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Opinion

Tucson Speaks Out: September 3

Tucson Speaks Out: September 3

    Our troops deserve more support

    Opinion: Trump administration legalizes extinction of the Gunnison sage-grouse

    Opinion: Trump administration legalizes extinction of the Gunnison sage-grouse

    • Ted Williams Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

    Opinion: Arizona cities should think twice about Axon's AI tools

    Opinion: Arizona cities should think twice about Axon's AI tools

    • Jacob George For The Arizona Republic

    The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

    Opinion:Arizona needs its own Native American Voting Rights Act

    Opinion:Arizona needs its own Native American Voting Rights Act

    • Jaynie Parrish For The Arizona Republic

    The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

    Local opinion: Tucson voters should reject TEP franchise agreement

    Local opinion: Tucson voters should reject TEP franchise agreement

    • Russell Lowes Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

    Tucson Speaks Out: September 2

    Tucson Speaks Out: September 2

      Great Lakes

      Local opinion: Clergy criticism of Trump is moral witness, not partisanship

      Local opinion: Clergy criticism of Trump is moral witness, not partisanship

      • Richard Mallory Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

      Letter: Transphobia

      Letter: Transphobia

      • Cynthia Duncan, Midtown

      I find myself becoming increasingly incensed by the small but steady drum beat of transphobic LTEs. Mr. Freedom’s bigoted sexist campaign to join the WNBA is ridiculous and insulting to all women. But he’s just background noise compared to this weekend’s LTE stating that the United Nations t…

      Letter: Public safety and community

      Letter: Public safety and community

      • Marie Smith, East side

      Our president’s plans are not public safety plans. We are unprepared in this country, in this state, for major disruptions. Be they man-made or nature-made. Have we updated and secured our country’s infrastructure, water, power grid, the growing and transit of food and materials? Do we have …

      Letter: Hobbs’ handling of investigations

      Letter: Hobbs’ handling of investigations

      • Wyatt Kanyer, Midtown

      I want to commend the Star and other state and local journalistic outlets for honestly covering the recent investigations alleging Gov. Hobbs’ involvement in DCS’ reimbursement increases. It appears that both AG Mayes’ and Republicans’ investigations indicate that Hobbs was not involved in t…

      Letter: THE STAR’S LTE POLICY

      Letter: THE STAR’S LTE POLICY

      • Loyal M Johnson Jr, Oro Valley

      The STAR implemented a new LTE policy approximately three months ago that limited one printed opinion per month. Ostensibly, this was to ensure that more readers have the opportunity to be heard. Unfortunately, the vast, vast majority of opinions submitted are vile, Trump-hating diatribes. O…

      Letter: CLEANING HOUSE

      Letter: CLEANING HOUSE

      • Loyal M Johnson Jr, Oro Valley

      Gerald Farrinton submitted an interesting Guest Opinion regarding restoring the balance and reversing the decline of our country. His statement, “Just clean house and throw the rascals out — as many of them as possible, all at once, at all levels of governance, in all institutions. Oh, if th…

      Letter: THERE IS NO PRIDE IN HAVING WHAT YOU DID NOT WORK FOR

      Letter: THERE IS NO PRIDE IN HAVING WHAT YOU DID NOT WORK FOR

      • Loyal M Johnson Jr, Oro Valley

      The American ideal that one must earn what one has is being questioned? This generation of Social Democrats, and many left-leaning Democrats, have decided that earning what one has is an archaic principle and that all are entitled to an equal share of the pie regardless of effort. This minds…

      Letter: Teachers Push Target Boycott

      Letter: Teachers Push Target Boycott

      • Loran Hancock, Northwest side

      The news is that the Teachers Union with Randi Whiner Weingarten has declared that they support a Boycott on Target. The boycott is being called because Target Management has cancelled DEI in Target. DEI has a goal of hiring and advancement of anyone that declares themselves to be an minorit…

      Editorial cartoons

      ANOTHER VIEW | John Darkow | Cagle Cartoons

      ANOTHER VIEW | John Darkow | Cagle Cartoons

      ANOTHER VIEW | Margolis & Cox | Cagle Cartoons

      ANOTHER VIEW | Margolis & Cox | Cagle Cartoons

      Letter: Democrat Confusion

      Letter: Democrat Confusion

        If you watch TV, you may have seen the anti-Ciscomani commercial that claims that the latest tax cuts were put in place to provide money to the rich. The problem is that the tax cuts don't go to just the rich, the tax cuts are applied to anyone or everyone that can qualify based on the stand…

        Letter: Democrat Failure to Follow Through

        Letter: Democrat Failure to Follow Through

          Has anyone else noticed the number of violent attacks in Democrat run cities and states? Last weekend, Chicago had 41 people suffer from gunshot wounds and three people died. Have they caught the shooters yet? I realize that supporting Pres Trump is the ultimate evil for Democrats, so the re…

          Letter: Ciscomani versus Mendoza

          Letter: Ciscomani versus Mendoza

            With the election approaching, it is time to make a decision on who should represent this district. I recently heard a commercial from the Mendoza campaign where she wanted to 'set the record straight'. It is a concern when someone is more interested in correcting what she perceives are the …

            TSA Braces for Record 17M Travelers Labor Day

            TSA Braces for Record 17M Travelers Labor Day

              The Transportation Security Administration expects to screen more than 17 million travelers at U.S. airports between Thursday, September 3 and Wednesday, September 9, as Labor Day weekend caps off a record-breaking summer of travel. United Airlines anticipates about 3.4 million passengers, r…

              Flock cameras erode trust in local government — Richard Kyte

              Flock cameras erode trust in local government — Richard Kyte

                If you drive a car in the United States, chances are you have been recorded by Flock cameras.

                Protect College Sports Act will protect my sport | Sophie Stylianos

                Protect College Sports Act will protect my sport | Sophie Stylianos

                  The NCAA has 556,000 collegiate athletes, the vast majority of whom compete in non-revenue and Olympic sports.

                  Tucson Speaks Out: September 3

                  Tucson Speaks Out: September 3

                    Our troops deserve more support

                    Editorials

                    A note to readers

                    A note to readers

                    To our readers:

                    Join Tucson’s conversation through the Star’s opinion pages

                    Join Tucson’s conversation through the Star’s opinion pages

                    The Arizona Daily Star’s opinion section aims to foster healthy engagement and debate on the best paths forward for Tucson. Here’s how you can be a part of it.

                    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.

                    Columnists

                    TSA Braces for Record 17M Travelers Labor Day

                    TSA Braces for Record 17M Travelers Labor Day

                    The Transportation Security Administration expects to screen more than 17 million travelers at U.S. airports between Thursday, September 3 and Wednesday, September 9, as Labor Day weekend caps off a record-breaking summer of travel. United Airlines anticipates about 3.4 million passengers, r…

                    Flock cameras erode trust in local government — Richard Kyte

                    Flock cameras erode trust in local government — Richard Kyte

                    If you drive a car in the United States, chances are you have been recorded by Flock cameras.

                    Protect College Sports Act will protect my sport | Sophie Stylianos

                    Protect College Sports Act will protect my sport | Sophie Stylianos

                    The NCAA has 556,000 collegiate athletes, the vast majority of whom compete in non-revenue and Olympic sports.

                    Opinion: Trump administration legalizes extinction of the Gunnison sage-grouse

                    Opinion: Trump administration legalizes extinction of the Gunnison sage-grouse

                    The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

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                    Tucson Speaks Out: September 3

                    Tucson Speaks Out: September 3

                    Local opinion: Tucson voters should reject TEP franchise agreement

                    Local opinion: Tucson voters should reject TEP franchise agreement

                    Opinion: Trump administration legalizes extinction of the Gunnison sage-grouse

                    Opinion: Trump administration legalizes extinction of the Gunnison sage-grouse

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                    What Really Happens When You Call for Emergency HVAC Help at 2 AM

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                    What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

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                    Letters to the Editor

                    Letter: Transphobia

                    Letter: Transphobia

                    I find myself becoming increasingly incensed by the small but steady drum beat of transphobic LTEs. Mr. Freedom’s bigoted sexist campaign to join the WNBA is ridiculous and insulting to all women. But he’s just background noise compared to this weekend’s LTE stating that the United Nations t…

                    Letter: Public safety and community

                    Letter: Public safety and community

                    Our president’s plans are not public safety plans. We are unprepared in this country, in this state, for major disruptions. Be they man-made or nature-made. Have we updated and secured our country’s infrastructure, water, power grid, the growing and transit of food and materials? Do we have …

                    Letter: Hobbs’ handling of investigations

                    Letter: Hobbs’ handling of investigations

                    I want to commend the Star and other state and local journalistic outlets for honestly covering the recent investigations alleging Gov. Hobbs’ involvement in DCS’ reimbursement increases. It appears that both AG Mayes’ and Republicans’ investigations indicate that Hobbs was not involved in t…

                    Letter: THE STAR’S LTE POLICY

                    Letter: THE STAR’S LTE POLICY

                    The STAR implemented a new LTE policy approximately three months ago that limited one printed opinion per month. Ostensibly, this was to ensure that more readers have the opportunity to be heard. Unfortunately, the vast, vast majority of opinions submitted are vile, Trump-hating diatribes. O…

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