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Opinion

National opinion: Why Oak Flat demands our collective action

National opinion: Why Oak Flat demands our collective action

  • Ilka Vega Special to the Arizona Daily Star

Learn more about Oak Flat and support Indigenous-led advocacy efforts by visiting apache-stronghold.com. Use your voice to protect sacred land and advance environmental justice.

Tucson Speaks Out: April 20

Tucson Speaks Out: April 20

    Funding for Armory Park Senior Center

    Michael A. Chihak: Athletics rakes it in, while academics must ‘bear up’

    Michael A. Chihak: Athletics rakes it in, while academics must ‘bear up’

    • Michael A. Chihak Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    Donors to athletics indeed fuel wonder. The wonder: Why give to sports over academics? A basketball championship over world-class research, perhaps even a Nobel Prize?

    Local opinion: Data centers must use solar power

    Local opinion: Data centers must use solar power

    • Mike Carran Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    As data center demand accelerates, solar plus storage systems offer a path to sustainable, water efficient digital infrastructure. Both the Pima County Board of Supervisors and the city of Marana must demand nothing less.

    Tucson Speaks Out: April 19

    Tucson Speaks Out: April 19

      Total victory

      Local opinion: Let them eat $2 million

      Local opinion: Let them eat $2 million

      • Rick Rappaport Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      Isn’t it a much better plan to view the city as a real partner and not a punching bag? Wouldn’t it be a better idea to make a significantly larger investment into the City’s plan to prepare for and mitigate the risks of climate catastrophe?

      Tucson Speaks Out: April 18

      Tucson Speaks Out: April 18

        Are you kidding?

        Prediction markets are a gamble we can’t afford | Seattle Times

        Prediction markets are a gamble we can’t afford | Seattle Times

          When will the U.S. government confirm that aliens exist? How many people will fall ill with measles this year? Will President Donald Trump be impeached?

          National opinion: Why Oak Flat demands our collective action

          National opinion: Why Oak Flat demands our collective action

          • Ilka Vega Special to the Arizona Daily Star

          Learn more about Oak Flat and support Indigenous-led advocacy efforts by visiting apache-stronghold.com. Use your voice to protect sacred land and advance environmental justice.

          Tucson Speaks Out: April 20

          Tucson Speaks Out: April 20

            Funding for Armory Park Senior Center

            Gary Varvel for Apr 20, 2026

            Gary Varvel for Apr 20, 2026

              Michael A. Chihak: Athletics rakes it in, while academics must ‘bear up’

              Michael A. Chihak: Athletics rakes it in, while academics must ‘bear up’

              • Michael A. Chihak Special to the Arizona Daily Star

              Donors to athletics indeed fuel wonder. The wonder: Why give to sports over academics? A basketball championship over world-class research, perhaps even a Nobel Prize?

              Local opinion: Data centers must use solar power

              Local opinion: Data centers must use solar power

              • Mike Carran Special to the Arizona Daily Star

              As data center demand accelerates, solar plus storage systems offer a path to sustainable, water efficient digital infrastructure. Both the Pima County Board of Supervisors and the city of Marana must demand nothing less.

              Tucson Speaks Out: April 19

              Tucson Speaks Out: April 19

                Total victory

                Editorial cartoons

                ANOTHER VIEW | Bob Englehart | Cagle Cartoons

                ANOTHER VIEW | Bob Englehart | Cagle Cartoons

                ANOTHER VIEW | Dave Granlund | Cagle Cartoons

                ANOTHER VIEW | Dave Granlund | Cagle Cartoons

                Local opinion: Let them eat $2 million

                Local opinion: Let them eat $2 million

                  Isn’t it a much better plan to view the city as a real partner and not a punching bag? Wouldn’t it be a better idea to make a significantly larger investment into the City’s plan to prepare for and mitigate the risks of climate catastrophe?

                  Letter: Blessed are the peacemakers

                  Letter: Blessed are the peacemakers

                    I was sad to see the feud between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV break out recently.

                    Tucson Speaks Out: April 18

                    Tucson Speaks Out: April 18

                      Are you kidding?

                      The Ethical Life: Columns by Richard Kyte

                      The Ethical Life: Columns by Richard Kyte

                        Richard Kyte is director of the D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership at Viterbo University in La Crosse.

                        Letter: THE SECRET OF BIRTH TOURISM

                        Letter: THE SECRET OF BIRTH TOURISM

                          I believe that birth tourism is real.

                          Mort Rosenblum: Improving our world, one child and one book at a time

                          Mort Rosenblum: Improving our world, one child and one book at a time

                            The question in America is whether enough voters can see the looming dangers and cast ballots in November. And then keep fighting. 

                            Local opinion: Shut It down? Tucson can lead this May Day

                            Local opinion: Shut It down? Tucson can lead this May Day

                              The goal is not just absence. It is presence. A visible, collective refusal to go along with business as usual.

                              Editorials

                              A note to readers

                              A note to readers

                              To our readers:

                              Arizona Daily Star editorial: Julia Benitez, 'la abuela,' must be released

                              Arizona Daily Star editorial: Julia Benitez, 'la abuela,' must be released

                              Arizona Daily Star border reporter Emily Bregel reported last Sunday that our government is in the business of jailing confused grandmothers with no criminal history.

                              Arizona Daily Star Editorial: The Star endorses Propositions 418, 419

                              Arizona Daily Star Editorial: The Star endorses Propositions 418, 419

                              The Arizona Daily Star endorses the passage of Propositions 418 and 419, the RTA Next plan and funding authorization.

                              Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                              Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                              🎧 The hosts examine how personalized feeds amplify conflict, bury progress and leave citizens exhausted and polarized, reinforcing a distorted picture of society that feels broken and perpetually on edge.

                              Columnists

                              Prediction markets are a gamble we can’t afford | Seattle Times

                              Prediction markets are a gamble we can’t afford | Seattle Times

                              When will the U.S. government confirm that aliens exist? How many people will fall ill with measles this year? Will President Donald Trump be impeached?

                              National opinion: Why Oak Flat demands our collective action

                              National opinion: Why Oak Flat demands our collective action

                              Learn more about Oak Flat and support Indigenous-led advocacy efforts by visiting apache-stronghold.com. Use your voice to protect sacred land and advance environmental justice.

                              Michael A. Chihak: Athletics rakes it in, while academics must ‘bear up’

                              Michael A. Chihak: Athletics rakes it in, while academics must ‘bear up’

                              Donors to athletics indeed fuel wonder. The wonder: Why give to sports over academics? A basketball championship over world-class research, perhaps even a Nobel Prize?

                              Local opinion: Data centers must use solar power

                              Local opinion: Data centers must use solar power

                              As data center demand accelerates, solar plus storage systems offer a path to sustainable, water efficient digital infrastructure. Both the Pima County Board of Supervisors and the city of Marana must demand nothing less.

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                              Tucson Speaks Out: April 20

                              Tucson Speaks Out: April 20

                              Local opinion: What we lost when we lost Chris Sheafe

                              Local opinion: What we lost when we lost Chris Sheafe

                              Michael A. Chihak: Athletics rakes it in, while academics must ‘bear up’

                              Michael A. Chihak: Athletics rakes it in, while academics must ‘bear up’

                              Shopping

                              How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                              How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                              Affiliate. Learn how to buy WLFI Token in this step by step guide for beginners. 

                              Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                              Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                              Affiliate. Learn how to create and use a Solana wallet, stake SOL, swap tokens, bridge assets, and stay secure with Best Wallet’s multi-chain features.

                              Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                              Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                              Affiliate. Learn what a Web3 wallet is, how to set one up, and how to stay safe while exploring DeFi, NFTs, and new crypto coins with beginner‑friendly apps like Best Wallet.​

                              Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                              Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                              Affiliate. Find out which crypto coins you should watch closely in 2025. 

                              Letters to the Editor

                              Tucson Speaks Out: April 20

                              Tucson Speaks Out: April 20

                              Funding for Armory Park Senior Center

                              Tucson Speaks Out: April 19

                              Tucson Speaks Out: April 19

                              Total victory

                              Letter: Blessed are the peacemakers

                              Letter: Blessed are the peacemakers

                              I was sad to see the feud between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV break out recently.

                              Tucson Speaks Out: April 18

                              Tucson Speaks Out: April 18

                              Are you kidding?

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