Politics

Chelsea Clinton speaks to an applauding crowd during a stop for the Hillary Clinton campaign in the MU on the Tempe campus on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016.

Chelsea Clinton talks debt relief, making Arizona a blue state at ASU

Chelsea Clinton, daughter of the Democratic nominee for president, visited ASU's Tempe campus on Wednesday, Oct. 19 and spoke about reducing student debt across the country.

By Angel Mendoza | October 19, 2016

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton laughs as she looks at a supporter's hat during a campaign stop at Carl Hayden Community High School in Phoenix, Arizona, on Monday, March 21, 2016.

Will Arizona become a swing state? Hillary Clinton officially leads Donald Trump in a new Arizona poll

Cronkite News, the Morrison Institute of Public Policy and The Arizona Republic teamed up to conduct a poll on several topics, revealing political findings Arizona hasn't seen in 20 years.

By Kendra Penningroth | October 19, 2016

Turning Point USA at ASU encourages students to promote free market principles, oppose socialism

A national organization encourages students to focus on fiscal responsibility, free markets and limited government.

By Victor Keys | October 18, 2016

Talon Toledo, pictured on Monday, Oct. 17, 2016, is the co-president of Construction in Indian Country Student Organization at ASU. Toledo's club represents the interest of Native American communities at ASU.

Construction in Indian Country Student Organization brings Native American voices to important issues

CIICSO is a student organization dedicated to representing Native American students within the school of Construction Management.

By Garrison S. Murphy | October 17, 2016

An Arizona early voting ballot guide, pictured on Oct. 16, is what many Tempe voters will be using to turn their votes in from Oct. 12 to Nov. 4 for this election.

Inaccurate ballot guides frustrate Tempe voters

Although Tempe residents will be able to go to ASU's Tempe campus to vote on election day, a batch of residents received the wrong polling location on mailed-in ballots.

By Angel Mendoza | October 16, 2016

Freshman Sophie Allen drinks water from an ASU fountain on Sept. 28, 2016.

Carcinogenic chemical found in Valley water supply sparks debate over safe levels

Although the carcinogenic chemical chromium-6 hit Phoenix harder than any city in the nation, officials said the drinking water is still safe.

By Victor Keys | October 6, 2016

USG Polytechnic President elect Ryan O'Hara poses for a portrait with his vice presidents.

USG Polytechnic now allows funding for political groups on campus

An approved Senate Bill at the USG Polytechnic campus encourages political activity among students on campus by allowing them to request funding from student government.

By Guillermo Mijares | October 6, 2016

Graphic designed for The Forks Estate podcast.

The Forks Estate: ABOR Breakdown

On episode 2, politics editors Aimee Plante and Joshua Bowling are joined by Downtown Vice President of Policy Jimmy Arwood to explain what the Arizona Board of Regents' (ABOR) impact is on students.

By Alexandra Watts | October 6, 2016

Handcuffed Joe Arpaio inflatable used to pit voters against incumbent Maricopa County Sheriff

The inflatable figure was on campus as part of a collaboration between the anti-Arpaio campaign Bazta Arpiao and MEChA de ASU.

By Isaac Windes | October 6, 2016

Panelists and students participated in a town hall on ASU's West campus on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016. The discussion focused on Proposition 206, which would raise the state minimum rage from $8.05 an hour, to $12 per hour by 2020.

A living wage: ASU town hall debates the possibility of raising the state's minimum wage

An ASU town hall meeting at West campus covered the pros and cons of raising Arizona's minimum wage.

By Taylor Bishop | October 5, 2016

during a game against the USC Trojans in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016.

FAFSA 101: Developments make applying for federal aid easier than ever

The FAFSA application was released three months earlier this year and is designed to be the most user-friendly version yet.

By Isaac Windes | October 5, 2016

Women Veterans Club President Lorenza Mitchell, a biochemistry major, poses for a photo outside of Memorial Union on the Tempe campus on Oct. 4, 2016.

Women Veterans Club at ASU addresses cultural stigmas against women after the armed service

The Women Veterans Club at ASU provides academic and personal guidance to help transition female veterans to an academic setting.

By Jose Delgado | October 5, 2016

Dry-campus policy: Should exceptions be made for medical marijuana users?

Students with a medical marijuana card can still be arrested for marijuana possession or usage on campus.

By Angel Mendoza | October 4, 2016

Othman Alishaq, a freshman criminal justice major, pays for his spot in the parking lot on the corner of east Filmore street and north Central avenue on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016

5 things to know if your car gets towed

Here's what to do if your car gets towed.

By Jose Delgado | October 2, 2016

ASU president Michael Crow answers students' questions at a town hall on Sept. 29, 2016.

Top 5 takeaways from ASU President Michael Crow's town hall with students

ASU President Michael Crow took to the ASU Downtown campus on Thursday to give a town hall with students from all four campuses.

By Angel Mendoza | October 2, 2016

5 things you need to know about the first presidential debate

Presidential nominees Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton took to the stage on Monday for the first presidential debate between the two.

By Savannah Haas | September 29, 2016

USGD is funding free breakfast for students at downtown Phoenix's football ticket booth

This semester, USGD Council of Presidents finalized a deal to have a football ticketing booth at the Downtown campus. In addition, there will be breakfast for students having to wait hours in line.

By Guillermo Mijares | September 29, 2016

The Forks Estate: Episode 1

On our debut episode, we break down how Undergraduate Student Government (USG) works with elected student representatives work at the University and state levels. In this episode, former Tempe USG President Isaac Miller joins the discussion. The podcast is hosted by Aimee Plante and Joshua Bowling and produced by Alexandra Watts. Ash Cashmere provided the music in this episode.

By Aimee Plante and Joshua Bowling | September 28, 2016

An ASU Gold Shuttle pictured on Monday, April 4, 2016 on S. Forest Ave.

USG looks to provide shuttle services to PHX Sky Harbor during holiday breaks

USG is looking at the possibility of providing shuttle services to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport throughout holiday breaks for students leaving town for the holidays.

By Victor Keys | September 27, 2016

Tempe Undergraduate Student Government hosts a voter-registration drive on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015, outside the Memorial Union on the Tempe campus.

Experts suggest marijuana legalization, raised minimum wage may increase millennial voter participation

Prop. 205 and 206 could draw younger voters to the booths on Nov. 8, experts say.

By Angel Mendoza | September 27, 2016

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