politics - The Temple News

Two months in, students reflect on their Election Day vote

21 March 2025 Bayleh Alexander

Midway through Donald Trump’s second presidential term, he has issued nearly 90 executive orders, prompting a range of responses from students.

“Go Birds”: Temple freshman goes viral for Harris exchange

05 November 2024 Mike Nonnemaker

Elkan Pleat went viral for saying “Go Birds” to Vice President Kamala Harris at a CNN town hall for undecided voters.

The activists moving potential voters to the polls

05 November 2024 Jadon George

On-the-ground organizers are playing an outsize role in the Keystone State’s closest races.

Crockett regales Temple BLSA with campaign trail tales

01 November 2024 Jadon George

United States Rep. Jasmine Crockett came to Main Campus this week to talk to Temple’s Black Law Student Association just days before the 2024 election.

Obama’s Temple rally met with SJP protestors

29 October 2024 Bayleh Alexander

Pro-Palestine students rallied against former President Barack Obama’s appearance at a rally for Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign at The Liacouras Center Monday.

TABJ members pack WHYY for Harris sit-down interview

19 September 2024 Jadon George

The vice president and Democratic presidential nominee took questions at an NABJ event Tuesday, with Temple students in the audience.

Students share hopes for Philly-hosted presidential debate

27 August 2024 Bayleh Alexander

On Sept. 10, Presidential nominees Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will host their first debate at the Philadelphia National Constitution Center, presented by ABC.

Temple students, campus leaders sound off after Biden ends re-election campaign

22 July 2024 Bayleh Alexander and Jadon George

On Sunday, Joe Biden gave into national pressure demanding he step down as President after his term is over. His age and declining cognitive ability were the primary concerns.

Temple students, residents attend polls for 2022 midterm election

08 November 2022 Julia Merola and Samuel O'Neal

Polls were open on Nov. 8 from 7 a.m. and any voter standing in line by 8 p.m. was able to cast a ballot.

Temple students, professors fearful following the reversal of Roe v. Wade

28 June 2022 Julia Merola, Fallon Roth and Suki Ortega

In response to last week’s reversal of Roe v. Wade, students are shocked and nervous for the future.