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Opinion

National opinion: Don’t just fix the school buildings — fix the model that emptied them

National opinion: Don’t just fix the school buildings — fix the model that emptied them

  • Raymond Merritt Special to the Arizona Daily Star

The historic Tucson campus is not a liability; it is a flagship. Blind and Deaf children deserve a campus that is a destination, not a compromise.

Local opinion: Main event: TEP ratepayers vs. TEP shareholders

Local opinion: Main event: TEP ratepayers vs. TEP shareholders

  • Rick Rappaport Special to the Arizona Daily Star

Ratepayers gifted TEP shareholders $340,000,000, which increased their dividends over a 25-year period. Are we going to do that again? 

Tucson Speaks Out: March 24

Tucson Speaks Out: March 24

    On bended knee

    Local opinion: Reliable power requires reliable facts

    Local opinion: Reliable power requires reliable facts

    • Erik Bakken Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    Providing utilities with equitable returns on equity generates earnings at levels that reflect the steep investments needed to maintain reliable service. 

    Local opinion: New admission review process puts Arizona students first

    Local opinion: New admission review process puts Arizona students first

    • Patricia A. Prelock Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    The University of Arizona has a new expanded application and comprehensive review process that considers the full picture of every student’s preparation and potential.

    Tucson Speaks Out: March 23

    Tucson Speaks Out: March 23

      MAGA, have you had enough yet?

      Terrry Bracy: When the perpetual money machine breaks down

      Terrry Bracy: When the perpetual money machine breaks down

      • Terry Bracy Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      America’s governmental systems are failing in front of our eyes, and the consequences will be profound. 

      Local opinion: Assault survivors should not be silenced

      Local opinion: Assault survivors should not be silenced

      • Melissa Cordero Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      Cesar Chavez is someone many of us were raised to respect. A veteran, a labor leader, a symbol of dignity and collective power. That legacy is real, and it matters deeply. But it cannot place him beyond accountability.

      National opinion: Don’t just fix the school buildings — fix the model that emptied them

      National opinion: Don’t just fix the school buildings — fix the model that emptied them

      • Raymond Merritt Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      The historic Tucson campus is not a liability; it is a flagship. Blind and Deaf children deserve a campus that is a destination, not a compromise.

      Local opinion: Main event: TEP ratepayers vs. TEP shareholders

      Local opinion: Main event: TEP ratepayers vs. TEP shareholders

      • Rick Rappaport Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      Ratepayers gifted TEP shareholders $340,000,000, which increased their dividends over a 25-year period. Are we going to do that again? 

      Tucson Speaks Out: March 24

      Tucson Speaks Out: March 24

        On bended knee

        Gary Varvel for Mar 24, 2026

        Gary Varvel for Mar 24, 2026

          Local opinion: Reliable power requires reliable facts

          Local opinion: Reliable power requires reliable facts

          • Erik Bakken Special to the Arizona Daily Star

          Providing utilities with equitable returns on equity generates earnings at levels that reflect the steep investments needed to maintain reliable service. 

          Letter: Letter on the 'but' party

          Letter: Letter on the 'but' party

          • Peter Bisschop, East side

          "I am in complete agreement with Loyal Johnson that the Democratic Party is the 'but' party. While supposedly 'progressive,' they are consistently against anything that's reasonable and traditional."

          Editorial cartoons

          ANOTHER VIEW | John Darkow | Cagle Cartoons

          ANOTHER VIEW | John Darkow | Cagle Cartoons

          Local opinion: New admission review process puts Arizona students first

          Local opinion: New admission review process puts Arizona students first

            The University of Arizona has a new expanded application and comprehensive review process that considers the full picture of every student’s preparation and potential.

            Global oil crisis once again makes the case for renewable energy| Elizabeth Shackelford

            Global oil crisis once again makes the case for renewable energy| Elizabeth Shackelford

              In 1979, President Jimmy Carter installed solar panels on the White House and introduced an ambitious solar strategy to Congress. This came on the heels of the oil shocks of the 1970s caused first by the Yom Kippur War between Israel and Arab states and then the Iranian Revolution — both Middle East crises that reverberated across the globe due to the region’s central role in energy markets.

              Tucson Speaks Out: March 23

              Tucson Speaks Out: March 23

                MAGA, have you had enough yet?

                A bipartisan defense of the Fourth Amendment | Orange County Register

                A bipartisan defense of the Fourth Amendment | Orange County Register

                  Bill will stop Trump's FBI director, DEA, IRS from violating constitutional protections

                  Letter: War for Peace?

                  Letter: War for Peace?

                    War never makes anything better. It always makes everything worse, until one or both sides are exhausted by the process. We call this state of mutual depletion, peace.

                    Tucson Speaks Out: March 22

                    Tucson Speaks Out: March 22

                      Another self-inflicted wound

                      Terrry Bracy: When the perpetual money machine breaks down

                      Terrry Bracy: When the perpetual money machine breaks down

                        America’s governmental systems are failing in front of our eyes, and the consequences will be profound. 

                        Editorials

                        A note to readers

                        A note to readers

                        To our readers:

                        Arizona Daily Star editorial: Julia Benitez, 'la abuela,' must be released

                        Arizona Daily Star editorial: Julia Benitez, 'la abuela,' must be released

                        Arizona Daily Star border reporter Emily Bregel reported last Sunday that our government is in the business of jailing confused grandmothers with no criminal history.

                        Arizona Daily Star Editorial: The Star endorses Propositions 418, 419

                        Arizona Daily Star Editorial: The Star endorses Propositions 418, 419

                        The Arizona Daily Star endorses the passage of Propositions 418 and 419, the RTA Next plan and funding authorization.

                        Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                        Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                        🎧 The hosts examine how personalized feeds amplify conflict, bury progress and leave citizens exhausted and polarized, reinforcing a distorted picture of society that feels broken and perpetually on edge.

                        Columnists

                        Local opinion: Assault survivors should not be silenced

                        Local opinion: Assault survivors should not be silenced

                        Cesar Chavez is someone many of us were raised to respect. A veteran, a labor leader, a symbol of dignity and collective power. That legacy is real, and it matters deeply. But it cannot place him beyond accountability.

                        National opinion: Don’t just fix the school buildings — fix the model that emptied them

                        National opinion: Don’t just fix the school buildings — fix the model that emptied them

                        The historic Tucson campus is not a liability; it is a flagship. Blind and Deaf children deserve a campus that is a destination, not a compromise.

                        Local opinion: Main event: TEP ratepayers vs. TEP shareholders

                        Local opinion: Main event: TEP ratepayers vs. TEP shareholders

                        Ratepayers gifted TEP shareholders $340,000,000, which increased their dividends over a 25-year period. Are we going to do that again? 

                        Local opinion: Reliable power requires reliable facts

                        Local opinion: Reliable power requires reliable facts

                        Providing utilities with equitable returns on equity generates earnings at levels that reflect the steep investments needed to maintain reliable service. 

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                        Local opinion: New admission review process puts Arizona students first

                        Local opinion: New admission review process puts Arizona students first

                        Tucson Speaks Out: March 24

                        Tucson Speaks Out: March 24

                        Tucson Speaks Out: March 23

                        Tucson Speaks Out: March 23

                        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

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

                        Affiliate. Find out which crypto coins you should watch closely in 2025. 

                        Letters to the Editor

                        Tucson Speaks Out: March 24

                        Tucson Speaks Out: March 24

                        On bended knee

                        Letter: Letter on the 'but' party

                        Letter: Letter on the 'but' party

                        "I am in complete agreement with Loyal Johnson that the Democratic Party is the 'but' party. While supposedly 'progressive,' they are consistently against anything that's reasonable and traditional."

                        Tucson Speaks Out: March 23

                        Tucson Speaks Out: March 23

                        MAGA, have you had enough yet?

                        Letter: War for Peace?

                        Letter: War for Peace?

                        War never makes anything better. It always makes everything worse, until one or both sides are exhausted by the process. We call this state of mutual depletion, peace.

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