed crowd in Katzin Hall at ASU's Tempe Campus.

Conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt talks President-elect Donald Trump

Conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt discussed President-elect Trump's middle-America victory at an event hosted by ASU's Center for Political Thought and Leadership.

By Ryan Cloughley | January 17, 2017

Cristian Torres, USG Tempe Senate President calls the first USG meeting of the 2016 year to order at the MU Union Stage.

Tempe USG nomination to ABOR called into question after allegations of 'inappropriate comments'

One of Tempe USG's nominations to the Arizona Board of Regents was called into question after allegations surfaced of "crude comments."

By Isaac Windes | November 30, 2016

ASU student Danny Cox, who temporarily withdrew from the University to assist in Donald Trump's campaign for president, poses for a photo with Trump and his running mate Gov. Mike Pence.

ASU student went from marketing major to helping direct Trump's campaign

Last spring, Danny Cox was a marketing junior with limited political interest looking to pursue his family's business of pharmaceutical sales — a semester later, he was the political director for the Trump campaign.

By Garrison S. Murphy | November 30, 2016

It's time to laugh at the debacle that was the 2016 election

The only way to get over it is to just laugh it off.

By Austen Bundy | November 30, 2016

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks during a campaign stop in the Phoenix Convention Center, in Phoenix, Arizona, on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016.

Post-Election Day, Arizona electors receive pressure from Trump opponents

Since President-elect Donald Trump was elected to office on Nov. 8, there has been a wave of opposition attempting to keep Trump out of office.

By Victor Keys | November 29, 2016

ASU Young Democrats to select new executive board members

The ASU Young Democrats will have a new executive board, starting Dec. 2.

By Angel Mendoza | November 29, 2016

Undocumented business owners look back on success and forward to the uncertain future

Two ASU DACA students succeed in college, activism and their own businesses.

By Leah Goldberg | November 29, 2016

USG Downtown Sen. Oscar Hernandez poses for a portrait on Friday, Sept. 23, 2016 in downtown Phoenix's Civic Space Park.

USGD resolves to protect its DACA students on campus

Members of USGD believe DACA students will continue to belong in Sun Devil community.

By Guillermo Mijares | November 22, 2016

Students respond to appointment of Steve Bannon as White House chief strategist

Politically involved students voice opinions on Kyrsten Sinema's failure to sign a letter against the White House appointment of Steve Bannon.

By Angel Mendoza | November 22, 2016

A segment of the bike lanes is pictured on McClintock Drive as a McClintock High School student uses the sidewalk to ride his bike in Tempe, Arizona.

Tempe residents dismayed over McClintock Drive bike lanes

Tempe City Council implemented new bike lanes on McClintock Drive near the south side of Tempe. It has some Tempe residents disgruntled.

By Victor Keys | November 22, 2016

Downtown Mesa is pictured on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016.

Downtown Mesa campus expansion halted after election results

Although Mesa residents shot down a ballot question which would have funded a downtown ASU campus, city officials are still setting their sights on expansion.

By Angel Mendoza | November 22, 2016

Donald Trump takes the stage during his campaign stop at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona, on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016.

ASU sustainability groups react to potential environmental policy changes proposed by Trump

As Inauguration Day draws closer, some students have said their anxiety or anticipation about the new administration has increased — specifically those involved in sustainability.

By Garrison S. Murphy | November 21, 2016

Members of the ASU chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists pose for a photo a the iHeartRadio studio on Nov. 18, 2016, in downtown Phoenix, Arizona.

The National Association for Black Journalists helps ASU members reach new journalistic heights

NABJ ASU chapter empowers black students in the newsroom.

By Guillermo Mijares | November 17, 2016

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