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Opinion

Michael A. Chihak: Court rules changes would stifle public right to know

Michael A. Chihak: Court rules changes would stifle public right to know

  • Michael A. Chihak Special to the Arizona Daily Star

Arizona pioneered cameras in courtrooms more than four decades ago. To renege on the promise of a transparent justice system now would be, simply put, a gross injustice.

Tucson Speaks Out: May 3

Tucson Speaks Out: May 3

    The many faces of Trump

    National opinion: A solution to the Colorado River crisis

    National opinion: A solution to the Colorado River crisis

    • Alphecca Muttardy and Don Siefkes Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    The following is the opinion and analysis of the writers:

    Tucson Speaks Out: May 2

    Tucson Speaks Out: May 2

      Cooling for data centers

      Mort Rosenblum: Any day now, I expect Ciscomani to give me an interview

      Mort Rosenblum: Any day now, I expect Ciscomani to give me an interview

      • Mort Rosenblum Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      I asked Rep. Ciscomani in 2025 if he could spare me a half-hour to hear him out, correct facts he thought the "media" got wrong. "Sure," he said, and I gave him my card. I'm still waiting.

      Local opinion: The most successful president in history

      Local opinion: The most successful president in history

      • Jerry Wilkerson Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      Trump's self-enrichment is so vast that this exploitation in American politics has no precedent. It reveals his contempt for Americans.

      Tucson Speaks Out: May 1

      Tucson Speaks Out: May 1

        Ballroom

        Letter: Reusing water

        Letter: Reusing water

        • Jan Foiles, West side

        I never would have believed I would be on the same page with Loren Hancock but here I am. He is absolutely correct in suggesting we should purify wastewater to drinking water standards. This makes so much more sense than creating a desal plant many miles away from the user source. Let's try …

        Michael A. Chihak: Court rules changes would stifle public right to know

        Michael A. Chihak: Court rules changes would stifle public right to know

        • Michael A. Chihak Special to the Arizona Daily Star

        Arizona pioneered cameras in courtrooms more than four decades ago. To renege on the promise of a transparent justice system now would be, simply put, a gross injustice.

        Tucson Speaks Out: May 3

        Tucson Speaks Out: May 3

          The many faces of Trump

          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.

            National opinion: A solution to the Colorado River crisis

            National opinion: A solution to the Colorado River crisis

            • Alphecca Muttardy and Don Siefkes Special to the Arizona Daily Star

            The following is the opinion and analysis of the writers:

            Tucson Speaks Out: May 2

            Tucson Speaks Out: May 2

              Cooling for data centers

              Letter: Injustice of the Justice Department

              Letter: Injustice of the Justice Department

              • Tim Peterson, Northwest side

              The justice department in indicting Comey proves that it is not a department that is blind to all but the rule of law and justice, but a department that blindly follows the directives of an autocrat and his political retribution campaign. Trump is doing exactly what he falsely accused Biden …

              Editorial cartoons

              ANOTHER VIEW | John Darkow | Cagle Cartoons

              ANOTHER VIEW | John Darkow | Cagle Cartoons

              ANOTHER VIEW | Jeff Koterba | Cagle Cartoons

              ANOTHER VIEW | Jeff Koterba | Cagle Cartoons

              16 political cartoons drop on the war in Iran

              16 political cartoons drop on the war in Iran

                The nation's top cartoonists weigh in on the ongoing war in Iran. 

                Mort Rosenblum: Any day now, I expect Ciscomani to give me an interview

                Mort Rosenblum: Any day now, I expect Ciscomani to give me an interview

                  I asked Rep. Ciscomani in 2025 if he could spare me a half-hour to hear him out, correct facts he thought the "media" got wrong. "Sure," he said, and I gave him my card. I'm still waiting.

                  Local opinion: The most successful president in history

                  Local opinion: The most successful president in history

                    Trump's self-enrichment is so vast that this exploitation in American politics has no precedent. It reveals his contempt for Americans.

                    Tucson Speaks Out: May 1

                    Tucson Speaks Out: May 1

                      Ballroom

                      Where ethics and morality diverge in society – Richard Kyte

                      Where ethics and morality diverge in society – Richard Kyte

                        I appreciate it when high profile people get involved in ethical controversy because it gives me something to write about.

                        NATO must continue with or without the United States | William A. Owens and Barry W. Poulson

                        NATO must continue with or without the United States | William A. Owens and Barry W. Poulson

                          If NATO survives the Iran war, it will be a very different alliance from the one now in place. 

                          NATO’s mission is outdated, ignores emerging threats | Chris Talgo

                          NATO’s mission is outdated, ignores emerging threats | Chris Talgo

                            The North Atlantic Treaty Organization was created on April 4, 1949, “to serve three purposes: deterring Soviet expansionism, forbidding the revival of nationalist militarism in Europe through a strong North American presence on the continent, and encouraging European political integration.”

                            Editorials

                            A note to readers

                            A note to readers

                            To our readers:

                            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.

                            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.

                            Columnists

                            Michael A. Chihak: Court rules changes would stifle public right to know

                            Michael A. Chihak: Court rules changes would stifle public right to know

                            Arizona pioneered cameras in courtrooms more than four decades ago. To renege on the promise of a transparent justice system now would be, simply put, a gross injustice.

                            National opinion: A solution to the Colorado River crisis

                            National opinion: A solution to the Colorado River crisis

                            The following is the opinion and analysis of the writers:

                            Mort Rosenblum: Any day now, I expect Ciscomani to give me an interview

                            Mort Rosenblum: Any day now, I expect Ciscomani to give me an interview

                            I asked Rep. Ciscomani in 2025 if he could spare me a half-hour to hear him out, correct facts he thought the "media" got wrong. "Sure," he said, and I gave him my card. I'm still waiting.

                            Local opinion: The most successful president in history

                            Local opinion: The most successful president in history

                            Trump's self-enrichment is so vast that this exploitation in American politics has no precedent. It reveals his contempt for Americans.

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                            Tucson Speaks Out: May 3

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                            National opinion: A solution to the Colorado River crisis

                            National opinion: A solution to the Colorado River crisis

                            Tucson Speaks Out: May 2

                            Tucson Speaks Out: May 2

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                            Letters to the Editor

                            Letter: Reusing water

                            Letter: Reusing water

                            I never would have believed I would be on the same page with Loren Hancock but here I am. He is absolutely correct in suggesting we should purify wastewater to drinking water standards. This makes so much more sense than creating a desal plant many miles away from the user source. Let's try …

                            Tucson Speaks Out: May 3

                            Tucson Speaks Out: May 3

                            The many faces of Trump

                            Tucson Speaks Out: May 2

                            Tucson Speaks Out: May 2

                            Cooling for data centers

                            Letter: Injustice of the Justice Department

                            Letter: Injustice of the Justice Department

                            The justice department in indicting Comey proves that it is not a department that is blind to all but the rule of law and justice, but a department that blindly follows the directives of an autocrat and his political retribution campaign. Trump is doing exactly what he falsely accused Biden …

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