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Tucson Speaks Out: October 23

Tucson Speaks Out: October 23

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    Opinion: Tucson should reject TEP's 25-year franchise agreement

    Opinion: Tucson should reject TEP's 25-year franchise agreement

    • Daniel Dempsey
      Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

    Vail voters face another override with no clear plan shown

    Vail voters face another override with no clear plan shown

    • Bob Weiland
      Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

    Tucson Speaks Out: October 22

    Tucson Speaks Out: October 22

      Plug-in hybrid cars

      Opinion: Arizona needs Copper World copper, but must protect water and air

      Opinion: Arizona needs Copper World copper, but must protect water and air

      • Liam Barton
        Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

      Tucson Speaks Out: October 21

      Tucson Speaks Out: October 21

        Lawmaker trades threats, abuse

        Opinion: Vote no on Prop. 144: Arizona deserves better election policy

        Opinion: Vote no on Prop. 144: Arizona deserves better election policy

        • Sarah Smallhouse and Ted Hinderaker
          Special to the Arizona Daily Star

        The following is the opinion and analysis of the writers:

        Letter: Prop 425: Forrest Gump for PimaCo Supe

        Letter: Prop 425: Forrest Gump for PimaCo Supe

        • Bill Sellers, Oro Valley

        Here’s a Metro of ~1.2 million, that’s ~40-45% UN-incorporated, has zero crosstown freeways, a feckless 1-party County (& City) government autocracy overseeing multiple, five-figure population CDPs (census designated places) with million dollar neighborhoods on crumbling streets, squalid…

        Letter: Truth in Advertising

        Letter: Truth in Advertising

        • Loran Hancock, Northwest side

        It is always fun to listen to political ads and what the liars want to say about the opposition. I saw a commercial that was trying attack Juan Ciscomani and the comment was that Juan voted against AI Controls for children in Arizona. Of course, the first consideration was that Juan Ciscoman…

        Letter: Can Trump Get Any Worse?

        Letter: Can Trump Get Any Worse?

        • Don Ries, Southeast side

        Trump tells veterans poisoned by contaminated water in Camp Lejune for 30 years they will get help only if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections. If the Democrats win there will be no money for them. As a veteran I find this blatant bribery and disrespec…

        Tucson Speaks Out: October 23

        Tucson Speaks Out: October 23

          Strings attached

          Opinion: Tucson should reject TEP's 25-year franchise agreement

          Opinion: Tucson should reject TEP's 25-year franchise agreement

          • Daniel Dempsey
            Special to the Arizona Daily Star

          The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

          Letter: Ciscomani Promises

          Letter: Ciscomani Promises

          • Joe Machado, Northwest side

          If Juan Ciscomani were Pinocchio, his nose would stretch clear across the 6th congressional district. He promised to protect Medicaid, vulnerable adults and children. He promised to work to end the Iran war, support our Veterans, and promised to lower living costs,

          Letter: The sickness of Donald Trump

          Letter: The sickness of Donald Trump

          • Don Ries, Southeast side

          Many Americans agree with President Trump’s policies, and I and many other Americans do not agree with his policies. That is why we have political debates and then elections to see whose ideas will receive the most support. President Trump just showed his own mental illness when he posted th…

          Editorial cartoons

          ANOTHER VIEW | Dave Whamond | Cagle Cartoons

          ANOTHER VIEW | Dave Whamond | Cagle Cartoons

          ANOTHER VIEW | Dave Granlund | Cagle Cartoons

          ANOTHER VIEW | Dave Granlund | Cagle Cartoons

          Letter: Resisting Trump's Distractions

          Letter: Resisting Trump's Distractions

            Trump is doing everything possible to attract attention and distract from real problems. Rather than reacting to his outrageous claims and soundbites, voters must focus and keep asking questions like the following:

            Diesel prices hurting farmers, but solution isn't simple | Jorge Lemus Encalada

            Diesel prices hurting farmers, but solution isn't simple | Jorge Lemus Encalada

              Diesel prices are at record levels nationwide, and farmers have been hit especially hard.

              What parents should know about vaccines this school year | Dr. Jerome Adams

              What parents should know about vaccines this school year | Dr. Jerome Adams

                A lot of parents are asking about vaccines for their school children this fall. 

                Trump makes another push to help Russia beat Ukraine | New York Daily News

                Trump makes another push to help Russia beat Ukraine | New York Daily News

                  President Donald Trump’s affinity for his pal Vladimir Putin has now torpedoed new congressionally mandated sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. How low will Trump stoop to aid Putin?

                  Rand Paul's 'Six Penny Plan' can fix federal budget | Las Vegas Review-Journal

                  Rand Paul's 'Six Penny Plan' can fix federal budget | Las Vegas Review-Journal

                    The federal government managed to become more fiscally inept during the past fiscal year, running a deficit of $2 trillion. That’s a $218 billion increase from the previous 12 months.

                    Vail voters face another override with no clear plan shown

                    Vail voters face another override with no clear plan shown

                      The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

                      Tucson Speaks Out: October 22

                      Tucson Speaks Out: October 22

                        Plug-in hybrid cars

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                        A note to readers

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                        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

                        Opinion: Tucson should reject TEP's 25-year franchise agreement

                        Opinion: Tucson should reject TEP's 25-year franchise agreement

                        The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

                        Diesel prices hurting farmers, but solution isn't simple | Jorge Lemus Encalada

                        Diesel prices hurting farmers, but solution isn't simple | Jorge Lemus Encalada

                        Diesel prices are at record levels nationwide, and farmers have been hit especially hard.

                        What parents should know about vaccines this school year | Dr. Jerome Adams

                        What parents should know about vaccines this school year | Dr. Jerome Adams

                        A lot of parents are asking about vaccines for their school children this fall. 

                        Trump makes another push to help Russia beat Ukraine | New York Daily News

                        Trump makes another push to help Russia beat Ukraine | New York Daily News

                        President Donald Trump’s affinity for his pal Vladimir Putin has now torpedoed new congressionally mandated sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. How low will Trump stoop to aid Putin?

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                        Local opinion: Prop. 425 – Why give Pima County a blank check?

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                        Letters to the Editor

                        Letter: Prop 425: Forrest Gump for PimaCo Supe

                        Letter: Prop 425: Forrest Gump for PimaCo Supe

                        Here’s a Metro of ~1.2 million, that’s ~40-45% UN-incorporated, has zero crosstown freeways, a feckless 1-party County (& City) government autocracy overseeing multiple, five-figure population CDPs (census designated places) with million dollar neighborhoods on crumbling streets, squalid…

                        Letter: Truth in Advertising

                        Letter: Truth in Advertising

                        It is always fun to listen to political ads and what the liars want to say about the opposition. I saw a commercial that was trying attack Juan Ciscomani and the comment was that Juan voted against AI Controls for children in Arizona. Of course, the first consideration was that Juan Ciscoman…

                        Letter: Can Trump Get Any Worse?

                        Letter: Can Trump Get Any Worse?

                        Trump tells veterans poisoned by contaminated water in Camp Lejune for 30 years they will get help only if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections. If the Democrats win there will be no money for them. As a veteran I find this blatant bribery and disrespec…

                        Tucson Speaks Out: October 23

                        Tucson Speaks Out: October 23

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