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Opinion

Local opinion: Meet me outside the echo chamber

Local opinion: Meet me outside the echo chamber

  • Claire E. Scheuren Special to the Arizona Daily Star

An opinion writer calls for more humane immigration policies and renewed dialogue across political divides, arguing that immigration enforcement and public safety can coexist with constitutional protections and pathways to legal status for longtime residents and Dreamers.

Local opinion: The mission should come first

Local opinion: The mission should come first

  • Edgar Soto and Holly Lyon Special to the Arizona Daily Star Special to the Arizona Daily Star

Two Arizona veterans and political candidates are criticizing state lawmakers for taking a monthlong recess before completing a bipartisan budget deal, arguing the Legislature should stay focused on addressing major issues facing Arizonans instead of delaying critical work.

Local opinion: Checks and balances under strain in Trump’s second term

Local opinion: Checks and balances under strain in Trump’s second term

  • Ronald Eustice Special to the Arizona Daily Star

An opinion writer argues that the nation’s system of checks and balances is being weakened as former President Donald Trump expands his influence over Congress, the courts and the Republican Party. The piece points to redistricting battles, Supreme Court decisions and shifting political dyna…

Local opinion: A city for citizens

Local opinion: A city for citizens

  • Taylor Davidson Special to the Arizona Daily Star

An opinion writer argues Tucson leaders should prioritize core city services like public safety, parks and transit over broader political initiatives, saying residents are increasingly frustrated by concerns over safety, infrastructure and quality of life.

Tucson Speaks Out: May 28

Tucson Speaks Out: May 28

    Melting ICE

    Tucson Speaks Out: May 27

    Tucson Speaks Out: May 27

      19x votes versus 3x votes

      National opinion: Ted Turner leaves a legacy of protected land in the West

      National opinion: Ted Turner leaves a legacy of protected land in the West

      • Todd Wilkinson Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      Before his death at 87, media mogul Ted Turner built a legacy that stretched far beyond CNN and professional sports. Turner became one of the nation’s largest private landowners and a major force in wildlife conservation, restoring habitats, protecting open space and championing coexistence …

      Letter: Secretary of State Should Not Endorse Candidates

      Letter: Secretary of State Should Not Endorse Candidates

      • Amelia Cramer, Downtown

      The secretary of state and county recorders, like judges, should be required to refrain from endorsing candidates and ballot measures in state and local elections. This is necessary to ensure there is no appearance of impropriety which taints public confidence in our democratic process.

      Letter: Melting ICE

      Letter: Melting ICE

      • Will Clipman, West side

      Thank you for your two-day installment, "Inside ICE Detention". These affronts to humanity belong on the front page, and The Star could not have picked a more appropriate time than the Memorial Day holiday to shine a light into this darkness. Please continue your series: we need our free pre…

      Letter: Steve Kerr local and American hero

      Letter: Steve Kerr local and American hero

      • John Bingham, Northwest side

      A letter to the editor from a writer who doesn’t understand Steve Kerr’s beliefs says Steve shouldn’t speak about world affairs. This writer thinks he knows more than Steve about Israel.

      Letter: Authoritarianism is here.

      Letter: Authoritarianism is here.

      • Donald Plummer, Northwest side

      Bit by bit Trump is strangling Democary .

      Letter: Re: Open letter to Marco Rubio

      Letter: Re: Open letter to Marco Rubio

      • Jeffrey McConnell, West side

      Contributor Jane Q Peterson writes that Secretary Rubio should be ashamed of the administration’s Cuban policy that encourages no buses for school children, no functioning hospitals and no garbage collection.

      Letter: Steve Kerr

      Letter: Steve Kerr

      • Leonard Joffe, Foothills

      In a letter to the editor earlier this week, the author criticized Steve Kerr for his comments on Israel, suggesting incorrectly that he lacks knowledge of the Middle East. Kerr was born in Beirut, grew up in Lebanon, where his father was the President of the American University in Beirut. H…

      Letter: Naming Names

      Letter: Naming Names

      • Mary DeCamp, Downtown

      I try to listen respectfully to all viewpoints. When I heard about threats from extreme radical leftists, I wanted to learn more (fearing I might be one myself!).

      Editorial cartoons

      ANOTHER VIEW | Pat Bagley | Cagle Cartoons

      ANOTHER VIEW | Pat Bagley | Cagle Cartoons

      ANOTHER VIEW | Steve Greenberg | Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      ANOTHER VIEW | Steve Greenberg | Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      Letter: Rewriting Black History

      Letter: Rewriting Black History

        Trump thinks the Smithsonian Museums are “too woke.” He has tasked Lindsay Halligan, former fake US Attorney, to purge the museums of such ideology. Halligan visited the Museum of African American History and Culture and said it “overemphasized slavery.”

        Congress must assert its authority over war in Iran | Bangor Daily News

        Congress must assert its authority over war in Iran | Bangor Daily News

          Congress had — and Republican leadership promptly blocked — the opportunity to exert its oversight responsibility over the Trump administration's war with Iran.

          Local opinion: Meet me outside the echo chamber

          Local opinion: Meet me outside the echo chamber

            An opinion writer calls for more humane immigration policies and renewed dialogue across political divides, arguing that immigration enforcement and public safety can coexist with constitutional protections and pathways to legal status for longtime residents and Dreamers.

            Local opinion: The mission should come first

            Local opinion: The mission should come first

              Two Arizona veterans and political candidates are criticizing state lawmakers for taking a monthlong recess before completing a bipartisan budget deal, arguing the Legislature should stay focused on addressing major issues facing Arizonans instead of delaying critical work.

              Local opinion: Checks and balances under strain in Trump’s second term

              Local opinion: Checks and balances under strain in Trump’s second term

                An opinion writer argues that the nation’s system of checks and balances is being weakened as former President Donald Trump expands his influence over Congress, the courts and the Republican Party. The piece points to redistricting battles, Supreme Court decisions and shifting political dynamics as signs of growing strain on democratic institutions.

                Iranians Return Online After Months of Internet Blackout.

                Iranians Return Online After Months of Internet Blackout.

                  Iranians are gradually regaining internet access after an 88-day government-imposed blackout that isolated much of the country from the outside world

                  Sonny Rollins knew not to die young | Froma Harrop

                  Sonny Rollins knew not to die young | Froma Harrop

                    How is it that the "Saxophone Colossus" Sonny Rollins lived to 95? Aren't jazz musicians supposed to die at tragically early ages? Actually, that's a myth that Rollins and others proved flawed.

                    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

                    Congress must assert its authority over war in Iran | Bangor Daily News

                    Congress must assert its authority over war in Iran | Bangor Daily News

                    Congress had — and Republican leadership promptly blocked — the opportunity to exert its oversight responsibility over the Trump administration's war with Iran.

                    Local opinion: Meet me outside the echo chamber

                    Local opinion: Meet me outside the echo chamber

                    An opinion writer calls for more humane immigration policies and renewed dialogue across political divides, arguing that immigration enforcement and public safety can coexist with constitutional protections and pathways to legal status for longtime residents and Dreamers.

                    Local opinion: The mission should come first

                    Local opinion: The mission should come first

                    Two Arizona veterans and political candidates are criticizing state lawmakers for taking a monthlong recess before completing a bipartisan budget deal, arguing the Legislature should stay focused on addressing major issues facing Arizonans instead of delaying critical work.

                    Local opinion: Checks and balances under strain in Trump’s second term

                    Local opinion: Checks and balances under strain in Trump’s second term

                    An opinion writer argues that the nation’s system of checks and balances is being weakened as former President Donald Trump expands his influence over Congress, the courts and the Republican Party. The piece points to redistricting battles, Supreme Court decisions and shifting political dynamics as signs of growing strain on democratic institutions.

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                    Local opinion: A city for citizens

                    Local opinion: A city for citizens

                    Arizona opinion: No Arizona water, no Arizona fish and wildlife. It's that simple.

                    Arizona opinion: No Arizona water, no Arizona fish and wildlife. It's that simple.

                    Tucson Speaks Out: May 28

                    Tucson Speaks Out: May 28

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                    How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

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                    Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

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                    Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

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                    Affiliate. Find out which crypto coins you should watch closely in 2025. 

                    Letters to the Editor

                    Letter: Secretary of State Should Not Endorse Candidates

                    Letter: Secretary of State Should Not Endorse Candidates

                    The secretary of state and county recorders, like judges, should be required to refrain from endorsing candidates and ballot measures in state and local elections. This is necessary to ensure there is no appearance of impropriety which taints public confidence in our democratic process.

                    Letter: Melting ICE

                    Letter: Melting ICE

                    Thank you for your two-day installment, "Inside ICE Detention". These affronts to humanity belong on the front page, and The Star could not have picked a more appropriate time than the Memorial Day holiday to shine a light into this darkness. Please continue your series: we need our free pre…

                    Letter: Steve Kerr local and American hero

                    Letter: Steve Kerr local and American hero

                    A letter to the editor from a writer who doesn’t understand Steve Kerr’s beliefs says Steve shouldn’t speak about world affairs. This writer thinks he knows more than Steve about Israel.

                    Letter: Authoritarianism is here.

                    Letter: Authoritarianism is here.

                    Bit by bit Trump is strangling Democary .

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