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Opinion

Local opinion: Is Tucson providing for its future prosperity?

Local opinion: Is Tucson providing for its future prosperity?

  • Jim Kiser Special to the Arizona Daily Star

The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

Tucson Speaks Out: August 14

Tucson Speaks Out: August 14

    Gun safety and Todd Blanche

    Local opinion: The art of the raw deal

    Local opinion: The art of the raw deal

    • Rick Rappaport Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

    Local opinion: Tucson restaurants need community support to thrive

    Local opinion: Tucson restaurants need community support to thrive

    • Fred DiQuattro Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

    Local opinion: The struggle between socialism and capitalism

    Local opinion: The struggle between socialism and capitalism

    • Ray Bynum Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

    Local opinion: America must prepare for pandemics

    Local opinion: America must prepare for pandemics

    • John Halliday Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

    Tucson Speaks Out: August 13

    Tucson Speaks Out: August 13

      Trump's latest accusation

      Letter: Trump and Hegseth's incompetence

      Letter: Trump and Hegseth's incompetence

      • Don Ries, Southeast side

      Going to war is an extremely complicated decision. Two axioms, while simple sounding, are also true. The first is, ”know your enemy.” Trump and Hegseth violated this as they thought attacking Iran would be easy and quick. Instead, Iran closed the Straights of Hormoz and attacked our bases an…

      Letter: Water use

      Letter: Water use

      • Annie Schlesinger, East side

      It is wonderful that Tucson is proactive about saving and stockpiling water for future use and vital that we continue to do so. I feel that grass lawns should be banned and urge Tucson to do so. Having lawns in the desert depletes future water.

      Letter: Water use for what now?

      Letter: Water use for what now?

      • David Reynolds, East side

      So, the farms that produce somewhat important things like food are being forced to cut water use while the state is allowing an orgy of data centers, which also use a large amount of water, so that tech bros can digitally undress children and steal the work of artists.

      Letter: Hans Christian Andersen's Ttale

      Letter: Hans Christian Andersen's Ttale

      • Kendra Gaines, Foothills

      In the 19th century, Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen wrote "The Emperor's New Clothes," a tale of an emperor who believed he was wearing an invisible suit as he paraded through the town, his minions in close proximity. All the townspeople gaped at their naked emperor but dared say noth…

      Letter: It Can’t Happen Here

      Letter: It Can’t Happen Here

      • michael burdoo, West side

      The SOCIALIST Menace: It’s REAL! A list of some Major FEDERAL SOCIAL programs THAT SHAMELESSLY HAVE SOCIAL in the Title:

      Letter: Governor - NO Debate?

      Letter: Governor - NO Debate?

      • L.W. Johnson, Foothills

      The most important political office in Arizona: the Governor of the state.

      Letter: bonkers

      Letter: bonkers

      • brode meyer, Midtown

      trump all on his own is proof positive that trump derangement is alive and well. his memes alone speak volumes. his disdain of an ailing biden , shown on the golf course, is a clear example of his narcissism. same can be said of his delusions and fantasies of superiority as a general or jesu…

      Editorial cartoons

      ANOTHER VIEW | Jonathan Brown | Cagle Cartoons

      ANOTHER VIEW | Jonathan Brown | Cagle Cartoons

      ANOTHER VIEW | Dave Whamond | Cagle Cartoons

      ANOTHER VIEW | Dave Whamond | Cagle Cartoons

      Letter: THE WORKING MAN

      Letter: THE WORKING MAN

        The Democrats and Social Democrats claim they are focused on the working man. Not true! First, the Biden Administration allowed millions of undocumented illegals into the country and the current Democrats continue to protect those same illegals. Actual citizen working men’s jobs and fair wag…

        Letter: By what standard judge Mendoza?

        Letter: By what standard judge Mendoza?

          If I did the math correctly on the home tax credit error JoAnna Mendoza is trying to correct with Pima County officials, she saved $800 in property taxes since 2024.

          Letter: Electric Glove

          Letter: Electric Glove

            I have been shocked by an electrical outlet. It was very painful, even if it lasted only a second. Such shocks can also cause heart attacks. An outlet has 110 volts.

            Local opinion: Is Tucson providing for its future prosperity?

            Local opinion: Is Tucson providing for its future prosperity?

              The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

              Tucson Speaks Out: August 14

              Tucson Speaks Out: August 14

                Gun safety and Todd Blanche

                Cost controls protect safety net programs and taxpayers | Jeremy Nighohossian

                Cost controls protect safety net programs and taxpayers | Jeremy Nighohossian

                  When it passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act last year, Congress enacted some of the biggest reforms to two of America’s welfare programs in decades — the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and Medicaid, which provides healthcare for one in four low-income Americans. 

                  Cuts to food assistance hurt families when they need it most | Kelley Osborne

                  Cuts to food assistance hurt families when they need it most | Kelley Osborne

                    Sometimes you lose even when you win. That’s what it feels like trying to make ends meet in today’s economy — and our ever-shrinking safety net isn’t helping.

                    Editorials

                    A note to readers

                    A note to readers

                    To our readers:

                    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.

                    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.

                    Columnists

                    Local opinion: Is Tucson providing for its future prosperity?

                    Local opinion: Is Tucson providing for its future prosperity?

                    The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

                    Cost controls protect safety net programs and taxpayers | Jeremy Nighohossian

                    Cost controls protect safety net programs and taxpayers | Jeremy Nighohossian

                    When it passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act last year, Congress enacted some of the biggest reforms to two of America’s welfare programs in decades — the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and Medicaid, which provides healthcare for one in four low-income Americans. 

                    Cuts to food assistance hurt families when they need it most | Kelley Osborne

                    Cuts to food assistance hurt families when they need it most | Kelley Osborne

                    Sometimes you lose even when you win. That’s what it feels like trying to make ends meet in today’s economy — and our ever-shrinking safety net isn’t helping.

                    Trump’s antipathy to wind energy is lose-lose-lose | New York Daily News

                    Trump’s antipathy to wind energy is lose-lose-lose | New York Daily News

                    President Donald Trump’s weird hatred of offshore wind energy is costing a lot as Uncle Sam has to pay off the companies which had invested in the canceled projects.

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                    Local opinion: We should be booing Rep. Ciscomani

                    Local opinion: We should be booing Rep. Ciscomani

                    Tucson Speaks Out: August 14

                    Tucson Speaks Out: August 14

                    Local opinion: Is Tucson providing for its future prosperity?

                    Local opinion: Is Tucson providing for its future prosperity?

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                    What Really Happens When You Call for Emergency HVAC Help at 2 AM

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                    Buying or Selling a Midwest Home? What the HVAC System Is Really Worth at Closing

                    Buying or Selling a Midwest Home? What the HVAC System Is Really Worth at Closing

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                    What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

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                    Letters to the Editor

                    Letter: Trump and Hegseth's incompetence

                    Letter: Trump and Hegseth's incompetence

                    Going to war is an extremely complicated decision. Two axioms, while simple sounding, are also true. The first is, ”know your enemy.” Trump and Hegseth violated this as they thought attacking Iran would be easy and quick. Instead, Iran closed the Straights of Hormoz and attacked our bases an…

                    Letter: Water use

                    Letter: Water use

                    It is wonderful that Tucson is proactive about saving and stockpiling water for future use and vital that we continue to do so. I feel that grass lawns should be banned and urge Tucson to do so. Having lawns in the desert depletes future water.

                    Letter: Water use for what now?

                    Letter: Water use for what now?

                    So, the farms that produce somewhat important things like food are being forced to cut water use while the state is allowing an orgy of data centers, which also use a large amount of water, so that tech bros can digitally undress children and steal the work of artists.

                    Letter: Hans Christian Andersen's Ttale

                    Letter: Hans Christian Andersen's Ttale

                    In the 19th century, Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen wrote "The Emperor's New Clothes," a tale of an emperor who believed he was wearing an invisible suit as he paraded through the town, his minions in close proximity. All the townspeople gaped at their naked emperor but dared say noth…

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