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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.

  • Jaclyn Corbin Special to the Arizona Daily Star

An Arizona conservation advocate says protecting the Colorado River and the state’s watersheds is critical to preserving hunting, fishing and outdoor traditions. The opinion piece urges lawmakers to support a proposed water protection fund as drought and declining river flows continue to thr…

Tucson Speaks Out: May 25

Tucson Speaks Out: May 25

    UA admissions

    Local opinion: Arizona voucher reform proposal seeks stronger oversight

    Local opinion: Arizona voucher reform proposal seeks stronger oversight

    • Bruce Hilpert Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    An opinion writer argues Arizona’s proposed Protect Education Act would bring needed oversight to the state’s rapidly growing school voucher program, citing concerns about accountability, funding impacts on public schools and the history of voucher systems in the U.S.

    Local opinion: Arizona’s mining future collides with water reality

    Local opinion: Arizona’s mining future collides with water reality

    • Mort Rosenblum Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    As major mining projects expand across Southern Arizona, critics warn the push for copper and other minerals could strain the state’s dwindling water supply and threaten fragile desert ecosystems for generations to come.

    Local opinion: Billionaires, power and profit collide in Washington

    Local opinion: Billionaires, power and profit collide in Washington

    • Terry Bracy Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    An opinion column accuses President Donald Trump of using political power for personal financial gain, pointing to lawsuits, business ventures and investments as examples of what the writer calls growing corruption and self-enrichment.

    Tucson Speaks Out: May 24

    Tucson Speaks Out: May 24

      Flying Sams, Tucson

      Tucson Speaks Out: May 23

      Tucson Speaks Out: May 23

        Uplifting day at 'Antiques Roadshow' filming

        Letter: Norway's wealth

        Letter: Norway's wealth

        • Michael Mount, Foothills

        Today, Norway is richer than the United States in per-capita wealth thanks to its discovery of oil and gas in the Norwegian controlled Continental Shelf. Norway manages their oil and gas by acting as owner through a national energy company and transferring profits into a sovereign wealth fun…

        Letter: Hopeful for budget by early June

        Letter: Hopeful for budget by early June

        • Wyatt Kanyer, Midtown

        Perhaps I'm a bit too optimistic, but I was hopeful to hear that, per Senate President Warren Petersen, negotiators have almost agreed on a budget to fund our state government as of May 20. While I disagree with the political theater on both sides and wish something like submitting a budget …

        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.

        • Jaclyn Corbin Special to the Arizona Daily Star

        An Arizona conservation advocate says protecting the Colorado River and the state’s watersheds is critical to preserving hunting, fishing and outdoor traditions. The opinion piece urges lawmakers to support a proposed water protection fund as drought and declining river flows continue to thr…

        Tucson Speaks Out: May 25

        Tucson Speaks Out: May 25

          UA admissions

          Gary Varvel for May 25, 2026

          Gary Varvel for May 25, 2026

            Letter: Relief for Karla Toledo: DACA recipient

            Letter: Relief for Karla Toledo: DACA recipient

            • Margarita Bernal, West side

            President Obama created a program for young people, under 31 when the program began in 2012: these folks must have arrived in the US before turning 16 and live here continuously since 2007. The DACA program was a compromise devised after Congress failed, repeatedly, the Development , Relief …

            Letter: Waking up everyday to a nightmare

            Letter: Waking up everyday to a nightmare

            • Terry Louck, East side

            The American people are not supposed to wake up every day, terrified on what their president might do. This is not normal.

            Editorial cartoons

            ANOTHER VIEW | Ed Wexler | Cagle Cartoons

            ANOTHER VIEW | Ed Wexler | Cagle Cartoons

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

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

            Letter: Hoping candidates will reconsider criticizing moderate

            Letter: Hoping candidates will reconsider criticizing moderate

              I was surprised to read that, in a state like ours, which is still purple and swingy, that LD 20 Democratic candidates in their recent debate criticized Gov. Katie Hobbs for being "too moderate." I respect their stances, but I just want to review the facts. The same month that the current fe…

              Letter: Flying Sams, Tucson

              Letter: Flying Sams, Tucson

                The Star had a good story Tuesday (5/19) about the Phoenix Chapter of the Flying Samaritans. However, it should be mentioned that Tucson has its own chapter of the Flying Sams, and we often share volunteers with Phoenix. Our clinic is in El Rosario where the organization got its start in 196…

                Letter: I want my money back!

                Letter: I want my money back!

                  I work very hard and always pay my taxes. I vote and elect congress people who agree to use my taxes for programs important to the safety and health of my city, county, state and country. Since the president continues to illegally re-allocate this money and use it for illegal programs that m…

                  Letter: As a Jew

                  Letter: As a Jew

                    Mr Simon begins his letter, 5/23/26, by identifying "as a Jew", as if this adds credibility to his distortions,. The historical record shows Jews, from the 2nd century BCE through the Nazi era, betraying other Jews. In Europe through the middle ages some Jews, were snitches on other Jews who…

                    Local opinion: Arizona voucher reform proposal seeks stronger oversight

                    Local opinion: Arizona voucher reform proposal seeks stronger oversight

                      An opinion writer argues Arizona’s proposed Protect Education Act would bring needed oversight to the state’s rapidly growing school voucher program, citing concerns about accountability, funding impacts on public schools and the history of voucher systems in the U.S.

                      Local opinion: Arizona’s mining future collides with water reality

                      Local opinion: Arizona’s mining future collides with water reality

                        As major mining projects expand across Southern Arizona, critics warn the push for copper and other minerals could strain the state’s dwindling water supply and threaten fragile desert ecosystems for generations to come.

                        Local opinion: Billionaires, power and profit collide in Washington

                        Local opinion: Billionaires, power and profit collide in Washington

                          An opinion column accuses President Donald Trump of using political power for personal financial gain, pointing to lawsuits, business ventures and investments as examples of what the writer calls growing corruption and self-enrichment.

                          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

                          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.

                          An Arizona conservation advocate says protecting the Colorado River and the state’s watersheds is critical to preserving hunting, fishing and outdoor traditions. The opinion piece urges lawmakers to support a proposed water protection fund as drought and declining river flows continue to threaten Arizona’s natural resources.

                          Local opinion: Arizona voucher reform proposal seeks stronger oversight

                          Local opinion: Arizona voucher reform proposal seeks stronger oversight

                          An opinion writer argues Arizona’s proposed Protect Education Act would bring needed oversight to the state’s rapidly growing school voucher program, citing concerns about accountability, funding impacts on public schools and the history of voucher systems in the U.S.

                          Local opinion: Arizona’s mining future collides with water reality

                          Local opinion: Arizona’s mining future collides with water reality

                          As major mining projects expand across Southern Arizona, critics warn the push for copper and other minerals could strain the state’s dwindling water supply and threaten fragile desert ecosystems for generations to come.

                          Local opinion: Billionaires, power and profit collide in Washington

                          Local opinion: Billionaires, power and profit collide in Washington

                          An opinion column accuses President Donald Trump of using political power for personal financial gain, pointing to lawsuits, business ventures and investments as examples of what the writer calls growing corruption and self-enrichment.

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

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                          Tucson Speaks Out: May 25

                          Tucson Speaks Out: May 25

                          Local opinion: Arizona voucher reform proposal seeks stronger oversight

                          Local opinion: Arizona voucher reform proposal seeks stronger oversight

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                          Letters to the Editor

                          Letter: Norway's wealth

                          Letter: Norway's wealth

                          Today, Norway is richer than the United States in per-capita wealth thanks to its discovery of oil and gas in the Norwegian controlled Continental Shelf. Norway manages their oil and gas by acting as owner through a national energy company and transferring profits into a sovereign wealth fun…

                          Letter: Hopeful for budget by early June

                          Letter: Hopeful for budget by early June

                          Perhaps I'm a bit too optimistic, but I was hopeful to hear that, per Senate President Warren Petersen, negotiators have almost agreed on a budget to fund our state government as of May 20. While I disagree with the political theater on both sides and wish something like submitting a budget …

                          Tucson Speaks Out: May 25

                          Tucson Speaks Out: May 25

                          UA admissions

                          Letter: Relief for Karla Toledo: DACA recipient

                          Letter: Relief for Karla Toledo: DACA recipient

                          President Obama created a program for young people, under 31 when the program began in 2012: these folks must have arrived in the US before turning 16 and live here continuously since 2007. The DACA program was a compromise devised after Congress failed, repeatedly, the Development , Relief …

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