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Opinion

Opinion: Arizona has a growth problem, not just a water problem

Opinion: Arizona has a growth problem, not just a water problem

  • Rusty Childress For The Arizona Republic

The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

National opinion: Rodeos belong in the dustbin of history

National opinion: Rodeos belong in the dustbin of history

  • Jennifer O’Connor People for the Ethical Treatment of Animal

The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

Local opinion: ESA demand is a symptom, not the disease

Local opinion: ESA demand is a symptom, not the disease

  • Audrey Talbert Special to the Arizona Daily Star

The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

Tucson Speaks Out: August 6

Tucson Speaks Out: August 6

    Ciscomani lost his voice

    Local opinion: Trying ignorance over education

    Local opinion: Trying ignorance over education

    • Michael A. Chihak Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

    Tucson Speaks Out: August 5

    Tucson Speaks Out: August 5

      The ship of fools

      Opinion: Arizona spends 4 years educating grads who then leave

      Opinion: Arizona spends 4 years educating grads who then leave

      • John M. Fredericks, Roxanne Murphy and Margarita Pivovarova For the Arizona Republic

      The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

      Letter: DO YOU WANT?

      Letter: DO YOU WANT?

      • Loyal M Johnson Jr, Oro Valley

      Do you want to own a house? Do you want to earn and save enough money to have a comfortable retirement and possibly some for the beneficiaries? Do you want to earn as much as possible to the limits of your capability either working for someone or starting your own business? Do you want to sa…

      Letter: THE ACTUAL DEFINITION

      Letter: THE ACTUAL DEFINITION

      • Loyal M Johnson Jr, Oro Valley

      Interestingly, 80% of registered Social Democrats have at least a Bachelors degree and many have advanced degrees, many from elite, expensive universities. Astonishingly, their average income level is far below the average for college graduates. Their poor average income is a result that the…

      Letter: No letters

      Letter: No letters

      • Larry Holcomb, Foothills

      Just wondering where the letters to the editor have gone for the last couple of days. Maybe I didn't notice a written disclaimer in the paper? Inquiring minds...

      Letter: Star letters to editor

      Letter: Star letters to editor

      • Philip Reinecker, East side

      After all the fanfare about only publishing writers once a month the Star has apparently started without fanfare or explanation to cease letters to editor. I am sorry because I found them interesting and, of course, because I regularly wrote in to the paper. I suppose you felt it necessary t…

      Letter: I stand corrected

      Letter: I stand corrected

      • Steven Barker, East side

      I want to start by saying, Thank You Marc for setting me straight On the barracks bombing. I usually mix those countries up. That being said, I knew where the 9/11 hijackers were from. I also know they got some of their flight training here at Pima. I would be willing to bet that if you foll…

      Letter: Getting Booed

      Letter: Getting Booed

      • Loran Hancock, Northwest side

      If you missed the news coverage of Mamdani trying to flash the smile that he uses in place of intelligent comments, look it up on Google. Mamdani walked up on stage to tell everyone how good everything is. The problem was that his time on stage was restricted to seconds because he could not …

      Letter: LTEs

      Letter: LTEs

      • Dale Emmel, Southeast side

      Friday, 8/7/2026. No Letters To The Editor in the E-edition. Might as well not bother to print at all.

      Editorial cartoons

      ANOTHER VIEW | Paul Duginski | Cagle Cartoons

      ANOTHER VIEW | Paul Duginski | Cagle Cartoons

      Letter: Trump's Hot Country

      Letter: Trump's Hot Country

        Almost each week Trump has said the United States “is the hottest country in the world right now.” I don’t know about the world, but he is correct about the US. The temperature in Phoenix was 117 this week with the low at 90. The midwest is experiencing almost record highs and there are fore…

        Don't ban AI out of unfounded fear | Gregory S. McNeal

        Don't ban AI out of unfounded fear | Gregory S. McNeal

          Federal regulators, responding to Energy Secretary Chris Wright's request, recently ordered grid operators to connect big power users faster, so the country can feed the data centers that artificial intelligence runs on.

          Regulate AI before it's too late | J.J. Branch

          Regulate AI before it's too late | J.J. Branch

            It reads like a science-fiction movie, except it’s completely real, and we’re living it.

            If our time is characterized by dishonesty, what can we do about it? — Richard Kyte

            If our time is characterized by dishonesty, what can we do about it? — Richard Kyte

              A new book argues that honesty may be society’s most treasured virtue, yet restoring trust requires individuals to practice reliability, respect and sincerity daily.

              Gary Varvel for Aug 07, 2026

              Gary Varvel for Aug 07, 2026

                Letter: MAGA cult

                Letter: MAGA cult

                  Loyal continues to pucker up for Trump. I think he would fit in as a follower of Jim Jones, David Koresh, et al. He's in a cult with blind obedience to the leader no matter who insane the leader is. The Republicans most important issue is transgender men in sports.. I don't believe men shoul…

                  The way out of Trump’s failed Iran war | Philadelphia Inquirer

                  The way out of Trump’s failed Iran war | Philadelphia Inquirer

                    Much like the rest of President Donald Trump’s war with Iran, the latest outbreak of hostilities has produced nothing but death, destruction and disorder. The current flow of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz makes the Schuylkill Expressway look fast, Tehran retains its capacity to terrorize its neighbors with cheap drones, and more American service members and civilians in the region have been killed or wounded.

                    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

                    Don't ban AI out of unfounded fear | Gregory S. McNeal

                    Don't ban AI out of unfounded fear | Gregory S. McNeal

                    Federal regulators, responding to Energy Secretary Chris Wright's request, recently ordered grid operators to connect big power users faster, so the country can feed the data centers that artificial intelligence runs on.

                    Regulate AI before it's too late | J.J. Branch

                    Regulate AI before it's too late | J.J. Branch

                    It reads like a science-fiction movie, except it’s completely real, and we’re living it.

                    If our time is characterized by dishonesty, what can we do about it? — Richard Kyte

                    If our time is characterized by dishonesty, what can we do about it? — Richard Kyte

                    A new book argues that honesty may be society’s most treasured virtue, yet restoring trust requires individuals to practice reliability, respect and sincerity daily.

                    The way out of Trump’s failed Iran war | Philadelphia Inquirer

                    The way out of Trump’s failed Iran war | Philadelphia Inquirer

                    Much like the rest of President Donald Trump’s war with Iran, the latest outbreak of hostilities has produced nothing but death, destruction and disorder. The current flow of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz makes the Schuylkill Expressway look fast, Tehran retains its capacity to terrorize its neighbors with cheap drones, and more American service members and civilians in the region have been killed or wounded.

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                    Tucson Speaks Out: August 6

                    Tucson Speaks Out: August 6

                    Letter: LTEs

                    Letter: LTEs

                    Opinion: Arizona has a growth problem, not just a water problem

                    Opinion: Arizona has a growth problem, not just a water problem

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                    Letters to the Editor

                    Letter: DO YOU WANT?

                    Letter: DO YOU WANT?

                    Do you want to own a house? Do you want to earn and save enough money to have a comfortable retirement and possibly some for the beneficiaries? Do you want to earn as much as possible to the limits of your capability either working for someone or starting your own business? Do you want to sa…

                    Letter: THE ACTUAL DEFINITION

                    Letter: THE ACTUAL DEFINITION

                    Interestingly, 80% of registered Social Democrats have at least a Bachelors degree and many have advanced degrees, many from elite, expensive universities. Astonishingly, their average income level is far below the average for college graduates. Their poor average income is a result that the…

                    Letter: No letters

                    Letter: No letters

                    Just wondering where the letters to the editor have gone for the last couple of days. Maybe I didn't notice a written disclaimer in the paper? Inquiring minds...

                    Letter: Star letters to editor

                    Letter: Star letters to editor

                    After all the fanfare about only publishing writers once a month the Star has apparently started without fanfare or explanation to cease letters to editor. I am sorry because I found them interesting and, of course, because I regularly wrote in to the paper. I suppose you felt it necessary t…

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