An opinion writer says parents, schools and communities all play a critical role in supporting young people facing mental health challenges. The piece encourages families to seek help without stigma and highlights the importance of early intervention, counseling and community support for ado…
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An opinion writer argues that newly confirmed Bureau of Land Management Director Steve Pearce’s past support for transferring or selling federal lands raises concerns for Arizona’s public lands, wildlife habitat and outdoor recreation economy. The piece calls for balanced management that con…
- Michael Medoro Special to the Arizona Daily Star
Michael Medoro is chief operating officer of Scottsdale-based Childhelp and a national voice on child abuse prevention and child safety policy.
- Dennis Hinkamp Special to the Arizona Daily Star
More than 50 years after its creation, Robert Smithson’s Spiral Jetty continues to draw visitors to the shores of Utah’s Great Salt Lake. An opinion writer reflects on the iconic earthwork’s enduring appeal, its connection to landscape and environmental change, and the sense of wonder it sti…
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An opinion writer argues that rising Tucson Electric Power rates are making Southern Arizona less competitive and calls for major changes to the region’s utility model. The piece contends that increased competition and local control of electric distribution could help curb costs for resident…
- Robert Nordmeyer Special to the Arizona Daily Star
An opinion writer reflects on the sound of military jets flying over Tucson and argues that Davis-Monthan Air Force Base is more than a military installation. The piece highlights the base’s role in national defense, local jobs and its economic impact on Southern Arizona.
- Dee Maitland, Marana
After years of repairing an aging house, we wanted new when we retired to Marana 20 years ago. Marana had just built a library, all subdivisions had parks, walking paths and good schools; and Oro Valley had a new hospital.
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Kudos to the Daily Star for the sobering report on the detention of Maria Cristina Tapia Cornejo, the 71-year-old great-grandmother who has spent 10 months at the Eloy Detention Center. Even though she is an undocumented worker, she should be treated with basic human decency and granted huma…
- Shawna Beckman Special to the Arizona Daily Star
An opinion writer says parents, schools and communities all play a critical role in supporting young people facing mental health challenges. The piece encourages families to seek help without stigma and highlights the importance of early intervention, counseling and community support for ado…
- Josh Ibanez Special to the Arizona Daily Star
An opinion writer argues that newly confirmed Bureau of Land Management Director Steve Pearce’s past support for transferring or selling federal lands raises concerns for Arizona’s public lands, wildlife habitat and outdoor recreation economy. The piece calls for balanced management that con…
- Michael Medoro Special to the Arizona Daily Star
Michael Medoro is chief operating officer of Scottsdale-based Childhelp and a national voice on child abuse prevention and child safety policy.
- Dennis Hinkamp Special to the Arizona Daily Star
More than 50 years after its creation, Robert Smithson’s Spiral Jetty continues to draw visitors to the shores of Utah’s Great Salt Lake. An opinion writer reflects on the iconic earthwork’s enduring appeal, its connection to landscape and environmental change, and the sense of wonder it sti…
Horrors. The profiteers running this year's World Cup are forcing fans to shell out thousands for a single ticket.
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An opinion writer argues that rising Tucson Electric Power rates are making Southern Arizona less competitive and calls for major changes to the region’s utility model. The piece contends that increased competition and local control of electric distribution could help curb costs for residents and businesses.
The results of a survey on New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s “bell-to-bell” statewide ban on smartphones in school during its first academic year were exactly as we predicted: An A+. Other states should follow, because it keeps kids focused on their class work and their teachers, not being lost to online distractions.
Here are the fastest goals in World Cup history… In 2002, Türkiye’s Hakan Şükür set the record that still stands today, scoring after just 11 seconds against South Korea in the third-place playoff. A mistake from the hosts inside their own half gifted Türkiye possession, and Şükür finished c…
Success at the World Cup often rests on fine margins, and few are finer than the opening seconds. A quick goal can reshape a match before teams have settled, especially in high-stakes group games and knockout ties. Here are the fastest goals in World Cup history… In 2002, Türkiye’s Hakan Şük…
The Arizona Daily Star has long maintained a policy limiting publication of letters to the editor to one letter per writer per month. While that policy has remained in place, it has not been consistently enforced in recent years.
I have to laugh if these Trump loyalists - pun intended- are serious and they just never took an economics class or really get outside of Fox entertainment media
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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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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.
An opinion writer says parents, schools and communities all play a critical role in supporting young people facing mental health challenges. The piece encourages families to seek help without stigma and highlights the importance of early intervention, counseling and community support for adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression and emotional distress.
An opinion writer argues that newly confirmed Bureau of Land Management Director Steve Pearce’s past support for transferring or selling federal lands raises concerns for Arizona’s public lands, wildlife habitat and outdoor recreation economy. The piece calls for balanced management that considers conservation alongside development and resource use.
Michael Medoro is chief operating officer of Scottsdale-based Childhelp and a national voice on child abuse prevention and child safety policy.
More than 50 years after its creation, Robert Smithson’s Spiral Jetty continues to draw visitors to the shores of Utah’s Great Salt Lake. An opinion writer reflects on the iconic earthwork’s enduring appeal, its connection to landscape and environmental change, and the sense of wonder it still inspire
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After years of repairing an aging house, we wanted new when we retired to Marana 20 years ago. Marana had just built a library, all subdivisions had parks, walking paths and good schools; and Oro Valley had a new hospital.
Kudos to the Daily Star for the sobering report on the detention of Maria Cristina Tapia Cornejo, the 71-year-old great-grandmother who has spent 10 months at the Eloy Detention Center. Even though she is an undocumented worker, she should be treated with basic human decency and granted huma…
Human dignity or human decency
I have to laugh if these Trump loyalists - pun intended- are serious and they just never took an economics class or really get outside of Fox entertainment media
