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Opinion

National opinion: Congress is gunning for a national monument in Utah

National opinion: Congress is gunning for a national monument in Utah

  • Scott Braden

The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

Tucson Speaks Out: May 20

Tucson Speaks Out: May 20

    Open letter to Marco Rubio

    Local opinion: The Mexican grey wolf is still endangered and needs your voice (or howl!)

    Local opinion: The Mexican grey wolf is still endangered and needs your voice (or howl!)

    • Hollie Colahan and Norberto J. (Bert) Castro Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    Conservationists warn that new legislative efforts could undermine decades of work to restore the endangered Mexican grey wolf to the wild. Supporters say the species’ recovery remains fragile despite recent population growth in Arizona and New Mexico.

    Tucson Speaks Out: May 19

    Tucson Speaks Out: May 19

      Election integrity

      Local opinion: Stock market euphoric over artificial intelligence

      Local opinion: Stock market euphoric over artificial intelligence

      • Brooks Keenan Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      An opinion piece warns that growing excitement over artificial intelligence and rising stock markets could mask deeper economic risks, including job losses, inequality and financial instability for working Americans.

      Tucson Speaks Out: May 18

      Tucson Speaks Out: May 18

        Inside info

        Local opinion: Paramount-Warner deal could unleash the film future Tucson deserves

        Local opinion: Paramount-Warner deal could unleash the film future Tucson deserves

        • Steve Farley Special to the Arizona Daily Star

        Supporters say a proposed Paramount and Warner Bros. merger could boost Arizona’s growing film industry, bringing more movie productions, jobs and economic investment to Tucson and other filming hubs across the state.

        Letter: Let's get rid of ignorance and corruption

        Letter: Let's get rid of ignorance and corruption

        • Mike Carran, West side

        Trump’s Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum's corruption and ignorance is appalling. Burgum recently tried to kill off wind energy off the coast in Carolina. That offshore wind lease would have created over 37,000 jobs during development and construction, provided billions in wages, and 44…

        Letter: Reverse our decline

        Letter: Reverse our decline

        • Ke Chiang Hsieh, Midtown

        While Trump admired Xi, as he did for Putin and Kim, Xi warned him the declining USA must yield Taiwan to his rising PRC to avoid the Thucydides trap. We declining? Consider the facts: Nixon led Carter to dump the ROC (Taiwan) to recognize the PRC, then American capital and technology rushed…

        Letter: Lady Justice

        Letter: Lady Justice

        • Joe Sanchez, Marana

        My parents never brought us up with any disdain for either party. They have different views on society and the scale shifts from time to time , depending on who is in power. Fast forward 85 years ( my age). I am now engaging and showing my grandchildren disdain towards the Don and the GOP Co…

        Letter: Open enrollment poisons school transportation incentives

        Letter: Open enrollment poisons school transportation incentives

        • SAMUEL ROGERS, Foothills

        I live in Tucson’s Catalina Foothills School District (CFSD). Because our 60-year-old neighborhood is hilly with narrow, winding roads, full-sized school buses cannot navigate it safely. Consequently, some children—including my kindergartner—must walk up to a mile over dangerous terrain just…

        Letter: Grand Canyon double

        Letter: Grand Canyon double

        • Jeffrey McConnell, West side

        The article on the front page of the Sports Section about the Grand Canyon ultra marathon brought back memories.

        Can too many choices make life harder? | The Ethical Life podcast

        Can too many choices make life harder? | The Ethical Life podcast

        • scott.rada

        🎧 From paint colors to career paths, this conversation examines paralysis, uncertainty and the hidden benefits of limits, routines and firm expectations.

        School strikes a blow against classrooms indoctrination | Chicago Tribune

        School strikes a blow against classrooms indoctrination | Chicago Tribune

          At a moment when many schools increasingly blur the line between education and activism, the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools is attempting something unfashionable: protecting classrooms as places of open inquiry rather than ideological instruction.

          Editorial cartoons

          ANOTHER VIEW | John Darkow | Cagle Cartoons

          ANOTHER VIEW | John Darkow | Cagle Cartoons

          ANOTHER VIEW | Dave Whamond | Cagle Cartoons

          ANOTHER VIEW | Dave Whamond | Cagle Cartoons

          National opinion: Congress is gunning for a national monument in Utah

          National opinion: Congress is gunning for a national monument in Utah

            The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

            A fix for gerrymandering both parties could love | Mary Ellen Klas

            A fix for gerrymandering both parties could love | Mary Ellen Klas

              America’s political landscape has become a stinking mess. More and more states are joining the race to the bottom to gerrymander away the power of their voters.

              Tucson Speaks Out: May 20

              Tucson Speaks Out: May 20

                Open letter to Marco Rubio

                Gary Varvel for May 20, 2026

                Gary Varvel for May 20, 2026

                  Founding Fathers would've gotten rid of Trump long ago | Jonah Goldberg

                  Founding Fathers would've gotten rid of Trump long ago | Jonah Goldberg

                    In 1788, Virginia convened a convention to debate ratification of the new U.S. Constitution, promulgated in Philadelphia the year before.

                    Letter: Response to Tim Stellar's column

                    Letter: Response to Tim Stellar's column

                      Tim Steller’s recent column on the University of Arizona encampments crossed a significant line by casually advancing genocide accusations against Israel. He implies history is steadily validating one side’s moral claims on one of the world’s most disputed and emotionally charged conflicts.

                      Letter: A sorry fate

                      Letter: A sorry fate

                        Are we not tired of Trump’s childish antics, his making up insulting names for his enemies, attacking female reporters with abusive disrespectful language, writing vile posts over the internet, stealing from the nation’s coffers without a shred of remorse, cheating his way through life, play…

                        Editorials

                        A note to readers

                        A note to readers

                        To our readers:

                        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.

                        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.

                        Columnists

                        Can too many choices make life harder? | The Ethical Life podcast

                        Can too many choices make life harder? | The Ethical Life podcast

                        🎧 From paint colors to career paths, this conversation examines paralysis, uncertainty and the hidden benefits of limits, routines and firm expectations.

                        School strikes a blow against classrooms indoctrination | Chicago Tribune

                        School strikes a blow against classrooms indoctrination | Chicago Tribune

                        At a moment when many schools increasingly blur the line between education and activism, the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools is attempting something unfashionable: protecting classrooms as places of open inquiry rather than ideological instruction.

                        National opinion: Congress is gunning for a national monument in Utah

                        National opinion: Congress is gunning for a national monument in Utah

                        The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

                        A fix for gerrymandering both parties could love | Mary Ellen Klas

                        A fix for gerrymandering both parties could love | Mary Ellen Klas

                        America’s political landscape has become a stinking mess. More and more states are joining the race to the bottom to gerrymander away the power of their voters.

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                        Tucson Speaks Out: May 20

                        Tucson Speaks Out: May 20

                        National opinion: Congress is gunning for a national monument in Utah

                        National opinion: Congress is gunning for a national monument in Utah

                        Local opinion: The Mexican grey wolf is still endangered and needs your voice (or howl!)

                        Local opinion: The Mexican grey wolf is still endangered and needs your voice (or howl!)

                        Shopping

                        How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                        How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                        Affiliate. Learn how to buy WLFI Token in this step by step guide for beginners. 

                        Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                        Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                        Affiliate. Learn how to create and use a Solana wallet, stake SOL, swap tokens, bridge assets, and stay secure with Best Wallet’s multi-chain features.

                        Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                        Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                        Affiliate. Learn what a Web3 wallet is, how to set one up, and how to stay safe while exploring DeFi, NFTs, and new crypto coins with beginner‑friendly apps like Best Wallet.​

                        Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

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                        Letters to the Editor

                        Letter: Let's get rid of ignorance and corruption

                        Letter: Let's get rid of ignorance and corruption

                        Trump’s Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum's corruption and ignorance is appalling. Burgum recently tried to kill off wind energy off the coast in Carolina. That offshore wind lease would have created over 37,000 jobs during development and construction, provided billions in wages, and 44…

                        Letter: Reverse our decline

                        Letter: Reverse our decline

                        While Trump admired Xi, as he did for Putin and Kim, Xi warned him the declining USA must yield Taiwan to his rising PRC to avoid the Thucydides trap. We declining? Consider the facts: Nixon led Carter to dump the ROC (Taiwan) to recognize the PRC, then American capital and technology rushed…

                        Letter: Lady Justice

                        Letter: Lady Justice

                        My parents never brought us up with any disdain for either party. They have different views on society and the scale shifts from time to time , depending on who is in power. Fast forward 85 years ( my age). I am now engaging and showing my grandchildren disdain towards the Don and the GOP Co…

                        Letter: Open enrollment poisons school transportation incentives

                        Letter: Open enrollment poisons school transportation incentives

                        I live in Tucson’s Catalina Foothills School District (CFSD). Because our 60-year-old neighborhood is hilly with narrow, winding roads, full-sized school buses cannot navigate it safely. Consequently, some children—including my kindergartner—must walk up to a mile over dangerous terrain just…

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