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Tucson Speaks Out: August 5

Tucson Speaks Out: August 5

    The ship of fools

    Opinion: Arizona spends 4 years educating grads who then leave

    Opinion: Arizona spends 4 years educating grads who then leave

    • John M. Fredericks, Roxanne Murphy and Margarita Pivovarova For the Arizona Republic

    The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

    Tucson Speaks Out: August 4

    Tucson Speaks Out: August 4

      Public Power is better than TEP

      Tucson Speaks Out: August 3

      Tucson Speaks Out: August 3

        Detainee deported without medical procedure

        Opinion: Will allegations against Mark Lamb reshape Arizona CD-5 race?

        Opinion: Will allegations against Mark Lamb reshape Arizona CD-5 race?

        • Mike Tully Special to the Arizona Daily Star

        The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

        Local opinion: Who really supports communism today?

        Local opinion: Who really supports communism today?

        • Sandra Katz, M.D., J.D Special to the Arizona Daily Star

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        Local opinion: A call for civility for our civil servants

        Local opinion: A call for civility for our civil servants

        • Timothy M. Thomure, PE Special to the Arizona Daily Star

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        Letter: Advocacy for term limits

        Letter: Advocacy for term limits

        • Charles Schultz, Northeast side

        Kay Granger, a congresswoman from Texas, stopped voting on July 24. It was later confirmed that she was living in a senior living facility suffering from dementia. Tom Kean Jr., a representative from New Jersey, missed more than 140 votes from early March to June 30. It was then revealed he …

        Letter: Hey Boomer

        Letter: Hey Boomer

        • Larry Robinson, Midtown

        Remember when ICE began, and they were disappearing people off the streets, with their due process and rights being violated? I remember how you ridiculed us for standing up for them. You have confirmed at another time, that you are a “critical thinker”. If that’s true, you may want to do so…

        Why do we value honesty more than we practice it? | The Ethical Life podcast

        Why do we value honesty more than we practice it? | The Ethical Life podcast

        • scott.rada

        🎧 From everyday lies to artificial intelligence, the hosts examine self-deception, declining trust and how repeated choices gradually shape personal character.

        We can’t fix America’s schools without data | Michael R. Bloomberg

        We can’t fix America’s schools without data | Michael R. Bloomberg

          When both U.S. parties paint the other as a threat to the country’s future, both are ignoring one of the gravest threats of all: student achievement levels that are abysmally low.

          Can private screeners do the job of the TSA? | Chicago Tribune

          Can private screeners do the job of the TSA? | Chicago Tribune

            Those of us of a certain age remember the grainy security videos on Sept. 11, 2001, when bored and inattentive private screeners let murderers and hijackers through checkpoints. That led Congress to create the federal Transportation Security Administration with widespread support from Americ…

            The world gets richer | Las Vegas Review-Journal

            The world gets richer | Las Vegas Review-Journal

              Polls show that many Americans today — particularly younger ones — have a less-than-favorable view of free-market capitalism. A recent Gallup survey found that just 54% of respondents had a positive opinion of the economic system.

              Tucson Speaks Out: August 5

              Tucson Speaks Out: August 5

                The ship of fools

                Editorial cartoons

                ANOTHER VIEW | Daryl Cagle | Cagle Cartoons

                ANOTHER VIEW | Daryl Cagle | Cagle Cartoons

                ANOTHER VIEW | Steve Sack | Cagle Cartoons

                ANOTHER VIEW | Steve Sack | Cagle Cartoons

                FAA Investigates Marine One Airspace Safety Incident.

                FAA Investigates Marine One Airspace Safety Incident.

                  The FAA is investigating an air traffic safety incident involving President Donald Trump's Marine One helicopter near Washington.

                  Alabama schools face major teacher shortages

                  Alabama schools face major teacher shortages

                    Alabama school districts are reporting educator shortages in nearly every subject area as students return to classrooms. Here's where shortages are hitting.

                    The DSA, Mamdani & the Party's Identity Crisis

                    The DSA, Mamdani & the Party's Identity Crisis

                      Why do Democrats continue embracing candidates and ideas that many voters reject? In this episode Billy outlines that the Democratic Party faces a growing identity crisis as Democratic Socialists gain influence within the party. From Zohran Mamdani's economic agenda in New York City to the b…

                      Letter: Public Power is better than TEP.

                      Letter: Public Power is better than TEP.

                        Here in Tucson we have a chance to get public power and free ourselves from the horrible mismanagement and continual rate hikes from TEP. Primarily, vote against Prop 421 and stop the bad deal that allows TEP control for 25 years! The deal costs the city and working class people a lot of har…

                        Opinion: Arizona spends 4 years educating grads who then leave

                        Opinion: Arizona spends 4 years educating grads who then leave

                          The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

                          Tucson Speaks Out: August 4

                          Tucson Speaks Out: August 4

                            Public Power is better than TEP

                            Gary Varvel for Aug 04, 2026

                            Gary Varvel for Aug 04, 2026

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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

                              Why do we value honesty more than we practice it? | The Ethical Life podcast

                              Why do we value honesty more than we practice it? | The Ethical Life podcast

                              🎧 From everyday lies to artificial intelligence, the hosts examine self-deception, declining trust and how repeated choices gradually shape personal character.

                              We can’t fix America’s schools without data | Michael R. Bloomberg

                              We can’t fix America’s schools without data | Michael R. Bloomberg

                              When both U.S. parties paint the other as a threat to the country’s future, both are ignoring one of the gravest threats of all: student achievement levels that are abysmally low.

                              Can private screeners do the job of the TSA? | Chicago Tribune

                              Can private screeners do the job of the TSA? | Chicago Tribune

                              Those of us of a certain age remember the grainy security videos on Sept. 11, 2001, when bored and inattentive private screeners let murderers and hijackers through checkpoints. That led Congress to create the federal Transportation Security Administration with widespread support from Americans who never wanted to see that happen again.

                              The world gets richer | Las Vegas Review-Journal

                              The world gets richer | Las Vegas Review-Journal

                              Polls show that many Americans today — particularly younger ones — have a less-than-favorable view of free-market capitalism. A recent Gallup survey found that just 54% of respondents had a positive opinion of the economic system.

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                              Letters to the Editor

                              Letter: Advocacy for term limits

                              Letter: Advocacy for term limits

                              Kay Granger, a congresswoman from Texas, stopped voting on July 24. It was later confirmed that she was living in a senior living facility suffering from dementia. Tom Kean Jr., a representative from New Jersey, missed more than 140 votes from early March to June 30. It was then revealed he …

                              Letter: Hey Boomer

                              Letter: Hey Boomer

                              Remember when ICE began, and they were disappearing people off the streets, with their due process and rights being violated? I remember how you ridiculed us for standing up for them. You have confirmed at another time, that you are a “critical thinker”. If that’s true, you may want to do so…

                              Tucson Speaks Out: August 5

                              Tucson Speaks Out: August 5

                              The ship of fools

                              Letter: Public Power is better than TEP.

                              Letter: Public Power is better than TEP.

                              Here in Tucson we have a chance to get public power and free ourselves from the horrible mismanagement and continual rate hikes from TEP. Primarily, vote against Prop 421 and stop the bad deal that allows TEP control for 25 years! The deal costs the city and working class people a lot of har…

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