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- Gail Kamaras Special to the Arizona Daily Star
As the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary, this opinion calls for major election reforms, including expanding the U.S. House, adopting a national popular vote for president and implementing ranked-choice voting to create a more representative democracy.
- Sara Becker Special to the Arizona Daily Star
As extreme heat drives hundreds of deaths in Arizona each year, this opinion argues that voluntary workplace guidelines are not enough. The author calls for enforceable heat-safety standards to better protect outdoor workers from preventable illness and death.
President Donald Trump, some of his aides and supporters have proposed a number of absurd ideas to aggrandize him. By far the most absurd is their repeated appeals to add his likeness to Mount Rushmore.
When the history of the first quarter of the 21st century is written, one towering political figure will rise above the rest — President Donald Trump.
- William Brandt, Oro Valley
Up until now I have kept quiet but I have had it up to here. Now it is time for us to wake up, stand up, and speak up. With the tariffs and the war we are really up against it. They are not being up front about it and what they are telling us is not on the up and up. I am feeling up tight an…
- Bryan Silva, SaddleBrooke
Years ago, when Bill Gates was a young "whiz kid" and on his way to becoming a billionaire, there was a public bill board with a "real time" changing estimate of his worth. This was fascinating to people, since the accumulation of such wealth, at such a pace, was a new phenomenon.
- Larry Robinson, Midtown
The recent opinion piece by Jeffery Rogers represents his fear of loosing the “Status Quo” to the Democratic Socialist. What really doesn’t make sense is that progressives along with center right leaning democrats, like Jeffery, want universal healthcare, reform for immigration laws. They al…
- scott.rada
🎧 From Scotland to small-town Iowa, meaningful journeys often reshape perspective through unexpected encounters, memorable stories and renewed appreciation.
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Alma and Consuelo Hernandez have been champions for the youth of our community, and I would urge all to vote for them in the upcoming election.
On Feb. 22, 2022, two days before Vladimir Putin sent his tanks rumbling toward Ukraine's capital, President Donald Trump said of the Russian leader: "This is genius. ... Here's a guy who's very savvy."
We were glad to see the photo Sunday of a smiling U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., alongside his wife, Elaine Chao. The 84-year-old McConnell revealed Sunday that he had been hospitalized following a rough June 14 fall at his home leading, he said, to “mild pneumonia.”
The war with Iran that never really ended is back on. Like everybody else, including the Trump administration and the Iranian regime, I have no idea how it will end. But it eventually will, and how it will be remembered will matter enormously.
Iran - July 14, 2026 Strait of Hormuz – U.S. Central Command forces carried out new strikes against Iranian military targets. The strikes were launched in response to Iran's attack on commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
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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.
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.
Juan Ciscomani has a pivotal role to play in protecting public lands. It's a role that he must fulfill.
President Donald Trump, some of his aides and supporters have proposed a number of absurd ideas to aggrandize him. By far the most absurd is their repeated appeals to add his likeness to Mount Rushmore.
When the history of the first quarter of the 21st century is written, one towering political figure will rise above the rest — President Donald Trump.
🎧 From Scotland to small-town Iowa, meaningful journeys often reshape perspective through unexpected encounters, memorable stories and renewed appreciation.
Alma and Consuelo Hernandez have been champions for the youth of our community, and I would urge all to vote for them in the upcoming election.
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Up until now I have kept quiet but I have had it up to here. Now it is time for us to wake up, stand up, and speak up. With the tariffs and the war we are really up against it. They are not being up front about it and what they are telling us is not on the up and up. I am feeling up tight an…
Years ago, when Bill Gates was a young "whiz kid" and on his way to becoming a billionaire, there was a public bill board with a "real time" changing estimate of his worth. This was fascinating to people, since the accumulation of such wealth, at such a pace, was a new phenomenon.
The recent opinion piece by Jeffery Rogers represents his fear of loosing the “Status Quo” to the Democratic Socialist. What really doesn’t make sense is that progressives along with center right leaning democrats, like Jeffery, want universal healthcare, reform for immigration laws. They al…