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Opinion

Local opinion: Rural Arizona’s health gap isn’t just about distance

Local opinion: Rural Arizona’s health gap isn’t just about distance

  • Tauhidur Rahman Special to the Arizona Daily Star

The rural health gap in Arizona reflects choices about how systems are structured and how resources are deployed. In the end, health care is not just about proximity. It is about whether care is truly within reach.

Local opinion: Don’t let the Congressional Review Act undermine our public lands

Local opinion: Don’t let the Congressional Review Act undermine our public lands

  • Glen Dickens Special to the Arizona Daily Star

Public lands are one of our nation’s great equalizers — shared spaces that belong to everyone, regardless of background or income. Their management should reflect that shared responsibility.

Local opinion: Is TEP vice president Duke gaslighting customers?

Local opinion: Is TEP vice president Duke gaslighting customers?

  • Ronald Proctor Special to the Arizona Daily Star

Voters on TEP's franchise agreement deserve to have truthful and complete information about the details of what they will be voting for, or against.

Local opinion: Standing for victims Is not supporting war

Local opinion: Standing for victims Is not supporting war

  • Alma Hernandez Special to the Arizona Daily Star

The following is the opinion and analysis oif the writer:

Tucson Speaks Out: April 9

Tucson Speaks Out: April 9

    Two messages

    Local opinion: What the Catholic bishops said about mass detention and deportation

    Local opinion: What the Catholic bishops said about mass detention and deportation

    • Christopher Puca Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    All faith leaders and clergy must work to protect migrant individuals and families from cruel and unjust actions committed under a false claim of protecting the American people. 

    Arizona opinion: Gov. Hobbs can strike a blow against high building fees

    Arizona opinion: Gov. Hobbs can strike a blow against high building fees

    • Kileen Lindgren Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    When homelessness and housing costs are high, reforms that protect against increased expenses and barriers to providing homes are prudent and principled.

    10 political cartoons orbit the Artemis II mission

    10 political cartoons orbit the Artemis II mission

      The nation's top cartoonists celebrate the Artemis II mission to the moon. 

      New York City can’t afford big pensions and free buses | Allison Schrager

      New York City can’t afford big pensions and free buses | Allison Schrager

        Cities such as New York and Chicago are in deep financial trouble. Broadly speaking, they have two options: Make the difficult but appropriate choice to raise taxes and reduce the scale of government, or continue to live in a state of denial, increasing their pension obligations while also p…

        Local opinion: Rural Arizona’s health gap isn’t just about distance

        Local opinion: Rural Arizona’s health gap isn’t just about distance

        • Tauhidur Rahman Special to the Arizona Daily Star

        The rural health gap in Arizona reflects choices about how systems are structured and how resources are deployed. In the end, health care is not just about proximity. It is about whether care is truly within reach.

        Trump right to stop states from overregulating AI | Paul Steidler

        Trump right to stop states from overregulating AI | Paul Steidler

          “The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing,” said Stephen Covey, a renowned organizational consultant.

          States must regulate AI because Washington isn't | J.B. Branch

          States must regulate AI because Washington isn't | J.B. Branch

            Congress has not enacted meaningful artificial intelligence legislation. Yet some in Washington insist the states should be blocked from legislating on AI.

            Gary Varvel for Apr 10, 2026

            Gary Varvel for Apr 10, 2026

              Parenting wasn't so bad when I was a kid | Jerry Davich

              Parenting wasn't so bad when I was a kid | Jerry Davich

                Remember when parenting was simple?

                Editorial cartoons

                ANOTHER VIEW | John Darkow | Cagle Cartoons

                ANOTHER VIEW | John Darkow | Cagle Cartoons

                Local opinion: Don’t let the Congressional Review Act undermine our public lands

                Local opinion: Don’t let the Congressional Review Act undermine our public lands

                  Public lands are one of our nation’s great equalizers — shared spaces that belong to everyone, regardless of background or income. Their management should reflect that shared responsibility.

                  What the Artemis II mission means for humanity | Baltimore Sun

                  What the Artemis II mission means for humanity | Baltimore Sun

                    The 10-day Artemis II mission represents a defining moment in modern exploration. Four astronauts went further into space than any crew in history as they looped the moon. It is a daring yet disciplined mission, one that signals not just ambition, but preparation for a sustained human presence beyond Earth.

                    Local opinion: Is TEP vice president Duke gaslighting customers?

                    Local opinion: Is TEP vice president Duke gaslighting customers?

                      Voters on TEP's franchise agreement deserve to have truthful and complete information about the details of what they will be voting for, or against.

                      Local opinion: Standing for victims Is not supporting war

                      Local opinion: Standing for victims Is not supporting war

                        The following is the opinion and analysis oif the writer:

                        Tucson Speaks Out: April 9

                        Tucson Speaks Out: April 9

                          Two messages

                          Artemis Crew Returning With Moon Data And Historic Discoveries

                          Artemis Crew Returning With Moon Data And Historic Discoveries

                            The crew of Artemis II is heading back to Earth, promising to bring home “all the good stuff” after a historic journey around the Moon

                            Local opinion: What the Catholic bishops said about mass detention and deportation

                            Local opinion: What the Catholic bishops said about mass detention and deportation

                              All faith leaders and clergy must work to protect migrant individuals and families from cruel and unjust actions committed under a false claim of protecting the American people. 

                              Editorials

                              A note to readers

                              A note to readers

                              To our readers:

                              Arizona Daily Star editorial: Julia Benitez, 'la abuela,' must be released

                              Arizona Daily Star editorial: Julia Benitez, 'la abuela,' must be released

                              Arizona Daily Star border reporter Emily Bregel reported last Sunday that our government is in the business of jailing confused grandmothers with no criminal history.

                              Arizona Daily Star Editorial: The Star endorses Propositions 418, 419

                              Arizona Daily Star Editorial: The Star endorses Propositions 418, 419

                              The Arizona Daily Star endorses the passage of Propositions 418 and 419, the RTA Next plan and funding authorization.

                              Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                              Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                              🎧 The hosts examine how personalized feeds amplify conflict, bury progress and leave citizens exhausted and polarized, reinforcing a distorted picture of society that feels broken and perpetually on edge.

                              Columnists

                              New York City can’t afford big pensions and free buses | Allison Schrager

                              New York City can’t afford big pensions and free buses | Allison Schrager

                              Cities such as New York and Chicago are in deep financial trouble. Broadly speaking, they have two options: Make the difficult but appropriate choice to raise taxes and reduce the scale of government, or continue to live in a state of denial, increasing their pension obligations while also promising their residents more services.

                              Local opinion: Rural Arizona’s health gap isn’t just about distance

                              Local opinion: Rural Arizona’s health gap isn’t just about distance

                              The rural health gap in Arizona reflects choices about how systems are structured and how resources are deployed. In the end, health care is not just about proximity. It is about whether care is truly within reach.

                              Trump right to stop states from overregulating AI | Paul Steidler

                              Trump right to stop states from overregulating AI | Paul Steidler

                              “The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing,” said Stephen Covey, a renowned organizational consultant.

                              States must regulate AI because Washington isn't | J.B. Branch

                              States must regulate AI because Washington isn't | J.B. Branch

                              Congress has not enacted meaningful artificial intelligence legislation. Yet some in Washington insist the states should be blocked from legislating on AI.

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                              Trump right to stop states from overregulating AI | Paul Steidler

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                              Letters to the Editor

                              Tucson Speaks Out: April 9

                              Tucson Speaks Out: April 9

                              Two messages

                              Tucson Speaks Out: April 8

                              Tucson Speaks Out: April 8

                              Warning

                              Tucson Speaks Out: April 7

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                              National deficit

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