Politics

Tom Vilsack, United States Secretary of Agriculture, runs a panel discussion at the Fall Sustainability Forum at ASU's Tempe campus on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016. From left to right: Osvaldo Sala, Diane Holdorf, Mark Killian, Marshall Johnson and Tom Vilsack.

Agricultural experts say climate change threatens the food on our plates

Through innovation and collaboration on the issues of climate change, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack and other agricultural leaders call upon the University and the state to foster solutions to help struggling farmers.

By Cole Demert | September 20, 2016

Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery rejects a handshake from J.P. Holyoak, a Marijuana Policy Project campaign chairman, after a debate between them on Sept. 13, 2016.

Experts remain divided on potential effects of Prop. 205

With the recreational use of marijuana on the November ballot, experts debate the potential pros and cons to the legislation.

By Garrison S. Murphy | September 19, 2016

A handgun is concealed in this photo illustration.

Concealed-carry on campus: University weapons policies spark debate among student political bodies

Politically involved students from across the political spectrum weigh in on Second Amendment rights on campus.

By Angel Mendoza | September 18, 2016

Veronica Monge, the Voice of the People president, poses for a portrait in Phoenix on Sept. 14, 2016. Voice of the People at ASU is a club that trains students on how to become lay politicians — someone who enters the public arena for a term or two but does not make a career out of it.

Voice of the People offers outlet for student activism, dispells political disillusion

VPA is a student organization dedicated to increasing student activism and voting.

By Garrison S. Murphy | September 15, 2016

Moderator Braham Resnik, of 12 News, speaks in a panel discussion about marijuana legislation on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016.

Arizona law meant as improvement on Colorado, but experts say Prop. 205 still isn't perfect

Prop. 205 would legalize the recreational use of marijuana, but some policy experts say the legislation still has hurdles to overcome.

By Kendra Penningroth | September 14, 2016

Officer Daniel Miller practices self defense with student Elizabeth Briet, an ASU freshman majoring in chemisty, at the ASU Tempe police station on Sept. 8, 2016.

ASU Police partners with R.A.D. to offer sexual assault awareness and defense courses to all genders

The new courses provided by Rape Aggression Defense Systems will train students of all gender identities how to respond to sexual assault.

By Guillermo Mijares | September 13, 2016

ASU Young Democrats handed out flip-flops to ASU students which called out U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) and GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump for being "flip-floppers" on their political views regarding education on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016.

Policy flip-flop: Grassroots student organization uses sandals to relay political message

As election day nears, grassroots organizations are using unique methods to push the general public in favor of their respective candidates.

By Victor Keys | September 13, 2016

Youth for Johnson/Weld club members Anthony Fraijo, Cameron Canete and David Howman talk to Mountain West Regional Director Lauren McCarthy in front of the Memorial Union on Friday, Sept. 9 2016.

'Youth for Johnson/Weld' hopes to remind students that there is another option

Third-party students are seeking to raise awareness for alternative candidates through Students for Johnson/Weld, a campus grassroots organization supporting Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson.

By Garrison S. Murphy | September 12, 2016

A bible is removed from a nightstand in this photo illustration on Monday, Sept. 12, 2016. The Thunderbird Executive Inn no longer provides bibles in guests’ rooms after a complaint was made from the Freedom From Religion Group.

Gideons Bible's stay at ASU-affiliated hotel officially over

An ASU-affiliated hotel at the Thunderbird School of Global Management no longer provides Bibles in its guest rooms after a complaint from the Freedom From Religion Foundation.

By Isaac Windes | September 12, 2016

Gloria Feldt, Co-Founder and President of women’s leadership movement Take the Lead, presents her speech about inequality for women.

6 things to know about sex, gender and reproductive rights

Six political bodies talked sex, gender and reproductive rights at the Phoenix Orpheum Theatre in a forum hosted by the ASU Origins Project.

By Angel Mendoza | September 8, 2016

Members, Jonathan Wasserman and Ellie Carstens, at a tabling event in the Memorial Union.

'WTF is J Street U:' How one club hopes to unify Israeli-Palestinian views

J Street U, a student organization aims to provide solutions to the Israel-Palestine conflict.

By Garrison S. Murphy | September 8, 2016

Twitter and the U.S. Presidential election

Twitter: The newest and most important battleground state in the U.S. election.

Social media presence has been vital to the U.S. 2016 Presidential election, and I can't wait for it to be over.

By Amir Khawaja | September 7, 2016

Republican Senator John McCain addresses Arizona State University students and media members in the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication in Downtown Phoenix on Friday, Feb. 19, 2016. This lecture, titled the "America and the New Century" is part of Cronkite's "Iconic Voices" series.

Game of Votes: How the Maverick McCain can avoid losing his throne

Sen. John McCain may have survived the primary, but the real fight is just beginning.

By Austen Bundy | September 7, 2016

Students should consider the importance of the US military before comparing its budget to that of education

Millennials need to start appreciating the U.S. military as the greatest force for peace and prosperity.

By Shay Khatiri | September 7, 2016

Nic Gerard, a junior global studies major, created the Super PAC Devils for Good. Portrait taken taken on Sept. 2, 2016 on the ASU Tempe campus.

Devils for Good super PAC fights for education reform

ASU junior Nicolas Gerard started a Super PAC for higher education policy.

By Isaac Windes | September 7, 2016

ASU to have general election polling center for first time in 10 years

Tempe ASU students will have an opportunity to vote in the November election on campus — for the first time since 2006.

By Angel Mendoza | September 5, 2016

Olympus employees protest in Taylor Mall on the Downtown Phoenix campus on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016. The employees were protesting unfair working conditions at Olympus, a company ASU contracts for janitorial services in buildings across campus.

ASU janitors strike for greater safety measures against Olympus Building Services

Activist groups and workers went on strike Thursday against unsafe working conditions.

By Isaac Windes | September 1, 2016

Donald Trump speaks during his campaign stop at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona, on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016.

Trump describes plan for immigration reform and 'beautiful' wall

Donald Trump visited the Valley of the Sun for the fifth time on Wednesday.

By Taylor Bishop | August 31, 2016

Graduate and Professional Student Association President Pauline Venieris speaks before the Associated Students of ASU Supreme Court on Friday, March 25, 2016.

USG Polytechnic, West consistently break bylaws by failing to post minutes

USGW and USGP have violated bylaws pertaining to posting session minutes on their websites.

By Garrison S. Murphy | August 31, 2016

Will Arizona become a legalized marijuana state? The decision is in voters' hands this election season

While reactions are mixed regarding the legalization of marijuana, Proposition 205's inclusion on the ballot looks to be secure.

By Angel Mendoza | August 30, 2016

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