Mistreatment of Fitzsimmons' work
- John R. Welch For the Arizona Republic
The Tohono O'odham Nation is suing to block a proposed 62-mile border wall in southern Arizona, arguing it would unlawfully cross reservation land and damage sacred cultural sites.
- Betty Villegas Special to the Arizona Daily Star
A longtime Arizona housing leader argues the new 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act gives the state a chance to expand affordable housing, modernize outdated policies and invest in infrastructure. The opinion says solving the housing crisis will require collaboration, innovation and accountability.
- Terry Bracy Special to the Arizona Daily Star
Drawing parallels to McCarthyism, this opinion argues President Donald Trump is reviving Red Scare-style political tactics by labeling opponents as communists. The author says the strategy distracts from policy failures and deepens political division ahead of the next election.
- Sharon Megdal and David Wegner Special to the Arizona Daily Star
As Colorado River negotiations remain unsettled, this opinion urges Arizona leaders and residents to prepare for future water shortages through conservation, reuse, infrastructure investments and greater public engagement on the state's long-term water future.
- Kelly Paisley Special to the Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's clean energy boom is creating jobs and attracting billions in investment, this opinion argues. But without federal permitting reform, the author says lengthy approval delays could slow new projects, strain the electric grid and drive up energy costs.
Political cartoonists from across the country react to renewed fighting in Iran.
- Norma guest, East side
For almost 10 years I volunteered working the Pima County polls. I am very familiar with the process and can attest to the legitimacy, honesty and high-quality of how our county has run its elections. The only time I ever remember anyone questioning our election integrity was when Trump star…
- Tom Henderson, West side
Last night i watched Trump's address to the nation online. It started with his usual story of how great this country is doing, how great he is, etc. Then he got into the 2020 "stolen" election, with his opinions on rampant voter fraud, hacking by foreign governments, thousands of illegal imm…
- Bill Jones, East side
ACC Commissioner Marquez Peterson discussed reliable and affordable energy but provided no information regarding either. Texas demonstrates that renewable energy (33% of the total) is very reliable. Burning fossil fuels costs more than solar or wind. The current costs in cents per kWh are: s…
- Jerry Anderson, Midtown
Sharon Bronson served on the Pima County Board of Supervisors for way too long. And now as a retired mediocre politician, she forgets every Pima County Democrat who helped put her and remain in office and throws her support for Trump’s yes guy, CD 6 incumbent Ciscomaga. Fortunately, Bronson’…
- Chuck Barrett, Midtown
Having worked 15 years in farm labor organizing during my life, I’ve paid attention to the news of the cyclosporiasis epidemic and its sources in fresh produce. Part of that work was in the Yuma/San Luis area where I sometimes differed with the conservative Western Growers Association (WGA) …
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Just over one year ago, my congressman, Juan Ciscomani, voted for legislation that cut AHCCCS and SNAP, restricting access to healthcare and food assistance for thousands of Arizona families. Hospitals across Arizona are struggling and closing, and hundreds of thousands of Arizonans have los…
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Republicans have wanted to abolish the Department of Education since it was established in 1979. Under Secretary Linda McMahon, they’ve come closer than ever to achieving this goal. They may come to regret it.
The Pentagon has a well-deserved reputation for erring on the side of secrecy when classifying documents. Now it wants even more power to hide information from the American taxpayer.
The median house price in Nantucket, Massachusetts, is nearly $4 million. It was just $500,000 in 1995. This sounds like a stunning increase in one of the hottest and least accessible real estate markets in the country. What’s even more stunning is the stock market: If you invested $500,000 in the S&P 500 Index in 1995, you’d have more than $8.2 million today, even more if you reinvested the dividends you earned.
The Tohono O'odham Nation is suing to block a proposed 62-mile border wall in southern Arizona, arguing it would unlawfully cross reservation land and damage sacred cultural sites.
To our readers:
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.
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.
Juan Ciscomani has a pivotal role to play in protecting public lands. It's a role that he must fulfill.
Republicans have wanted to abolish the Department of Education since it was established in 1979. Under Secretary Linda McMahon, they’ve come closer than ever to achieving this goal. They may come to regret it.
The Pentagon has a well-deserved reputation for erring on the side of secrecy when classifying documents. Now it wants even more power to hide information from the American taxpayer.
The median house price in Nantucket, Massachusetts, is nearly $4 million. It was just $500,000 in 1995. This sounds like a stunning increase in one of the hottest and least accessible real estate markets in the country. What’s even more stunning is the stock market: If you invested $500,000 in the S&P 500 Index in 1995, you’d have more than $8.2 million today, even more if you reinvested the dividends you earned.
The Tohono O'odham Nation is suing to block a proposed 62-mile border wall in southern Arizona, arguing it would unlawfully cross reservation land and damage sacred cultural sites.
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Mistreatment of Fitzsimmons' work
For almost 10 years I volunteered working the Pima County polls. I am very familiar with the process and can attest to the legitimacy, honesty and high-quality of how our county has run its elections. The only time I ever remember anyone questioning our election integrity was when Trump star…
Last night i watched Trump's address to the nation online. It started with his usual story of how great this country is doing, how great he is, etc. Then he got into the 2020 "stolen" election, with his opinions on rampant voter fraud, hacking by foreign governments, thousands of illegal imm…
ACC Commissioner Marquez Peterson discussed reliable and affordable energy but provided no information regarding either. Texas demonstrates that renewable energy (33% of the total) is very reliable. Burning fossil fuels costs more than solar or wind. The current costs in cents per kWh are: s…