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Public comments still matter in fights over federal lands

Public comments still matter in fights over federal lands

  • Will Pattiz Special to the Arizona Daily Star

The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

Local opinion: Finding middle ground on data centers

Local opinion: Finding middle ground on data centers

  • Andrew Haines Special to the Arizona Daily Star

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Local opinion: Families of veterans also carry the burdens of service – let’s support them all

Local opinion: Families of veterans also carry the burdens of service – let’s support them all

  • Robert Fields Special to the Arizona Daily Star

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Tucson Speaks Out: August 19

Tucson Speaks Out: August 19

    Salt River horses

    Local opinion: The right to become someone new

    Local opinion: The right to become someone new

    • Rabbi Yehuda Ceitlin Special to the Arizona Daily Star

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    Local opinion: I’m excited my twins start pre-K this August, but deeply concerned about extreme heat

    Local opinion: I’m excited my twins start pre-K this August, but deeply concerned about extreme heat

    • Jennifer Cardenas Special to the Arizona Daily Star

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    Tucson Speaks Out: August 18

    Tucson Speaks Out: August 18

      Misleading Article About Mendoza

      Public comments still matter in fights over federal lands

      Public comments still matter in fights over federal lands

      • Will Pattiz Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

      Everyone is campaigning on 'affordability' that no one can deliver | Jonah Goldberg

      Everyone is campaigning on 'affordability' that no one can deliver | Jonah Goldberg

        Remember "affordability" mania?

        Iran’s inflation crisis: families buckle under soaring prices

        Iran’s inflation crisis: families buckle under soaring prices

        • Aljazeera

        In Tehran’s bazaar, Iranians face soaring food, fuel and household costs as inflation nears 90%.

        Letter: Law of the River redux

        Letter: Law of the River redux

        • Joy Miller-Frilot, North side

        The repeal of the "Law of the River" as suggested by an August 15 LTE is so much easier to propose than to achieve. About 30 American Indian tribes have had senior rights to the water long before the existence of the seven western states that are usually part of the Colorado River story. In …

        Letter: Crowdsourcing for Iran

        Letter: Crowdsourcing for Iran

        • Mart Carl, Southwest side

        Pete Hegseth should go to Iran. It will all be over in a few days. Give him a ship. Give him a shield so he can play out his Captain America fantasies. Better test his testosterone before he goes, though, to make sure he’s manly enough for the mission.

        What should we actually feel guilty about? | The Ethical Life podcast

        What should we actually feel guilty about? | The Ethical Life podcast

        • scott.rada

        🎧 Religion once provided clearer boundaries for right and wrong. The hosts discuss whether secular culture can create equally effective paths toward responsibility and forgiveness.

        Why Gen Z Is Going To Movie Theaters More Than Anyone Else

        Why Gen Z Is Going To Movie Theaters More Than Anyone Else

        • unbranded - Lifestyle

        As the generation who grew up with Netflix, TikTok and endless scrolling, Gen Z might seem like the least likely group to bring cinemas back to life. However, new research suggests that Gen Z is actually the generation most likely to buy a ticket and head to the movies. According to a Fandan…

        Editorial cartoons

        ANOTHER VIEW | Jeff Koterba | Cagle Cartoons

        ANOTHER VIEW | Jeff Koterba | Cagle Cartoons

        Who can take Ocasio-Cortez seriously? | Froma Harrop

        Who can take Ocasio-Cortez seriously? | Froma Harrop

          U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., has begun the process of freezing her eggs for future childbearing. Not only does AOC talk about it, she shares Instagram videos of her getting hormone shots in her belly.

          Texas US Senate candidates duck the hard economic choices ahead | Dallas Morning News

          Texas US Senate candidates duck the hard economic choices ahead | Dallas Morning News

            U.S. Senate candidates Ken Paxton and James Talarico in Texas have taken opposite approaches to the issue of affordability. Talarico has talked about it a lot this summer. Paxton mostly ignored it, preferring to focus on touting himself as the standard-bearer for MAGA values. Neither candidate takes a swing at the most difficult questions.

            Will we ever see the footage from ICE body cams? | Las Vegas Review-Journal

            Will we ever see the footage from ICE body cams? | Las Vegas Review-Journal

              The good news is that Immigration and Customs Enforcement is preparing to provide officers with body cameras. The bad news is that agency officials don’t sound enthusiastic about actually releasing any video.

              Local opinion: Finding middle ground on data centers

              Local opinion: Finding middle ground on data centers

                The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

                Local opinion: Families of veterans also carry the burdens of service – let’s support them all

                Local opinion: Families of veterans also carry the burdens of service – let’s support them all

                  The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

                  Tucson Speaks Out: August 19

                  Tucson Speaks Out: August 19

                    Salt River horses

                    Gary Varvel for Aug 19, 2026

                    Gary Varvel for Aug 19, 2026

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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

                      Public comments still matter in fights over federal lands

                      Public comments still matter in fights over federal lands

                      The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

                      Everyone is campaigning on 'affordability' that no one can deliver | Jonah Goldberg

                      Everyone is campaigning on 'affordability' that no one can deliver | Jonah Goldberg

                      Remember "affordability" mania?

                      Iran’s inflation crisis: families buckle under soaring prices

                      Iran’s inflation crisis: families buckle under soaring prices

                      In Tehran’s bazaar, Iranians face soaring food, fuel and household costs as inflation nears 90%.

                      What should we actually feel guilty about? | The Ethical Life podcast

                      What should we actually feel guilty about? | The Ethical Life podcast

                      🎧 Religion once provided clearer boundaries for right and wrong. The hosts discuss whether secular culture can create equally effective paths toward responsibility and forgiveness.

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                      Local opinion: A new chapter for Davis-Monthan

                      Local opinion: A new chapter for Davis-Monthan

                      Local opinion: Arizona deserves to know why FEMA denied Globe

                      Local opinion: Arizona deserves to know why FEMA denied Globe

                      Opinion: Pima County deserves a prosecutor who puts public safety first

                      Opinion: Pima County deserves a prosecutor who puts public safety first

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                      What Really Happens When You Call for Emergency HVAC Help at 2 AM

                      Affiliate content. Learn what to do if you need an emergency HVAC repair. 

                      Buying or Selling a Midwest Home? What the HVAC System Is Really Worth at Closing

                      Buying or Selling a Midwest Home? What the HVAC System Is Really Worth at Closing

                      Affiliate content.  Learn why it is important to check the HVAC system when buying or selling home. 

                      Your utility bill is telling you something: what rising costs reveal about your HVAC system

                      Your utility bill is telling you something: what rising costs reveal about your HVAC system

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                      What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                      What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                      Affiliate content. Learn the most common HVAC problems based on the age of your home.

                      Letters to the Editor

                      Letter: Law of the River redux

                      Letter: Law of the River redux

                      The repeal of the "Law of the River" as suggested by an August 15 LTE is so much easier to propose than to achieve. About 30 American Indian tribes have had senior rights to the water long before the existence of the seven western states that are usually part of the Colorado River story. In …

                      Letter: Crowdsourcing for Iran

                      Letter: Crowdsourcing for Iran

                      Pete Hegseth should go to Iran. It will all be over in a few days. Give him a ship. Give him a shield so he can play out his Captain America fantasies. Better test his testosterone before he goes, though, to make sure he’s manly enough for the mission.

                      Tucson Speaks Out: August 19

                      Tucson Speaks Out: August 19

                      Salt River horses

                      Letter: Socialism vs. the Constitution

                      Letter: Socialism vs. the Constitution

                      Is anyone else tired of reading about the intricate distinctions among capitalism, democratic socialism, socialism and communism? If so let’s address raw politics.

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