Politics

Senator Felix Herbst of the University Affairs committee speaks at a Tempe Undergraduate Student Government meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016, at the Memorial Union on the Tempe campus.

Tempe Undergraduate Student Government meets for first time this semester, discusses eight bills

The ASU Tempe Undergraduate Student Government discussed appropriations and held a moment of silence for an ASU student who died.

By Arren Kimbel-Sannit | January 19, 2016

Ducey boosts funding for state universities in budget proposal

Arizona Board of Regents President Eileen Klein is optimistic for future of university-legislature relationship, despite only a minor boost in University funding.

By Megan Janetsky | January 15, 2016

Julie Erfle provides authentic voice in Valley politics

Julie Erfle is an active advocate for progress and change in Arizona.

By Garrison Murphy | November 12, 2015

ASU clubs prepare for the inevitable: 2016 elections

Three political organizations, with something for everyone: Republican, Democrat or neither.

By Olivia Turner-Tolley | October 26, 2015

Ruben Gallego celebrates his win in the Democratic primary in the 7th Congressional District.

Ruben Gallego: There is more compromise in congress than normally perceived

Journalism student Vanessa Herb said Gallego has to vote “the other way” at times due to Arizona’s status as a red state.

By Tristan Ettleman | October 26, 2015

Bikers ride down W Rio Salado Pkwy during the bike parade on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. The annual Tour de Fat celebration features a costumed bike parade around Tempe.

U.S. Bike Route 90 connects bikers through Arizona

AASHTO's approval of USBR 90 provides long distance bicyclists with paths throughout Arizona and connecting to surrounding states, providing a boost to tourism and local economies.

By Arren Kimbel-Sannit | October 19, 2015

USG executive president Isaac Miller clarifies a bill being called to question during the USG meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015, at the Memorial Union in Tempe.

Tempe USG Senate discusses funding sexual education club

Tempe USG met Tuesday to discuss an attempted-reversal to the approved budget for VOX: Voices for Planned Parenthood, a sexual education organization on campus.

By Jessica Suerth | October 7, 2015

Trevor Noah makes smooth Daily Show debut by paying tribute to Jon Stewart

The new host of "The Daily Show" had some big shoes to fill.

By Shane Weinstein | September 29, 2015

A row of GR:D Bikes sits on the corner of 5th Street and Van Buren Street in downtown Phoenix on Friday, Sept. 25, 2015. The Phoenix City Council recently voted to expand the bike-sharing program for a total of 500 bikes across the city.

Phoenix GR:D bikes to roll out in greater numbers

The Phoenix city council voted 5 to 4 to expand the GR:D Bike Share Program to 500 bikes citywide, a move that will now require tax revenue.

By Arren Kimbel-Sannit | September 28, 2015

ASU students ask whether U.S. played a role in the rise of ISIS

Is the United States responsible for the rise of the self proclaimed Islamic State? That was the question Monday night for ASU’s Alexander Hamilton Society.

By Megan Janetsky | September 21, 2015

Athletic fee re-investments positive despite questions of its legality

A University-wide “athletic fee” that requires an additional $150 per year out of every ASU student’s pocket appears to be accomplishing much of what it promised when it was passed.

By Celina Jimenez | September 20, 2015

Scottsdale to investigate possible LGBT anti-discrimination ordinance

Following the August 31 5-2 vote, the Scottsdale City Council will examine LGBT anti-discrimination laws across the state to inform the implementation of LGBT rights policy in the city.

By Arren Kimbel-Sannit | September 13, 2015

Tempe business owners, councilmembers clash over homeless sidewalk policy

Several business owners in the city of Tempe have expressed a need to remove homeless citizens from the sidewalks in front of their properties, a move which council members feel is unnecessary and unlawful.

By Jessica Suerth | September 13, 2015

Student leader Jimmy Arwood fights for your right to lower tuition

Strolling through the Taylor Mall with his signature afro, an energy recognizable from a mile away and a political cause in tow, public policy sophomore Jimmy Arwood is well known to the downtown campus.

By Megan Janetsky | August 27, 2015

Downtown Law Center to bridge gap between students and Arizona legal community

For some it’s about the architecture, for others, namely students, it’s about the end of the seemingly perpetual construction outside their windows.

By Megan Janetsky | August 24, 2015

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter visits Tempe

Line winding along the side of Tempe’s Changing Hands bookstore and around the corner, hundreds gathered on July 31 to get a glimpse of the 39th President of the United States and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Jimmy Carter.

By Megan Janetsky | July 31, 2015

The meeting drew a diverse crowd ranging from hardcore Bernie supporters to more neutral citizens simply looking to stay informed.

ASU student hosts gathering to support Bernie Sanders

Political activists and interested citizens gathered in Tempe in one out of over 3,300 meetings nationwide to support presidential candidate Bernie Sanders.

By Isabella Castillo | July 30, 2015

Bernie Sanders speaks about income inequality to his largest audience yet at Phoenix rally

Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders spoke to a massive crowd at the Phoenix Convention Center about income inequality, free college education and more.

By Isabella Castillo | July 18, 2015

Rand Paul talks to ASU students about protecting individual privacy rights

Kentucky Senator and presidential candidate Rand Paul spoke to ASU students about his passionate desire to protect the American citizens right to privacy and transform the Republican party into one that embraces the Bill of Rights in its entirety.

By Isabella Castillo | May 8, 2015

Why the Tempe Undergraduate Student Government won't recognize Armenian Genocide

Tempe Undergraduate Student Government indefinitely tabled S.B. 80, a bill allowing the University to formally recognize the Armenian Genocide.

By Jessica Suerth | April 23, 2015

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