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Opinion: Investing in Pima Community College means investing in Southern Arizona

Opinion: Investing in Pima Community College means investing in Southern Arizona

  • Adelita Grijalva
    Special to the Arizona Daily Star

The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

Opinion: Tucson should approve Prop. 421 to invest in reliable power and neighborhoods

Opinion: Tucson should approve Prop. 421 to invest in reliable power and neighborhoods

  • Selina Barajas
    Special to the Arizona Daily Star

The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

Tucson Speaks Out: October 28

Tucson Speaks Out: October 28

    Election 2026

    Tucson opinion: What does 'Bear Down' mean in 2026?

    Tucson opinion: What does 'Bear Down' mean in 2026?

    • Kristen Hoggatt-Abader
      Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

    Opinion: This election is our chance to end governance by cruelty

    Opinion: This election is our chance to end governance by cruelty

    • Matt Heinz
      Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

    Opinion: Arizona, invent us out of emissions testing

    Opinion: Arizona, invent us out of emissions testing

    • Josh Heywood and Stephen Richer
      For The Arizona Republic

    The following is the opinion and analysis of the writers:

    Tucson Speaks Out: October 27

    Tucson Speaks Out: October 27

      School closures

      Opinion: Investing in Pima Community College means investing in Southern Arizona

      Opinion: Investing in Pima Community College means investing in Southern Arizona

      • Adelita Grijalva
        Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

      The affordability crisis’ latest victim? Halloween candy | Chicago Tribune

      The affordability crisis’ latest victim? Halloween candy | Chicago Tribune

        Even Halloween candy isn’t immune to the affordability crisis, making one of America’s little luxuries just a little more painful for the holiday weekend.

        Opinion: Tucson should approve Prop. 421 to invest in reliable power and neighborhoods

        Opinion: Tucson should approve Prop. 421 to invest in reliable power and neighborhoods

        • Selina Barajas
          Special to the Arizona Daily Star

        The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

        Tucson Speaks Out: October 28

        Tucson Speaks Out: October 28

          Election 2026

          Tucson opinion: What does 'Bear Down' mean in 2026?

          Tucson opinion: What does 'Bear Down' mean in 2026?

          • Kristen Hoggatt-Abader
            Special to the Arizona Daily Star

          The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

          Opinion: This election is our chance to end governance by cruelty

          Opinion: This election is our chance to end governance by cruelty

          • Matt Heinz
            Special to the Arizona Daily Star

          The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

          Big money can distort campaign reality | Orlando Sentinel

          Big money can distort campaign reality | Orlando Sentinel

            If you’ve watched TV lately, you’ve probably seen this ad. Put out by Byron Donalds’ campaign, it features footage of a restaurant server, a utility worker and a senior-citizen couple, followed by a contemptuous voiceover accusing the Democratic gubernatorial candidate of wanting to raise ta…

            Editorial cartoons

            ANOTHER VIEW | Randall Enos | Cagle Cartoons

            ANOTHER VIEW | Randall Enos | Cagle Cartoons

            ANOTHER VIEW | Christopher Weyant | Cagle Cartoons

            ANOTHER VIEW | Christopher Weyant | Cagle Cartoons

            Letter: Stand Up for Child Sexual Abuse Survivors

            Letter: Stand Up for Child Sexual Abuse Survivors

              As a psychotherapist treating child sexual abuse survivors, I am concerned about the impact on survivors of an attack ad Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has directed at his opponent, Dr. Amy Acton. I am also concerned about the ad's contribution to the coarsening of public disco…

              Letter: I'm curious ...

              Letter: I'm curious ...

                I'm curious. What are the American Oil Companies doing, other than raking in huge profits, to our country for the increase in costs caused by fuel shortages? Are they helping (other than themselves) or passively "enjoying the ride"? The Federal government (effectively Trump) are getting way …

                Letter: Horrible Republican ads against JoAnna Mendoza

                Letter: Horrible Republican ads against JoAnna Mendoza

                  How low does the Republican Party have to go, to slander Democratic Candidate JoAnna Mendoza? They are beyond shameful, and obviously scared of JoAnna. Andy Biggs is a has been, always on the side of Republican filth ads. I am a senior citizen and proud member of Tucson’s LGBT community. I a…

                  Letter: Gen Z Without Direction

                  Letter: Gen Z Without Direction

                    When members of Gen Z have a microphone put in front of them, they mention the same things everyone wants: a good job, medical coverage, to buy a home and safe streets. But like everything good, there is a second side that anyone with an understanding of accounting or budgets understands. Ve…

                    Letter: Red Blue Purple

                    Letter: Red Blue Purple

                      There has been much talk this election cycle about the electorate changes from Red to Blue or Purple. Many seem to think it reflects changing attitudes. I do not. Before COVID there was movement of people from the high tax, high crime, and poor economic opportunities of liberal Blue cities a…

                      Opinion: Arizona, invent us out of emissions testing

                      Opinion: Arizona, invent us out of emissions testing

                        The following is the opinion and analysis of the writers:

                        Tucson Speaks Out: October 27

                        Tucson Speaks Out: October 27

                          School closures

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                          A note to readers

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                          Join Tucson’s conversation through the Star’s opinion pages

                          Join Tucson’s conversation through the Star’s opinion pages

                          The Arizona Daily Star’s opinion section aims to foster healthy engagement and debate on the best paths forward for Tucson. Here’s how you can be a part of it.

                          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.

                          Columnists

                          Opinion: Investing in Pima Community College means investing in Southern Arizona

                          Opinion: Investing in Pima Community College means investing in Southern Arizona

                          The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

                          The affordability crisis’ latest victim? Halloween candy | Chicago Tribune

                          The affordability crisis’ latest victim? Halloween candy | Chicago Tribune

                          Even Halloween candy isn’t immune to the affordability crisis, making one of America’s little luxuries just a little more painful for the holiday weekend.

                          Opinion: Tucson should approve Prop. 421 to invest in reliable power and neighborhoods

                          Opinion: Tucson should approve Prop. 421 to invest in reliable power and neighborhoods

                          The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

                          Tucson opinion: What does 'Bear Down' mean in 2026?

                          Tucson opinion: What does 'Bear Down' mean in 2026?

                          The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

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                          Tucson Speaks Out: October 27

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                          Opinion: Arizona, invent us out of emissions testing

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                          Local opinion: Prop. 425 – Why give Pima County a blank check?

                          Local opinion: Prop. 425 – Why give Pima County a blank check?

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                          Letters to the Editor

                          Tucson Speaks Out: October 28

                          Tucson Speaks Out: October 28

                          Election 2026

                          Letter: Stand Up for Child Sexual Abuse Survivors

                          Letter: Stand Up for Child Sexual Abuse Survivors

                          As a psychotherapist treating child sexual abuse survivors, I am concerned about the impact on survivors of an attack ad Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has directed at his opponent, Dr. Amy Acton. I am also concerned about the ad's contribution to the coarsening of public disco…

                          Letter: I'm curious ...

                          Letter: I'm curious ...

                          I'm curious. What are the American Oil Companies doing, other than raking in huge profits, to our country for the increase in costs caused by fuel shortages? Are they helping (other than themselves) or passively "enjoying the ride"? The Federal government (effectively Trump) are getting way …

                          Letter: Horrible Republican ads against JoAnna Mendoza

                          Letter: Horrible Republican ads against JoAnna Mendoza

                          How low does the Republican Party have to go, to slander Democratic Candidate JoAnna Mendoza? They are beyond shameful, and obviously scared of JoAnna. Andy Biggs is a has been, always on the side of Republican filth ads. I am a senior citizen and proud member of Tucson’s LGBT community. I a…

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