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Opinion

Local opinion: I've spent my life defying expectations. Now I'm ready to deliver more.

Local opinion: I've spent my life defying expectations. Now I'm ready to deliver more.

  • Alma Hernadez Special to the Arizona Daily Star

Arizona Rep. Alma Hernandez is making her case for the State Senate, highlighting her legislative record, funding secured for Southern Arizona and advocacy on issues including labor, education, health care and reproductive rights. In the opinion piece, Hernandez argues that experience and pr…

Local opinion: Arizona voters deserve more choices

Local opinion: Arizona voters deserve more choices

  • Sarah Smallhouse Special to the Arizona Daily Star

A No Labels Party leader argues that Arizona’s election system limits voter choice by concentrating power in low-turnout primary elections and heavily partisan districts. The opinion piece encourages broader participation in primary elections and promotes independent-minded candidates as a w…

Tucson Speaks Out: June 20

Tucson Speaks Out: June 20

    Our dear leader

    Local opinion: ICE's relentless and illegal pursuit of Karla Toledo is a betrayal of our oath

    Local opinion: ICE's relentless and illegal pursuit of Karla Toledo is a betrayal of our oath

    • Shelly Burgoyne Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    A veterans advocacy group is criticizing ICE’s renewed deportation case against Tucson DACA recipient Karla Toledo, arguing the move unfairly targets a longtime resident with legal protections under the DACA program. The group is calling for the case to be permanently dismissed.

    Arizona opinion: Arizona’s public lands are too valuable to transfer to the state

    Arizona opinion: Arizona’s public lands are too valuable to transfer to the state

    • Chris Reichel Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    An outdoor industry executive argues that Arizona’s federally managed public lands are vital to recreation, tourism and the state’s economy. Citing a recent fiscal impact study, the opinion piece warns that transferring federal lands to state control could increase costs, reduce access and p…

    Tucson Speaks Out: June 19

    Tucson Speaks Out: June 19

      Pentagon's religion change

      Arizona opinion: ICE is 'breaking' thousands of 'fragile' children in custody

      Arizona opinion: ICE is 'breaking' thousands of 'fragile' children in custody

      • Reyna Montoya Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      An Arizona immigrant-rights advocate argues that the detention of children and families by immigration authorities is causing lasting emotional and psychological harm. The opinion piece highlights recent cases in Arizona, cites concerns from pediatric experts and calls for alternatives to de…

      Letter: Is it just me?

      Letter: Is it just me?

      • Duane Barbour, Midtown

      It seems that a dirt bike circus and UFC cage fight on our White House lawn are treated like it is a normal annual event at the people's house. Media showed it, reported it. Not one opinion have I seen or heard. Does this paper have an opinion on this? Am I the only person hearing the Twilig…

      Letter: The way of the world

      Letter: The way of the world

      • Philip Reinecker, East side

      An article in todays Star spoke about vicious homophobic words written about Becky Burke's social media announcement of the birth of her and wife's newborn. I condemn those who feel the need to be repulsive when addressing others. Their is another side to this however. When you and I welcome…

      Local opinion: I've spent my life defying expectations. Now I'm ready to deliver more.

      Local opinion: I've spent my life defying expectations. Now I'm ready to deliver more.

      • Alma Hernadez Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      Arizona Rep. Alma Hernandez is making her case for the State Senate, highlighting her legislative record, funding secured for Southern Arizona and advocacy on issues including labor, education, health care and reproductive rights. In the opinion piece, Hernandez argues that experience and pr…

      Local opinion: Arizona voters deserve more choices

      Local opinion: Arizona voters deserve more choices

      • Sarah Smallhouse Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      A No Labels Party leader argues that Arizona’s election system limits voter choice by concentrating power in low-turnout primary elections and heavily partisan districts. The opinion piece encourages broader participation in primary elections and promotes independent-minded candidates as a w…

      Tucson Speaks Out: June 20

      Tucson Speaks Out: June 20

        Our dear leader

        Letter: Moral grandstanding

        Letter: Moral grandstanding

        • Damonich Meister, Midtown

        Council Member Lane Santa Cruz’s defense of fare-free transit misses the point. Nobody is against single mothers, veterans, seniors, students, or working people having transportation. The question is whether Sun Tran is safe, clean, reliable, and accountable.

        Letter: Obama Presidential Center

        Letter: Obama Presidential Center

        • Gary Haslett, SaddleBrooke

        At the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center, President Obama gave a powerful speech of hope, peace, inclusion and unity. During the speech he pointed to the large inscription on the side of the beautiful new building. The full inscription comes from his 2015 speech commemorating t…

        Editorial cartoons

        ANOTHER VIEW | Paul Duginski | Cagle Cartoons

        ANOTHER VIEW | Paul Duginski | Cagle Cartoons

        ANOTHER VIEW | John Darkow | Cagle Cartoons

        ANOTHER VIEW | John Darkow | Cagle Cartoons

        Letter: Reflecting pond works

        Letter: Reflecting pond works

          Today the center our country's capitol features an ugly hole in the ground. A hideous arch is planned there. A beautiful rose garden has been uprooted. A ludicrous stage is prominent. Don't even mention the people responsible for this mess. The notion of "heritage" has mutated into overt rac…

          Letter: Tucson homeless

          Letter: Tucson homeless

            Thank you Star for publishing my Sun Tran letter. Now that we have a way to keep the bus from being the hangout, what do we do? We have many organizations acting independently, yet the problem grows. I spent 20 years in Albuquerque and loved it. It is now a ruined city and after many years i…

            Letter: Politics

            Letter: Politics

              CNN is the worst possible source for major network news, less FOX and MSNBC.

              Letter: Hornswoggled

              Letter: Hornswoggled

                Reading the recent MOU between Iran and the US it appears that the purported author of " The Art Of The Deal" was Hornswoggled by a group of Mullahs.

                Local opinion: ICE's relentless and illegal pursuit of Karla Toledo is a betrayal of our oath

                Local opinion: ICE's relentless and illegal pursuit of Karla Toledo is a betrayal of our oath

                  A veterans advocacy group is criticizing ICE’s renewed deportation case against Tucson DACA recipient Karla Toledo, arguing the move unfairly targets a longtime resident with legal protections under the DACA program. The group is calling for the case to be permanently dismissed.

                  Arizona opinion: Arizona’s public lands are too valuable to transfer to the state

                  Arizona opinion: Arizona’s public lands are too valuable to transfer to the state

                    An outdoor industry executive argues that Arizona’s federally managed public lands are vital to recreation, tourism and the state’s economy. Citing a recent fiscal impact study, the opinion piece warns that transferring federal lands to state control could increase costs, reduce access and place new burdens on Arizona taxpayers while threatening outdoor recreation opportunities.

                    Tucson Speaks Out: June 19

                    Tucson Speaks Out: June 19

                      Pentagon's religion change

                      Editorials

                      A note to readers

                      A note to readers

                      To our readers:

                      Local opinion: What leaders like John McCain understood about the truth

                      Local opinion: What leaders like John McCain understood about the truth

                      A defining moment from John McCain’s 2008 campaign is being revisited as a reminder of political integrity, highlighting the importance of correcting misinformation — even within one’s own party — in today’s polarized climate.

                      Arizona Daily Star Editorial: New tactic to come after public lands must be stopped

                      Arizona Daily Star Editorial: New tactic to come after public lands must be stopped

                      Juan Ciscomani has a pivotal role to play in protecting public lands. It's a role that he must fulfill.

                      Local opinion: A dismissive editorial peers through rose-colored glasses

                      Local opinion: A dismissive editorial peers through rose-colored glasses

                      The Herald has missed its mark in offering us reassurance of the court’s stability and the strength of democracy. And when it values confidence over honest scrutiny, its words ring hollow.

                      Columnists

                      Local opinion: I've spent my life defying expectations. Now I'm ready to deliver more.

                      Local opinion: I've spent my life defying expectations. Now I'm ready to deliver more.

                      Arizona Rep. Alma Hernandez is making her case for the State Senate, highlighting her legislative record, funding secured for Southern Arizona and advocacy on issues including labor, education, health care and reproductive rights. In the opinion piece, Hernandez argues that experience and proven results are critical as families face economic challenges and federal policy changes.

                      Local opinion: Arizona voters deserve more choices

                      Local opinion: Arizona voters deserve more choices

                      A No Labels Party leader argues that Arizona’s election system limits voter choice by concentrating power in low-turnout primary elections and heavily partisan districts. The opinion piece encourages broader participation in primary elections and promotes independent-minded candidates as a way to reduce polarization and expand representation.

                      Local opinion: ICE's relentless and illegal pursuit of Karla Toledo is a betrayal of our oath

                      Local opinion: ICE's relentless and illegal pursuit of Karla Toledo is a betrayal of our oath

                      A veterans advocacy group is criticizing ICE’s renewed deportation case against Tucson DACA recipient Karla Toledo, arguing the move unfairly targets a longtime resident with legal protections under the DACA program. The group is calling for the case to be permanently dismissed.

                      Arizona opinion: Arizona’s public lands are too valuable to transfer to the state

                      Arizona opinion: Arizona’s public lands are too valuable to transfer to the state

                      An outdoor industry executive argues that Arizona’s federally managed public lands are vital to recreation, tourism and the state’s economy. Citing a recent fiscal impact study, the opinion piece warns that transferring federal lands to state control could increase costs, reduce access and place new burdens on Arizona taxpayers while threatening outdoor recreation opportunities.

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                      Arizona opinion: Arizona’s public lands are too valuable to transfer to the state

                      Arizona opinion: Arizona’s public lands are too valuable to transfer to the state

                      Local opinion: I've spent my life defying expectations. Now I'm ready to deliver more.

                      Local opinion: I've spent my life defying expectations. Now I'm ready to deliver more.

                      Tucson Speaks Out: June 20

                      Tucson Speaks Out: June 20

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                      Letters to the Editor

                      Letter: Is it just me?

                      Letter: Is it just me?

                      It seems that a dirt bike circus and UFC cage fight on our White House lawn are treated like it is a normal annual event at the people's house. Media showed it, reported it. Not one opinion have I seen or heard. Does this paper have an opinion on this? Am I the only person hearing the Twilig…

                      Letter: The way of the world

                      Letter: The way of the world

                      An article in todays Star spoke about vicious homophobic words written about Becky Burke's social media announcement of the birth of her and wife's newborn. I condemn those who feel the need to be repulsive when addressing others. Their is another side to this however. When you and I welcome…

                      Tucson Speaks Out: June 20

                      Tucson Speaks Out: June 20

                      Our dear leader

                      Letter: Moral grandstanding

                      Letter: Moral grandstanding

                      Council Member Lane Santa Cruz’s defense of fare-free transit misses the point. Nobody is against single mothers, veterans, seniors, students, or working people having transportation. The question is whether Sun Tran is safe, clean, reliable, and accountable.

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