Politics - The Temple News

Campus activism evolves alongside changes in Washington

11 March 2025 Nurbanu Sahin and Dharav Kakkad

Multiple student groups have formed to advocate against executive orders through organizing and spreading resources.

Temple to safeguard students’ gender identity expressions despite unclear ramifications

01 March 2025 Kylie Sokoloff

A recent executive order from President Donald Trump has forced Temple employees and students to brace for potential impacts on LGBTQ rights and gender-affirming care.

University students, faculty protest cuts to higher education research

19 February 2025 Nurbanu Sahin and Nicole Barbarito

Philadelphia’s higher education community rallied at U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick’s Philadelphia office to protest cuts to academic and scientific research.

Biden’s higher education legacy uncertain following recent Trump orders

08 February 2025 Kylie Sokoloff

Biden’s presidency saw the implementation of more than 40 higher education policies, with a focus on student loan relief, program funding and civil liberties.

Kenyatta announces bid for DNC vice chair

04 January 2025 Evelyn Blower

The election will be held Feb. 1 for the position, with potentially three new open seats for the taking.

Tracking 2024 general election in Pennsylvania

05 November 2024 Web Editor

Polls closed at 8 p.m. in Pennsylvania as voters cast ballots for races including President, U.S. Senate, Attorney General and the U.S. House of Representatives.

Voter Guide: 2024 General Election

22 October 2024 Evelyn Blower, Nurbanu Sahin and Samantha Morgan

The Temple News outlines everything you need to know before voting in the 2024 general election on Nov. 5.

Here’s what you need to know about Pennsylvania’s U.S Senate Race

22 October 2024 Nurbanu Sahin

Bob Casey and Dave McCormick are running for the U.S. Senate seat in Pennsylvania alongside three third-party candidates.

Who’s on the ballot for North Central residents

22 October 2024 Evelyn Blower

The Temple News compiled a comprehensive list of all of the candidates that voters will decide in the Nov. 5 election.

Here’s what the presidential race could mean for immigration laws

22 October 2024 Evelyn Blower and Haddijatou Jammeh

The Temple News explores the differences between Trump and Harris’ stances on immigration policies they hope to implement if elected.