Politics

President Barack Obama spoke to a crowd of supporters on July 10 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Wednesday's presidential debate strongly focused on the state of the economy as well as the current health care system. (Photo by Kirsten Kraklio)

Candidates stress economy, health care in first presidential debate

President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney focused on the economy and health care at Wednesday night’s debate.

By Kirsten Kraklio | October 3, 2012

ABOR considers in-state tuition for illegal immigrants

Illegal immigrants in Arizona could be eligible for in-state tuition status at public universities pending the outcome of an ongoing review by the Arizona Board of Regents.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | October 3, 2012

Congressional candidate Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Phoenix, announced a bill that would provide a full tuition waiver to honorably discharged members of the armed services at any of the three state universities while serving as a member of the state Senate in February 2011. The undergraduate student governments recently launched a website tracking Sinema and other candidates' views on education issues. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Student leaders centralize candidate platforms online

The ASU student government launched ASU Votes 2012, a website with information about all Arizona candidates and their positions on higher education.

By Tess Homan | October 2, 2012

Free Press urges people to become investigators for more understanding behind political ads. Photo courtesy of Free Press.

Tech Spec: Recruiting political insight through technology

Free Press raises awareness to political campaigns and how people should understand them before casting their vote.

By Courtland Jeffrey | October 1, 2012

Former ASU president Lattie F. Coor was the keynote speaker at the debate Monday evening between District 24 candidates Auggie Bartning and Katie Hobbs outside of Fair Trade Cafe in downtown Phoenix. (Photo by Jessie Wardarski)

Phoenix Senate candidates differ on education, health care

The 24th Legislative District candidates Auggie Bartning and Katie Hobbs discussed education and health care issues during a debate near the Downtown campus Monday night.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | October 1, 2012

Students lack motivation, information for voting

ASU students have been pushed all semester to register to vote in the upcoming election, but now there is question as to if they will follow through.

By Hannah Lawrence | October 1, 2012

Photo courtesy of Paul Penzone for Maricopa County Sheriff 2012.

Candidate seeks student votes to oust Arpaio

Maricopa County Sheriff candidate Paul Penzone visited the ASU Young Democrats Friday to talk about his campaign.

By Tess Homan | September 30, 2012

Libertarian candidate rallies Tempe students

Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson spoke at ASU about his presidential campaign and the issues the U.S. is facing.

By Tess Homan | September 26, 2012

Student Anne Taylor promotes Arizona Students' Association's Voter Kick-off Rally on Tuesday in preparation to increase student voters for the November elections. (Photo by Emily Griffin)

Arizona Student’s Association rallies for voter registration

Students gathered in the Memorial Union to learn how they can get involved with the November election.

By Maria Thompson | September 25, 2012

A protester holds an anti SB 1070 sign during a protest Sept. 19 outside of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in downtown Phoenix. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

ASU community reacts to implementation of "papers, please" provision

After last week’s ruling to lift the injunction on Senate Bill 1070’s “Show Me Your Papers” provision, students, faculty and staff have mixed reactions about how the decision will affect ASU.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | September 24, 2012

Caitlyn Levison, a World of Beer employee in Tempe makes a transaction at the Cactus Sports store on Mill Avenue. She has no problem with a portion of her taxes going toward education, and said "Teachers should be paid as much as Hollywood actors." (Photo by Kurtis Semph)

Residents to vote on sales tax to increase universities' funding

Proposition 204 will create a dedicated funding source for education.

By Tess Homan | September 23, 2012

Protesters descend on ICE field office for SB1070 protest

A few dozen protesters gathered outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in downtown Phoenix Wednesday afternoon to protest Senate Bill 1070.

By MultimediaDirector | September 19, 2012

Editorial: The allure of political blunders

For voters, there is something cathartic and reaffirming about witnessing political blunders.

By Editorial Board | September 19, 2012

26th Legislative District candidates talk immigration, education

By Tess Homan | September 18, 2012

Presidential surrogates to debate national security

A debate featuring two foreign policy campaign advisors will be held Wednesday night.

By Moriah Costa | September 18, 2012

ASU alumni Ed Ableser, Andrew Sherwood and Juan Mendez speak about ASU at a meet and greet in Daley Park last Sunday. (Photo by Taylor Peterson)

Alumni candidates attribute success to years at ASU

Three ASU alumni will be listed on this November’s election ballot.

By Taylor Peterson | September 17, 2012

Democrats opened a new campaign headquarters for Legislative District 26 on Saturday. The office is located at Dorsey Lane and University Drive. (Photo by Marissa Krings)

Legislative District 26 Democrats open Tempe headquarters

Volunteers and supporters gathered Saturday to open new campaign headquarters in Tempe.

By Tess Homan | September 16, 2012

Middle East protest draws mixed reactions

Students and faculty share viewpoints over violence due to anti-Islamic film.

By Riis Valcho | September 13, 2012

People gathered at tables set up by organizations, politicians and programs at the Arizona Town Hall forum at Central High School in downtown Phoenix Thursday evening. (Photo by Jessie Wardarski)

Forum on Civic Engagement promotes student involvement

With less than two months until the general election, both panelists and community members at the Arizona Town Hall Forum on Civic Engagement focused on the issue of engaging voters, especially young ones.

By Tess Homan | September 13, 2012

Decoding dystopian politics in literature

With more dystopian adaptations on the way, let’s think critically about how they address government interference.

By Esther Drown | September 9, 2012

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