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Opinion

Local opinion: Gutting financial aid will not balance any budget

Local opinion: Gutting financial aid will not balance any budget

  • Sofía Martínez Ramos Special to the Arizona Daily Star

The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

Tucson Speaks Out: September 4

Tucson Speaks Out: September 4

    A measure of the man

    Tucson Speaks Out: September 3

    Tucson Speaks Out: September 3

      Our troops deserve more support

      Opinion: Trump administration legalizes extinction of the Gunnison sage-grouse

      Opinion: Trump administration legalizes extinction of the Gunnison sage-grouse

      • Ted Williams Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

      Opinion: Arizona cities should think twice about Axon's AI tools

      Opinion: Arizona cities should think twice about Axon's AI tools

      • Jacob George For The Arizona Republic

      The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

      Opinion:Arizona needs its own Native American Voting Rights Act

      Opinion:Arizona needs its own Native American Voting Rights Act

      • Jaynie Parrish For The Arizona Republic

      The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

      Local opinion: Tucson voters should reject TEP franchise agreement

      Local opinion: Tucson voters should reject TEP franchise agreement

      • Russell Lowes Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

      Local opinion: Gutting financial aid will not balance any budget

      Local opinion: Gutting financial aid will not balance any budget

      • Sofía Martínez Ramos Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

      5 things Dolly Parton taught us about work | Dimon Kendrick-Holmes

      5 things Dolly Parton taught us about work | Dimon Kendrick-Holmes

        When it came to managing her career and investing her money, Dolly Parton said "yes" to a lot of kids -- and "no" to Elvis. 

        Republicans are the party of the working class | Shaun McCutcheon

        Republicans are the party of the working class | Shaun McCutcheon

          For generations, the political map of America was simple and stable.

          Trump’s policies make Democrats best for workers | David Madland and Aurelia Glass

          Trump’s policies make Democrats best for workers | David Madland and Aurelia Glass

            The Democratic Party wins the “party of workers” title by default. That's because the Trump administration and the Republican Party, which controls both houses of Congress, spent the last year and a half chasing erratic and corrupt policies that increase living costs, weaken wages and push f…

            Tucson Speaks Out: September 4

            Tucson Speaks Out: September 4

              A measure of the man

              Gary Varvel for Sep 04, 2026

              Gary Varvel for Sep 04, 2026

                U.S. takeover threatens China’s oil-backed loans

                U.S. takeover threatens China’s oil-backed loans

                • Wion - World News

                The battle over Venezuela's vast energy reserves has entered a dramatic geopolitical phase. A new deal grants the U.S. operational access to oilfields containing 65 billion barrels, displacing assets previously operated by Chinese and Russian energy firms. The move jeopardizes billions of do…

                Editorial cartoons

                ANOTHER VIEW | Bill Day | Cagle Cartoons

                ANOTHER VIEW | Bill Day | Cagle Cartoons

                ANOTHER VIEW | John Darkow | Cagle Cartoons

                ANOTHER VIEW | John Darkow | Cagle Cartoons

                She used Flock camera data to track her ex

                She used Flock camera data to track her ex

                  An officer repeatedly accessed Flock camera data on her ex and his girlfriend. They say it explained why she kept showing up.

                  Letter: Transphobia

                  Letter: Transphobia

                    I find myself becoming increasingly incensed by the small but steady drum beat of transphobic LTEs. Mr. Freedom’s bigoted sexist campaign to join the WNBA is ridiculous and insulting to all women. But he’s just background noise compared to this weekend’s LTE stating that the United Nations t…

                    Letter: Public safety and community

                    Letter: Public safety and community

                      Our president’s plans are not public safety plans. We are unprepared in this country, in this state, for major disruptions. Be they man-made or nature-made. Have we updated and secured our country’s infrastructure, water, power grid, the growing and transit of food and materials? Do we have …

                      Letter: Hobbs’ handling of investigations

                      Letter: Hobbs’ handling of investigations

                        I want to commend the Star and other state and local journalistic outlets for honestly covering the recent investigations alleging Gov. Hobbs’ involvement in DCS’ reimbursement increases. It appears that both AG Mayes’ and Republicans’ investigations indicate that Hobbs was not involved in t…

                        Letter: THE STAR’S LTE POLICY

                        Letter: THE STAR’S LTE POLICY

                          The STAR implemented a new LTE policy approximately three months ago that limited one printed opinion per month. Ostensibly, this was to ensure that more readers have the opportunity to be heard. Unfortunately, the vast, vast majority of opinions submitted are vile, Trump-hating diatribes. O…

                          Letter: CLEANING HOUSE

                          Letter: CLEANING HOUSE

                            Gerald Farrinton submitted an interesting Guest Opinion regarding restoring the balance and reversing the decline of our country. His statement, “Just clean house and throw the rascals out — as many of them as possible, all at once, at all levels of governance, in all institutions. Oh, if th…

                            Letter: THERE IS NO PRIDE IN HAVING WHAT YOU DID NOT WORK FOR

                            Letter: THERE IS NO PRIDE IN HAVING WHAT YOU DID NOT WORK FOR

                              The American ideal that one must earn what one has is being questioned? This generation of Social Democrats, and many left-leaning Democrats, have decided that earning what one has is an archaic principle and that all are entitled to an equal share of the pie regardless of effort. This minds…

                              Editorials

                              A note to readers

                              A note to readers

                              To our readers:

                              Join Tucson’s conversation through the Star’s opinion pages

                              Join Tucson’s conversation through the Star’s opinion pages

                              The Arizona Daily Star’s opinion section aims to foster healthy engagement and debate on the best paths forward for Tucson. Here’s how you can be a part of it.

                              Local opinion: A subscriber’s hope for the Arizona Daily Star

                              Local opinion: A subscriber’s hope for the Arizona Daily Star

                              I read with genuine interest the Arizona Daily Star’s recent story about David Hoffmann’s investment in Lee Enterprises and his vision for local newspapers.

                              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.

                              Columnists

                              Local opinion: Gutting financial aid will not balance any budget

                              Local opinion: Gutting financial aid will not balance any budget

                              The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

                              5 things Dolly Parton taught us about work | Dimon Kendrick-Holmes

                              5 things Dolly Parton taught us about work | Dimon Kendrick-Holmes

                              When it came to managing her career and investing her money, Dolly Parton said "yes" to a lot of kids -- and "no" to Elvis. 

                              Republicans are the party of the working class | Shaun McCutcheon

                              Republicans are the party of the working class | Shaun McCutcheon

                              For generations, the political map of America was simple and stable.

                              Trump’s policies make Democrats best for workers | David Madland and Aurelia Glass

                              Trump’s policies make Democrats best for workers | David Madland and Aurelia Glass

                              The Democratic Party wins the “party of workers” title by default. That's because the Trump administration and the Republican Party, which controls both houses of Congress, spent the last year and a half chasing erratic and corrupt policies that increase living costs, weaken wages and push financial security out of reach for the next generation of working Americans.  

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                              Letters to the Editor

                              Tucson Speaks Out: September 4

                              Tucson Speaks Out: September 4

                              A measure of the man

                              Letter: Transphobia

                              Letter: Transphobia

                              I find myself becoming increasingly incensed by the small but steady drum beat of transphobic LTEs. Mr. Freedom’s bigoted sexist campaign to join the WNBA is ridiculous and insulting to all women. But he’s just background noise compared to this weekend’s LTE stating that the United Nations t…

                              Letter: Public safety and community

                              Letter: Public safety and community

                              Our president’s plans are not public safety plans. We are unprepared in this country, in this state, for major disruptions. Be they man-made or nature-made. Have we updated and secured our country’s infrastructure, water, power grid, the growing and transit of food and materials? Do we have …

                              Letter: Hobbs’ handling of investigations

                              Letter: Hobbs’ handling of investigations

                              I want to commend the Star and other state and local journalistic outlets for honestly covering the recent investigations alleging Gov. Hobbs’ involvement in DCS’ reimbursement increases. It appears that both AG Mayes’ and Republicans’ investigations indicate that Hobbs was not involved in t…

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