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Local opinion: Our founding American ideals vs. today's partisan politics

Local opinion: Our founding American ideals vs. today's partisan politics

  • Kevin Volk Special to the Arizona Daily Star

s Americans celebrate Independence Day, this opinion reflects on the nation's founding principles and argues that the ideals of liberty, civic responsibility and unity should matter more than today's partisan divisions.

Tucson Speaks Out: July 4

Tucson Speaks Out: July 4

    Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind

    Local opinion: Let's celebrate America's greatness

    Local opinion: Let's celebrate America's greatness

    • Ronald Eustice Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    As the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary, this opinion urges Americans to celebrate the workers, farmers, teachers, soldiers, immigrants and other everyday people who built the nation — and to look beyond political divisions.

    Local opinion: Why I won't celebrate Independence Day this year

    Local opinion: Why I won't celebrate Independence Day this year

    • Dave Peterson Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    A retired Air Force officer reflects on celebrating the U.S. Bicentennial in 1976—and explains why he won't celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary, arguing the country has lost its way under President Donald Trump.

    Tucson Speaks Out: July 3

    Tucson Speaks Out: July 3

      Public libraries

      Local opinion: Before you fill out your ballot, get to know the person behind my name

      Local opinion: Before you fill out your ballot, get to know the person behind my name

      • Maritza Higuera Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      As Legislative District 21 voters receive their mail ballots, Democratic House candidate Maritza Higuera shares how decades as an educator, nonprofit leader, small business owner and community volunteer shaped her vision for Southern Arizona.

      Local opinion: It's time to widen the lens on homelessness

      Local opinion: It's time to widen the lens on homelessness

      • Sarah Ascher Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      Why are people really becoming homeless? This opinion argues Arizona's response focuses too much on housing and not enough on health, urging leaders to rethink how homelessness is measured, understood and addressed.

      Local opinion: Our founding American ideals vs. today's partisan politics

      Local opinion: Our founding American ideals vs. today's partisan politics

      • Kevin Volk Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      s Americans celebrate Independence Day, this opinion reflects on the nation's founding principles and argues that the ideals of liberty, civic responsibility and unity should matter more than today's partisan divisions.

      Tucson Speaks Out: July 4

      Tucson Speaks Out: July 4

        Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind

        Detestable tax on tea is illegal and extorted | Boston Gazette and Country Journal

        Detestable tax on tea is illegal and extorted | Boston Gazette and Country Journal

          Anyone receiving, buying, selling product from East India Company will be deemed enemy 

          Letter: Digital Star editing nonexistent

          Letter: Digital Star editing nonexistent

          • Holly P. B. Finstrom, West side

          Here is a paragraph from the Star today, July 3, 2026 under the headline "Arizona vote by mail measure falters". Can someone please explain what it means?

          Local opinion: Let's celebrate America's greatness

          Local opinion: Let's celebrate America's greatness

          • Ronald Eustice Special to the Arizona Daily Star

          As the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary, this opinion urges Americans to celebrate the workers, farmers, teachers, soldiers, immigrants and other everyday people who built the nation — and to look beyond political divisions.

          Don't let affection for the past handcuff the present | Jerry Davich

          Don't let affection for the past handcuff the present | Jerry Davich

            Barney Fife stole a few minutes of my time. Again.

            Local opinion: Why I won't celebrate Independence Day this year

            Local opinion: Why I won't celebrate Independence Day this year

            • Dave Peterson Special to the Arizona Daily Star

            A retired Air Force officer reflects on celebrating the U.S. Bicentennial in 1976—and explains why he won't celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary, arguing the country has lost its way under President Donald Trump.

            Editorial cartoons

            ANOTHER VIEW | Harley Schwadron | Cagle Cartoons

            ANOTHER VIEW | Harley Schwadron | Cagle Cartoons

            Tucson Speaks Out: July 3

            Tucson Speaks Out: July 3

              Public libraries

              Celebrate 250 years on stilts, racing turtles, painting fence  | Frederic J. Fransen

              Celebrate 250 years on stilts, racing turtles, painting fence | Frederic J. Fransen

                "It was to be a party of special magnificence!" — JRR Tolkien

                Democrats and Republicans actually agree on a lot | Steven Kull

                Democrats and Republicans actually agree on a lot | Steven Kull

                  If you spend enough time watching cable news, scrolling social media or listening to political consultants, you could be forgiven for believing Americans agree on almost nothing. Every debate seems to reinforce the same message: The country is hopelessly polarized along partisan lines.

                  Gary Varvel for Jul 03, 2026

                  Gary Varvel for Jul 03, 2026

                    Letter: 250th Anniversary

                    Letter: 250th Anniversary

                      Happy birthday, America! I pray the USA will soon reject current manosphere values and bro culture. I am aware history is replete with depravity, mostly due to male leadership, but this last decade's decadence is intolerable. Harvey Weinstein, Jeffrey Epstein, Bill O'Reilly, Bill Cosby, Bill…

                      Letter: IT IS A WONDERFUL LIFE

                      Letter: IT IS A WONDERFUL LIFE

                        Thank goodness for the Social Democrats. I am now planning on residing in my mom’s basement, smoking grass and playing video games. I have no worries. The government will provide food, health care and provide a monthly stipend. They will pay for me to go to receivee a worthless degree. I don…

                        Letter: Trump v Jean E Carroll

                        Letter: Trump v Jean E Carroll

                          A rapist is the lowest form of despicable scum.

                          Editorials

                          A note to readers

                          A note to readers

                          To our readers:

                          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.

                          Local opinion: A dismissive editorial peers through rose-colored glasses

                          Local opinion: A dismissive editorial peers through rose-colored glasses

                          The Herald has missed its mark in offering us reassurance of the court’s stability and the strength of democracy. And when it values confidence over honest scrutiny, its words ring hollow.

                          Columnists

                          Local opinion: Our founding American ideals vs. today's partisan politics

                          Local opinion: Our founding American ideals vs. today's partisan politics

                          s Americans celebrate Independence Day, this opinion reflects on the nation's founding principles and argues that the ideals of liberty, civic responsibility and unity should matter more than today's partisan divisions.

                          Detestable tax on tea is illegal and extorted | Boston Gazette and Country Journal

                          Detestable tax on tea is illegal and extorted | Boston Gazette and Country Journal

                          Anyone receiving, buying, selling product from East India Company will be deemed enemy 

                          Local opinion: Let's celebrate America's greatness

                          Local opinion: Let's celebrate America's greatness

                          As the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary, this opinion urges Americans to celebrate the workers, farmers, teachers, soldiers, immigrants and other everyday people who built the nation — and to look beyond political divisions.

                          Don't let affection for the past handcuff the present | Jerry Davich

                          Don't let affection for the past handcuff the present | Jerry Davich

                          Barney Fife stole a few minutes of my time. Again.

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                          Local opinion: arizona state budget misses opportunity to invest in dual enrollment programs

                          Local opinion: arizona state budget misses opportunity to invest in dual enrollment programs

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                          Letters to the Editor

                          Tucson Speaks Out: July 4

                          Tucson Speaks Out: July 4

                          Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind

                          Letter: Digital Star editing nonexistent

                          Letter: Digital Star editing nonexistent

                          Here is a paragraph from the Star today, July 3, 2026 under the headline "Arizona vote by mail measure falters". Can someone please explain what it means?

                          Tucson Speaks Out: July 3

                          Tucson Speaks Out: July 3

                          Public libraries

                          Letter: 250th Anniversary

                          Letter: 250th Anniversary

                          Happy birthday, America! I pray the USA will soon reject current manosphere values and bro culture. I am aware history is replete with depravity, mostly due to male leadership, but this last decade's decadence is intolerable. Harvey Weinstein, Jeffrey Epstein, Bill O'Reilly, Bill Cosby, Bill…

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