Politics

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

Twitter, Facebook campaigns target young voters

Campaigns take advantage of social media as election season nears its final months.

By Tess Homan | September 6, 2012

Michelle Obama: College students key to election

In a conference call with college students across the nation, first lady Michelle Obama talked about the importance of college voters.

By Tess Homan | September 4, 2012

Students could decide Parker-Sinema congressional race

Vernon Parker and Kyrsten Sinema will contend for a Congressional seat in a district that could turn either blue or red in November.

By Tess Homan | September 3, 2012

ASU student attends the Republican National Convention as delegate

Political science senior Kristin Middleton was Arizona’s youngest delegate appointed to attend last week’s Republican National Convention.

By Tess Homan | September 3, 2012

Antonio Valdovinos, co-founder of Team Awesome Arizona, will leave for the Democratic National Convention Tuesday. The student group, which is dedicated to better informing the public of Latino issues, will announce the DREAM Act as one of its platforms at the DNC. (Photo by Ana Ramirez)

Student group works to elect alternatives to Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio

Team Awesome Arizona, a student-founded group, has been working to inform their community about the alternatives to Sheriff Joe Arpaio and his immigration practices.

By Ana Ramirez | September 3, 2012

Sinema, Parker emerge victorious in the 9th District races

Kyrsten Sinema emerged victorious in the 9th Congressional District Democratic primary, while Vernon B. Parker took the Republican candidacy.

By Tess Homan and Moriah Costa | August 28, 2012

Making sense of digital world's constant news feed

How can we construct a media diet that is productive and enlightening?

By Savannah Thomas | August 28, 2012

Three thousand DREAMers and supporters lined up for a Deferred Action Application Clinic-Workshop at Central High School Saturday morning. DREAMers are a group of undocumented immigrants who were recently denied public benefits such as scholarships. (Photo by Ana Ramirez)

DREAMers seek controversial two-year school and work permit

Around 3,000 DREAMers filled Central High School Saturday to the find resources to help them apply for Obama’s deferred action plan through the Deferred Action Application Clinic-Workshop.

By Ana Ramirez | August 27, 2012

Phoenix residents and government officials including Mayor Greg Stanton are setting up an animal the Animal Cruelty Task Force of Southern Arizona to spread awareness and prevent animal abuse. (Photo by Laura Moraes)

Animal cruelty task force sets goals, makes aggressive timeline

Phoenix Government officials are taking steps to prevent animal abuse and neglect and create legislative actions to begin awareness campaign.

By Maria Thompson | August 27, 2012

Meme-powered politics

Politicians turn to viral strategies to belittle complex issues with humor.

By Esther Drown | August 27, 2012

Student political groups strategize for local elections, look ahead to November

Student political groups plan to campaign in the months leading up to the election.

By Tess Homan | August 26, 2012

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