Politics - The Temple News

Protest sparks debate on steps of Paley Library

14 September 2012 Kate Kelly

Demonstration from protestors Thursday afternoon prompts discussion of abortion issue.

TCD holds viewing party for Democratic National Convention

07 September 2012 Addy Peterson

College Democrats worked with Obama for America on Main Campus to hold a viewing party for the national convention.

Getting carded

28 August 2012 Editorial Board

Temple’s new Owl Cards shield students from a questionable voter ID law.

The second floor of the Student Center was lined with students yesterday, Aug. 27, as they waited to get their new Owl Cards. Old cards will remain valid until Sept. 10, when Temple will start using the newly issued IDs. ( KATE MCCANN / TTN )

Redesigned IDs ready for pick up

28 August 2012 Lily Fronden

New Owl Cards act as PNC Bank ATM cards and comply with the state’s voter ID law.

Republicans await Cain’s stop on Main Campus

28 August 2012 Sean Carlin

Former presidential candidate chooses Temple for his College Truth Tour.

Sacrificing millions in revenue, university officials keep tuition level

20 July 2012 Sean Carlin

Level state funding allowed officials to keep tuition at last year’s rate, at the cost of some revenue dollars.

Second, but not final, hearing held on neighborhood improvement district

04 May 2012 Sean Carlin

The second hearing on the NCNID featured many of the same voices, but more hearings will be held on it. Philadelphia City Council held its second hearing on bill number 120020, the North Central Neighborhood

Clean water advocate lectures at final teach-in

27 April 2012 Ali Watkins

Teach-in lectures end with a discussion on hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking.” The Dissent in America Teach-In series wrapped up another year Friday, April 20, with a visit from Brady Russell, director of Eastern Pennsylvania Clean

Students for Liberty attend Paul rally at Independence Hall

23 April 2012 John Moritz

The rally was held in a lead up to the Pa. republican primary election. A small contingent from Temple University Students for Liberty withstood the elements Sunday, April 22, for a chance to hear republican

District meeting focuses on Temple

23 April 2012 Angelo Fichera

Neighbors sounded off about students and the improvement district at a meeting. With no developers or steering committee members beside him, Darrell Clarke on Thursday, April 19, told his constituents he wanted to have a