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Opinion

Local opinion: Data center action, a litmus test for officials

Local opinion: Data center action, a litmus test for officials

  • Melinda Matson Spina Special to the Arizona Daily Star

Data centers do not belong in deserts, and untimely standards the AI class can manipulate at the expense of regular people will never be enough.

Juan Ciscomani: Stop playing politics with our homeland security

Juan Ciscomani: Stop playing politics with our homeland security

  • Juan Ciscomani Special to the Arizona Daily Star

Every day this shutdown continues, the consequences grow more severe—for our workforce, for travelers, and for our national security.

Tucson Speaks Out: March 25

Tucson Speaks Out: March 25

    I'm unhappy

    Local opinion: Ed McCullough, teacher, humanitarian, pathfinder

    Local opinion: Ed McCullough, teacher, humanitarian, pathfinder

    • Charles Cameron Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    “Know where you are at all times.” “Know where your hike began.” “Keep your partner in sight.” That is not a bad general philosophy in life, Ed taught us.

    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: Data center action, a litmus test for officials

      Local opinion: Data center action, a litmus test for officials

      • Melinda Matson Spina Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      Data centers do not belong in deserts, and untimely standards the AI class can manipulate at the expense of regular people will never be enough.

      Russia and China are losers in US war on Iran | Peter Doran

      Russia and China are losers in US war on Iran | Peter Doran

        The United States and Israel are devastating the parasitic Islamic regime that squandered the wealth of Iran for decades and exported terror across the Middle East. Understanding the biggest losers in this war is just as important as any assessment of the battle damage to government building…

        Russia and China gain influence while America is distracted | Andrew Miller

        Russia and China gain influence while America is distracted | Andrew Miller

          President Donald Trump’s disastrous war on Iran is weakening the United States and providing America's principal adversaries, China and Russia, with a strategic opportunity to expand their global influence.

          Stronger guardrails are needed to rein in online gambling | Dallas Morning News

          Stronger guardrails are needed to rein in online gambling | Dallas Morning News

            Stronger guardrails are needed for wagers that treat human misery as a roulette wheel

            Why do Americans see each other as morally broken? | The Ethical Life podcast

            Why do Americans see each other as morally broken? | The Ethical Life podcast

            • scott.rada

            🎧 Compared with other nations, public opinion here skews more negative. The hosts explore distance, perception and how limited interaction feeds misunderstanding and weakens civic life.

            China's fuel prices surge as the war on Iran disrupts oil supplies

            China's fuel prices surge as the war on Iran disrupts oil supplies

            • Aljazeera - AJ+

            China's fuel prices surge as the Iran war disrupts oil supplies. Gov't limits increases, but motorists fear higher costs.

            Russia launches record 948 drones in largest 24-hour attack on Ukraine

            Russia launches record 948 drones in largest 24-hour attack on Ukraine

            • Cover Media - Shareable

            Russia has carried out its largest aerial assault on Ukraine since the war began, launching 948 drones within 24 hours.

            Editorial cartoons

            ANOTHER VIEW | Steve Greenberg | Cagle Cartoons

            ANOTHER VIEW | Steve Greenberg | Cagle Cartoons

            Juan Ciscomani: Stop playing politics with our homeland security

            Juan Ciscomani: Stop playing politics with our homeland security

              Every day this shutdown continues, the consequences grow more severe—for our workforce, for travelers, and for our national security.

              No constitutional right to sodas paid for by SNAP | Las Vegas Review-Journal

              No constitutional right to sodas paid for by SNAP | Las Vegas Review-Journal

                You should have to spend your own money to buy soda. Some people disagree.

                Tucson Speaks Out: March 25

                Tucson Speaks Out: March 25

                  I'm unhappy

                  Local opinion: Ed McCullough, teacher, humanitarian, pathfinder

                  Local opinion: Ed McCullough, teacher, humanitarian, pathfinder

                    “Know where you are at all times.” “Know where your hike began.” “Keep your partner in sight.” That is not a bad general philosophy in life, Ed taught us.

                    The art of taxing Americans fairly is messy | Froma Harrop

                    The art of taxing Americans fairly is messy | Froma Harrop

                      "The rich should pay their fair share of taxes." Who can argue with that? But then we must decide who is rich and what is meant by fair. Neither political party has distinguished itself in making such distinctions.

                      Letter: War dividends

                      Letter: War dividends

                        Thank you, President Trump, for promoting renewable energy. Forcing the entire industrialized world to turn to solar, wind, and geothermal by decimating the Middle East’s capacity to produce fossil energy, brilliant! Once China and India fully adopt, it will be easy for the U.S. to import th…

                        Why Oil Could Hit $150 if This Crisis Gets Worse

                        Why Oil Could Hit $150 if This Crisis Gets Worse

                          Global oil prices are rising again as supply disruptions continue and tensions in the Middle East refuse to settle. With the Strait of Hormuz still effectively restricted, nearly 20% of the world’s oil flow remains at risk. Brent crude has climbed back above $100, and analysts warn prices co…

                          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: Data center action, a litmus test for officials

                          Local opinion: Data center action, a litmus test for officials

                          Data centers do not belong in deserts, and untimely standards the AI class can manipulate at the expense of regular people will never be enough.

                          Russia and China are losers in US war on Iran | Peter Doran

                          Russia and China are losers in US war on Iran | Peter Doran

                          The United States and Israel are devastating the parasitic Islamic regime that squandered the wealth of Iran for decades and exported terror across the Middle East. Understanding the biggest losers in this war is just as important as any assessment of the battle damage to government buildings in Tehran.

                          Russia and China gain influence while America is distracted | Andrew Miller

                          Russia and China gain influence while America is distracted | Andrew Miller

                          President Donald Trump’s disastrous war on Iran is weakening the United States and providing America's principal adversaries, China and Russia, with a strategic opportunity to expand their global influence.

                          Stronger guardrails are needed to rein in online gambling | Dallas Morning News

                          Stronger guardrails are needed to rein in online gambling | Dallas Morning News

                          Stronger guardrails are needed for wagers that treat human misery as a roulette wheel

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                          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

                          Shopping

                          How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

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

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

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                          Letters to the Editor

                          Tucson Speaks Out: March 25

                          Tucson Speaks Out: March 25

                          I'm unhappy

                          Letter: War dividends

                          Letter: War dividends

                          Thank you, President Trump, for promoting renewable energy. Forcing the entire industrialized world to turn to solar, wind, and geothermal by decimating the Middle East’s capacity to produce fossil energy, brilliant! Once China and India fully adopt, it will be easy for the U.S. to import th…

                          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."

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