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Opinion

Opinion: Arizona has a growth problem, not just a water problem

Opinion: Arizona has a growth problem, not just a water problem

  • Rusty Childress For The Arizona Republic

The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

National opinion: Rodeos belong in the dustbin of history

National opinion: Rodeos belong in the dustbin of history

  • Jennifer O’Connor People for the Ethical Treatment of Animal

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Local opinion: ESA demand is a symptom, not the disease

Local opinion: ESA demand is a symptom, not the disease

  • Audrey Talbert Special to the Arizona Daily Star

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Tucson Speaks Out: August 6

Tucson Speaks Out: August 6

    Ciscomani lost his voice

    Local opinion: Trying ignorance over education

    Local opinion: Trying ignorance over education

    • Michael A. Chihak Special to the Arizona Daily Star

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    Tucson Speaks Out: August 5

    Tucson Speaks Out: August 5

      The ship of fools

      Opinion: Arizona spends 4 years educating grads who then leave

      Opinion: Arizona spends 4 years educating grads who then leave

      • John M. Fredericks, Roxanne Murphy and Margarita Pivovarova For the Arizona Republic

      The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

      Don't ban AI out of unfounded fear | Gregory S. McNeal

      Don't ban AI out of unfounded fear | Gregory S. McNeal

        Federal regulators, responding to Energy Secretary Chris Wright's request, recently ordered grid operators to connect big power users faster, so the country can feed the data centers that artificial intelligence runs on.

        Regulate AI before it's too late | J.J. Branch

        Regulate AI before it's too late | J.J. Branch

          It reads like a science-fiction movie, except it’s completely real, and we’re living it.

          If our time is characterized by dishonesty, what can we do about it? — Richard Kyte

          If our time is characterized by dishonesty, what can we do about it? — Richard Kyte

          • Richard Kyte Columnist

          A new book argues that honesty may be society’s most treasured virtue, yet restoring trust requires individuals to practice reliability, respect and sincerity daily.

          Gary Varvel for Aug 07, 2026

          Gary Varvel for Aug 07, 2026

            Letter: MAGA cult

            Letter: MAGA cult

            • Craig Miller, Northwest side

            Loyal continues to pucker up for Trump. I think he would fit in as a follower of Jim Jones, David Koresh, et al. He's in a cult with blind obedience to the leader no matter who insane the leader is. The Republicans most important issue is transgender men in sports.. I don't believe men shoul…

            The way out of Trump’s failed Iran war | Philadelphia Inquirer

            The way out of Trump’s failed Iran war | Philadelphia Inquirer

              Much like the rest of President Donald Trump’s war with Iran, the latest outbreak of hostilities has produced nothing but death, destruction and disorder. The current flow of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz makes the Schuylkill Expressway look fast, Tehran retains its capacity to terror…

              Don’t curtail access to weight-loss drugs | Shria Bucha

              Don’t curtail access to weight-loss drugs | Shria Bucha

                Last November, a patient of mine — 19 years old and established in our primary care clinic in Massachusetts — came in for her annual physical. She’d done everything we’d asked for her chronic obesity. She’d traded the bus for a mile-long walk to school, every day, both ways.

                Editorial cartoons

                ANOTHER VIEW | Paul Duginski | Cagle Cartoons

                ANOTHER VIEW | Paul Duginski | Cagle Cartoons

                ANOTHER VIEW | Gary McCoy | Cagle Cartoons

                ANOTHER VIEW | Gary McCoy | Cagle Cartoons

                Democrats have to shove socialists out of the party | Dallas Morning News

                Democrats have to shove socialists out of the party | Dallas Morning News

                  Political platform statements are weird documents as a rule. They seek to appease pet constituencies and embrace a lot of ideas that most candidates would prefer mainstream voters either ignore or, better yet, never know about.

                  Naked dressing for brides tries to square the circle | Froma Harrop

                  Naked dressing for brides tries to square the circle | Froma Harrop

                    Brides should know they already have a man. They don't have to use their wedding to attract a date for Saturday night. They've supposedly secured one for the foreseeable future.

                    Opinion: Arizona has a growth problem, not just a water problem

                    Opinion: Arizona has a growth problem, not just a water problem

                      The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

                      National opinion: Rodeos belong in the dustbin of history

                      National opinion: Rodeos belong in the dustbin of history

                        The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

                        Local opinion: ESA demand is a symptom, not the disease

                        Local opinion: ESA demand is a symptom, not the disease

                          The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

                          Tucson Speaks Out: August 6

                          Tucson Speaks Out: August 6

                            Ciscomani lost his voice

                            Local opinion: Trying ignorance over education

                            Local opinion: Trying ignorance over education

                              The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

                              Editorials

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                              A note to readers

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                              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.

                              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.

                              Columnists

                              Don't ban AI out of unfounded fear | Gregory S. McNeal

                              Don't ban AI out of unfounded fear | Gregory S. McNeal

                              Federal regulators, responding to Energy Secretary Chris Wright's request, recently ordered grid operators to connect big power users faster, so the country can feed the data centers that artificial intelligence runs on.

                              Regulate AI before it's too late | J.J. Branch

                              Regulate AI before it's too late | J.J. Branch

                              It reads like a science-fiction movie, except it’s completely real, and we’re living it.

                              If our time is characterized by dishonesty, what can we do about it? — Richard Kyte

                              If our time is characterized by dishonesty, what can we do about it? — Richard Kyte

                              A new book argues that honesty may be society’s most treasured virtue, yet restoring trust requires individuals to practice reliability, respect and sincerity daily.

                              The way out of Trump’s failed Iran war | Philadelphia Inquirer

                              The way out of Trump’s failed Iran war | Philadelphia Inquirer

                              Much like the rest of President Donald Trump’s war with Iran, the latest outbreak of hostilities has produced nothing but death, destruction and disorder. The current flow of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz makes the Schuylkill Expressway look fast, Tehran retains its capacity to terrorize its neighbors with cheap drones, and more American service members and civilians in the region have been killed or wounded.

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                              Letters to the Editor

                              Letter: MAGA cult

                              Letter: MAGA cult

                              Loyal continues to pucker up for Trump. I think he would fit in as a follower of Jim Jones, David Koresh, et al. He's in a cult with blind obedience to the leader no matter who insane the leader is. The Republicans most important issue is transgender men in sports.. I don't believe men shoul…

                              Tucson Speaks Out: August 6

                              Tucson Speaks Out: August 6

                              Ciscomani lost his voice

                              Letter: Advocacy for term limits

                              Letter: Advocacy for term limits

                              Kay Granger, a congresswoman from Texas, stopped voting on July 24. It was later confirmed that she was living in a senior living facility suffering from dementia. Tom Kean Jr., a representative from New Jersey, missed more than 140 votes from early March to June 30. It was then revealed he …

                              Letter: Hey Boomer

                              Letter: Hey Boomer

                              Remember when ICE began, and they were disappearing people off the streets, with their due process and rights being violated? I remember how you ridiculed us for standing up for them. You have confirmed at another time, that you are a “critical thinker”. If that’s true, you may want to do so…

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