As the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary, this opinion urges Americans to celebrate the workers, farmers, teachers, soldiers, immigrants and other everyday people who built the nation — and to look beyond political divisions.
- Dave Peterson Special to the Arizona Daily Star
A retired Air Force officer reflects on celebrating the U.S. Bicentennial in 1976—and explains why he won't celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary, arguing the country has lost its way under President Donald Trump.
- Maritza Higuera Special to the Arizona Daily Star
As Legislative District 21 voters receive their mail ballots, Democratic House candidate Maritza Higuera shares how decades as an educator, nonprofit leader, small business owner and community volunteer shaped her vision for Southern Arizona.
- Sarah Ascher Special to the Arizona Daily Star
Why are people really becoming homeless? This opinion argues Arizona's response focuses too much on housing and not enough on health, urging leaders to rethink how homelessness is measured, understood and addressed.
- Dustin J. Williams Special to the Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's latest state budget skipped a proven investment in students, this opinion argues. Dual enrollment helps teens earn college credit, saves families money and builds the state's future workforce—but supporters say lawmakers failed to provide the funding it needs.
- Holly P. B. Finstrom, West side
Here is a paragraph from the Star today, July 3, 2026 under the headline "Arizona vote by mail measure falters". Can someone please explain what it means?
- Ronald Eustice Special to the Arizona Daily Star
As the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary, this opinion urges Americans to celebrate the workers, farmers, teachers, soldiers, immigrants and other everyday people who built the nation — and to look beyond political divisions.
Barney Fife stole a few minutes of my time. Again.
- Dave Peterson Special to the Arizona Daily Star
A retired Air Force officer reflects on celebrating the U.S. Bicentennial in 1976—and explains why he won't celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary, arguing the country has lost its way under President Donald Trump.
"It was to be a party of special magnificence!" — JRR Tolkien
If you spend enough time watching cable news, scrolling social media or listening to political consultants, you could be forgiven for believing Americans agree on almost nothing. Every debate seems to reinforce the same message: The country is hopelessly polarized along partisan lines.
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Happy birthday, America! I pray the USA will soon reject current manosphere values and bro culture. I am aware history is replete with depravity, mostly due to male leadership, but this last decade's decadence is intolerable. Harvey Weinstein, Jeffrey Epstein, Bill O'Reilly, Bill Cosby, Bill…
A recent update from AmericanOversight.org, published information on the financial impact of the Trump administration on American taxpayers.
Mr Rappaport writes about watching the movie "Zero Dark Thirty" as though it is a documentary and not entertainment. The conclusions he draws and expresses are ludicrous in that he bases them on the assumption that the movie is an accurate depiction of the actions and decisions made to find …
Thank goodness for the Social Democrats. I am now planning on residing in my mom’s basement, smoking grass and playing video games. I have no worries. The government will provide food, health care and provide a monthly stipend. They will pay for me to go to receivee a worthless degree. I don…
Foothills’ Jewish leader, Andrew Kunsberg’s, public excoriation (6/26) of political wannabe, Rocque Perez’s state senatorial candidacy, begs the question….what do you really expect of Tucson’s young people today? IMHO, After observing & then residing in this Metro for over 40+ years (pre…
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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.
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As the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary, this opinion urges Americans to celebrate the workers, farmers, teachers, soldiers, immigrants and other everyday people who built the nation — and to look beyond political divisions.
Barney Fife stole a few minutes of my time. Again.
A retired Air Force officer reflects on celebrating the U.S. Bicentennial in 1976—and explains why he won't celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary, arguing the country has lost its way under President Donald Trump.
"It was to be a party of special magnificence!" — JRR Tolkien
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Here is a paragraph from the Star today, July 3, 2026 under the headline "Arizona vote by mail measure falters". Can someone please explain what it means?
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Happy birthday, America! I pray the USA will soon reject current manosphere values and bro culture. I am aware history is replete with depravity, mostly due to male leadership, but this last decade's decadence is intolerable. Harvey Weinstein, Jeffrey Epstein, Bill O'Reilly, Bill Cosby, Bill…
A recent update from AmericanOversight.org, published information on the financial impact of the Trump administration on American taxpayers.