Politics

Student regents back student government presidential ticket

The Arizona Board of Regents' student regents have chosen to endorse Jordan Davis and his running mates in the Tempe Undergraduate Student Government presidential elections, a rare move for the regents.

By Amy Medeiros | April 1, 2013

President Michael Crow speaks at a hearing about the proposed 3 percent tuition increase for ASU students next year. (Photo by Sean Logan)

Regents hear from ASU community about tuition increases

On Wednesday, the Arizona Board of Regents hosted a hearing for Arizona university students and faculty to share their thoughts and concerns about proposed tuition increases.

By Josh Thrall | March 27, 2013

Though his story is a harrowing one, Bernard Scheer feels it is necessary for him to tell it to as many people possible. Here, the 87-year-old Holocaust survivor shares his experiences at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute lecture while his daughter, Renay Leitman, looks on. (Photo by Sean Logan)

Holocaust survivor shares WWII experience

Bernard Scheer spoke to students on the Downtown campus about his time in a concentration camp.

By Megan Miller | March 26, 2013

Letter: Educate, not legislate on transgender issues

Letter to the editor: "People of the LGBTQ community are fighting for what they know is theirs and that is equality"

By Letters | March 26, 2013

What day is it?: Anniversaries in America

Americans seem to forget the days that shape our history

| March 26, 2013

Marriage equality walk unites ASU students, Phoenix community

ASU students and alumni participated in a march for marriage equality on Saturday starting near the ASU Downtown campus.

By Colton Gavin | March 24, 2013

The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing a case challenging the constitutionality of an Arizona law that requires voters to present state identification when they register to vote and go to their polling place. Arizona's law requires all residents to show a photo ID card, two forms of non-photo ID or a photo ID with an inaccurate address and another identifier, like the pictured voter ID cards, when they vote. (Photo by Murphy Bannerman)

US Supreme Court takes up Arizona voter ID law

The U.S. Supreme Court is considering the constitutionality of an Arizona law that requires voters to present proof of citizenship.

By Josh Thrall | March 19, 2013

State Press Conversations

Immigration is a controversial topic in Arizona and around the world. State Press Conversations reporter Connor Leary sat down with ASU Immigration Law Director Evelyn Cruz to discuss the topic.

By Connor Leary | March 17, 2013

No, sir, I will not yield

The correct use of the filibuster leads to a careful consideration of actions or policy without unduly constricting the government's functionality.

| March 7, 2013

Federal court rules SB 1070 provision unconstitutional

A federal appeals court upheld the Supreme Court's decision that a provision of Senate Bill 1070 involving day laborers is unconstitutional.

By Josh Thrall | March 7, 2013

The incredible myth of stimulus spending

Government stimulus spending doesn't fix anything.

By Sean McCauley | March 6, 2013

Release of illegal immigrants causes political controversy

Arizona politicians are angry after the federal government released hundreds of detained illegal immigrants in preparation for sequester cuts.

By Josh Thrall | March 5, 2013

Student group hosts Israeli Apartheid Week

The ASU chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine lifted a mock wall to simulate the barrier between Israel and the West Bank Monday at the Tempe campus as part of the Ninth Annual Israeli Apartheid Week.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | March 4, 2013

Letter: Gay marriage, unemployment policies not a zero-sum game

Letter to the editor: "Unemployment and gay marriage are important issues, and the media is responsible for leading an intelligent discussion."

By Letters | March 4, 2013

Jerry Sequester: Help me help you

Why do politicians get to avoid doing their jobs while the rest of us live in fear of losing ours?

By Jonathan Fortner | March 3, 2013

Sequester cuts could impact ASU student workers

Sequester budget cuts scheduled to go into effect on Friday could include cuts to work-study programs and financial aid.

By Josh Thrall | February 28, 2013

Bowling alone in a culture of hate

We’re losing a sense of community, which causes us to feel more cynical about participating in public life.

| February 28, 2013

Controversial student organizations bill passes committee

House Bill 2169, which would prohibit student organizations from using tuition fees to influence politics, was endorsed by the House Appropriations Committee on Wednesday.

By Josh Thrall | February 27, 2013

House Bill 2086 would require that cities regularly check on and maintain parking meters like this one on Gammage Parkway and South Forest Avenue to ensure they are functioning properly. Rep. Chad Campbell, D-Phoenix, authored the bill in frustration after parking meters in downtown Phoenix stole his change. (Photo by Ashley Kesweder)

Bill would regulate parking meter maintenance

House Bill 2086 would require municipalities to randomly inspect and maintain 10 percent of parking meters every three months.

By Danielle Grobmeier | February 27, 2013

Counterpoint: 'Right to life' should extend past birth

Pro-lifers might want to honor life somewhere else.

By Christine Truong | February 25, 2013

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