Politics

On fortune, philosophy and empathy

Fortune helps us define reality in order to make ourselves feel better.

By Sean McCauley | January 23, 2013

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We the People's diminishing voice in government

The White House has blundered by raising the number of signatures necessary for online petitions.

| January 23, 2013

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Lack of LGBT representation disheartening

Why can't we have age-appropriate LGBT representation in children's programming?

| January 23, 2013

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Tempe student government chooses new Vice President of Policy

The Tempe Undergraduate Student Government Senate confirmed a new vice president of policy at Tuesday night's meeting.

By Julia Shumway | January 22, 2013

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Red carpet feeds desire to know all

Our fixation on celebrity fashion appeals to a desire for answers, but uses the wrong approach.

By Esther Drown | January 22, 2013

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DREAMing can continue to make America great

Now is the time for all Dreamers to band together in the ongoing fight for civil rights.

| January 22, 2013

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Hollywood's new McCarthyism

You would think Hollywood would have learned its lesson about blacklisting.

By Colton Gavin | January 22, 2013

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What 'Downton Abbey' means for us

What significance does "Downton Abbey" have for our political climate?

| January 21, 2013

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Compromise is a four-letter word

Gov. Jan Brewer's State of the State speech Monday surprised her supporters and opponents alike.

| January 17, 2013

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Jan. 17: Terrorism

By Joey Von Frechen | January 16, 2013

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Generation Y: Shedding our religion

Now more than ever, American adults do not identify with any religion.

By Morgan Chan | January 16, 2013

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The successes and flaws of republicanism

While republicanism has been hailed as the most stable and continuing form of governance ever conceived, it has its own inherent flaws.

By Sean McCauley | January 15, 2013

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Brewer plans to expand Medicaid for 2013

The Brewer administration will give more focus to social programs in the new year.

By Amy Medeiros | January 14, 2013

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Senator Linda Lopez introduces legislation for gun control

Sen. Linda Lopez, D-Tucson, and community representatives introduced a three-pronged bill Thursday afternoon that would regulate all gun transactions outside the State Capitol.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | January 10, 2013

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The economic problem of college

The very politicians who tell students that they deserve a chance at a college degree are the same people that make that degree just slightly out of reach.

By Sean McCauley | January 9, 2013

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Life in the political center

It's not easy being in the polarized climate of politics.

By Colton Gavin | January 8, 2013

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Sinema sworn in under Constitution

Rep. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., was sworn in to Congress under the U.S. Constitution instead of the traditional Bible.

By Shawn Raymundo | January 8, 2013

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ASU alumni lobby for immigration reform

Three ASU alumni went to Washington, D.C., to participate in the National Strategy Session of the National Immigration Forum.

By Tess Homan | December 6, 2012

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Student voters encounter obstacles, organization pursuing action

The Arizona Advocacy Network will try to solve the problems some students encountered at the polls by working with election officials or pursuing applicable legal action.

By Tess Homan | November 29, 2012

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Untested legislative district turns blue

Democrats won seats in the contested 9th Congressional District and 26th Legislative District.

By Tess Homan | November 12, 2012

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