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Opinion

Local opinion: Sunset Links Road finally opens — for real

Local opinion: Sunset Links Road finally opens — for real

  • Curtis Lueck Special to the Arizona Daily Star

A long-awaited Tucson transportation project is finally becoming reality. After more than four decades of planning, delays and construction, Sunset Links Road is opening to traffic, creating a new connection between River Road, Interstate 10 and the Tucson Mountains Foothills while paving th…

Arizona opinion: What does a community want from a music director? Tucson knows.

Arizona opinion: What does a community want from a music director? Tucson knows.

  • Jackie Biggs Special to the Arizona Daily Star

As several major U.S. orchestras search for new conductors, an opinion writer points to Tucson’s musical history as an example of how resident conductors can strengthen community ties. The piece highlights the legacy of Frederic Balazs, whose work with the Tucson Symphony helped create youth…

Local opinion: Pride Month underscores challenges facing Southern Arizona LGBTQ+ programs

Local opinion: Pride Month underscores challenges facing Southern Arizona LGBTQ+ programs

  • Carlos A. Hernández Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation

An opinion writer says Pride Month comes at a critical time for Southern Arizona’s LGBTQ+ community as organizations face funding uncertainty and rising demand for services. The piece highlights the role of SAAF in providing housing, healthcare, HIV prevention and youth support, while urging…

Local opinion: Stop demonizing the public majority, data center gaslighting isn’t growth

Local opinion: Stop demonizing the public majority, data center gaslighting isn’t growth

  • Melinda Matson Spina Special to the Arizona Daily Star

An opinion writer criticizes Arizona’s push to attract large-scale data centers, arguing that AI-driven development raises concerns about water use, energy demand, public transparency and community impacts. The piece also challenges claims made by supporters of data center expansion and call…

Local opinion: Arizona’s public lands must remain open and accessible

Local opinion: Arizona’s public lands must remain open and accessible

  • Eduardo Ramos Special to the Arizona Daily Star

An Arizona outdoorsman and military veteran is urging elected leaders to protect federal public lands from privatization and sale. The opinion piece argues that public lands support outdoor recreation, hunting, local economies and access for future generations, while warning that once public…

Local opinion: Reinstate the Pima Community College Office of Sustainability

Local opinion: Reinstate the Pima Community College Office of Sustainability

  • Brad D'Emidio Special to the Arizona Daily Star

The president of the Living Desert Alliance is urging Pima Community College to reconsider the elimination of its Office of Sustainability and Climate Action & Sustainability Plan. The opinion piece raises concerns about transparency, student impact and the future of sustainability initi…

Tucson Speaks Out: June 11

Tucson Speaks Out: June 11

    Time to listen to the young voters

    Letter: Crooked and stupid

    Letter: Crooked and stupid

    • Dave Gallagher, Foothills

    Many are talking and writing about President Trump's performance on Meet the Press this past Sunday. Trump turned red with rage. He referred to the press and virtually all of the media as crooked and stupid.before struggling to stand up and walk out of the interview.

    Letter: HOAs hounding dog owners

    Letter: HOAs hounding dog owners

    • Daniel Peters, Downtown

    I wish this article explored both sides of the issue here. My HOA limits dogs over 20lbs, however it is considered by many residents to be unenforceable and we have many residents with dogs over 100lbs.

    Letter: HOAs hounding dog owners

    Letter: HOAs hounding dog owners

    • Daniel Peters, Downtown

    I wish this article explored both sides of the issue here. My HOA limits dogs over 20lbs, however it is considered by many residents to be unenforceable and we have many residents with dogs over 100lbs.

    Letter: HOAs hounding dog owners

    Letter: HOAs hounding dog owners

    • Daniel Peters, Downtown

    I wish this article explored both sides of the issue here. My HOA limits dogs over 20lbs, however it is considered by many residents to be unenforceable and we have many residents with dogs over 100lbs.

    Letter: Who decides faith?

    Letter: Who decides faith?

    • Lawrence E. Mazin, Ed.D., SaddleBrooke

    One of history’s enduring lessons is that political leaders often use religion to advance their power. From kings claiming divine authority to modern governments defining acceptable beliefs, the result is usually the same: both religious freedom and democracy suffer.

    Letter: Coach Burke's Announcement

    Letter: Coach Burke's Announcement

    • Richard Harper, Northeast side

    I was disappointed to read about the intense backlash against Arizona Coach Becky Burke and her wife Savannah after they announced the pending birth of a daughter. I applaud Becky and Savannah for their courage to publicly celebrate their own loving relationship and the love they have for th…

    Letter: Re: Steve Kerr

    Letter: Re: Steve Kerr

    • Karen Schickedanz, Oro Valley

    A recent letter writer was critical of Steve Kerr's comments concerning Israeli policies and claimed that Mr. Kerr has "little knowledge of the history and politics" in the Middle East. He said he'd be happy to enhance his education--even personally!--and that perhaps Mr. Kerr should "stick …

    Editorial cartoons

    ANOTHER VIEW | Paul Duginski | Cagle Cartoons

    ANOTHER VIEW | Paul Duginski | Cagle Cartoons

    ANOTHER VIEW | Ed Wexler | Cagle Cartoons

    ANOTHER VIEW | Ed Wexler | Cagle Cartoons

    Letter: Iran Deal

    Letter: Iran Deal

    • 48 mins ago

    President Barack Obama’s 2015 Iran nuclear agreement, negotiated over eighteen months with Britain, France, Germany, China, and Russia, was accomplishing exactly what it was designed to do. The agreement reduced Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile by roughly 97 percent, from about 10,000 kilog…

    Letter: No Tribute

    Letter: No Tribute

    • 48 mins ago

    “Millions for defense, not one cent for tribute.” That was the rallying cry of outrage from the XYZ Affair during John Adams presidency. French diplomats demanded bribes before negotiating a treaty with the U.S. “Not one cent for tribute” seems appropriate in response to the Department of Ju…

    Letter: America's body count

    Letter: America's body count

    • 48 mins ago

    As of Noon Sunday June 7, 2026, the 158th day of 2026 there have been:

    Letter: Art of the Deal

    Letter: Art of the Deal

    • 48 mins ago

    The North American Free Trade Agreement, a tariff free zone to help the economies and citizens in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, was created in 1994 and updated as the U. S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in 2020. In 2026, Trump imposed (illegal) tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and most …

    Local opinion: Sunset Links Road finally opens — for real

    Local opinion: Sunset Links Road finally opens — for real

      A long-awaited Tucson transportation project is finally becoming reality. After more than four decades of planning, delays and construction, Sunset Links Road is opening to traffic, creating a new connection between River Road, Interstate 10 and the Tucson Mountains Foothills while paving the way for future development in the area.

      Arizona opinion: What does a community want from a music director? Tucson knows.

      Arizona opinion: What does a community want from a music director? Tucson knows.

        As several major U.S. orchestras search for new conductors, an opinion writer points to Tucson’s musical history as an example of how resident conductors can strengthen community ties. The piece highlights the legacy of Frederic Balazs, whose work with the Tucson Symphony helped create youth programs, choral groups and lasting connections through music.

        Tucson Speaks Out: June 12

        Tucson Speaks Out: June 12

          The true cost of Amazon

          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

          Local opinion: Sunset Links Road finally opens — for real

          Local opinion: Sunset Links Road finally opens — for real

          A long-awaited Tucson transportation project is finally becoming reality. After more than four decades of planning, delays and construction, Sunset Links Road is opening to traffic, creating a new connection between River Road, Interstate 10 and the Tucson Mountains Foothills while paving the way for future development in the area.

          Arizona opinion: What does a community want from a music director? Tucson knows.

          Arizona opinion: What does a community want from a music director? Tucson knows.

          As several major U.S. orchestras search for new conductors, an opinion writer points to Tucson’s musical history as an example of how resident conductors can strengthen community ties. The piece highlights the legacy of Frederic Balazs, whose work with the Tucson Symphony helped create youth programs, choral groups and lasting connections through music.

          Parents deserve time with their newborns | Abby McCloskey

          Parents deserve time with their newborns | Abby McCloskey

          The private sector is cutting parental leave benefits. The U.S. fertility rate is at sub-replacement levels. Republicans in Congress seem rudderless in the face of affordability concerns.

          Local opinion: Pride Month underscores challenges facing Southern Arizona LGBTQ+ programs

          Local opinion: Pride Month underscores challenges facing Southern Arizona LGBTQ+ programs

          An opinion writer says Pride Month comes at a critical time for Southern Arizona’s LGBTQ+ community as organizations face funding uncertainty and rising demand for services. The piece highlights the role of SAAF in providing housing, healthcare, HIV prevention and youth support, while urging community members to stay engaged through advocacy, volunteering and donations.

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          Tucson Speaks Out: June 12

          Tucson Speaks Out: June 12

          Local opinion: Arizona’s public lands must remain open and accessible

          Local opinion: Arizona’s public lands must remain open and accessible

          Letter: Human Dignity or Human Decency

          Letter: Human Dignity or Human Decency

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          How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

          How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

          Affiliate. Learn how to buy WLFI Token in this step by step guide for beginners. 

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

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

          Affiliate. Learn how to create and use a Solana wallet, stake SOL, swap tokens, bridge assets, and stay secure with Best Wallet’s multi-chain features.

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

          Letters to the Editor

          Letter: Crooked and stupid

          Letter: Crooked and stupid

          Many are talking and writing about President Trump's performance on Meet the Press this past Sunday. Trump turned red with rage. He referred to the press and virtually all of the media as crooked and stupid.before struggling to stand up and walk out of the interview.

          Letter: HOAs hounding dog owners

          Letter: HOAs hounding dog owners

          I wish this article explored both sides of the issue here. My HOA limits dogs over 20lbs, however it is considered by many residents to be unenforceable and we have many residents with dogs over 100lbs.

          Letter: HOAs hounding dog owners

          Letter: HOAs hounding dog owners

          I wish this article explored both sides of the issue here. My HOA limits dogs over 20lbs, however it is considered by many residents to be unenforceable and we have many residents with dogs over 100lbs.

          Letter: HOAs hounding dog owners

          Letter: HOAs hounding dog owners

          I wish this article explored both sides of the issue here. My HOA limits dogs over 20lbs, however it is considered by many residents to be unenforceable and we have many residents with dogs over 100lbs.

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