Life is too short
- 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.
- Kimball Shinkoskey, Downtown
America’s media are constantly putting out headlines like, “U.S. and Iran Trade Fresh Strikes.”
- Sheldon Metz, Northeast side
It’s an obvious conclusion. Trump is not just demented, running on gas his body stored from years of gorging on McDonald’s, he is completely and totally delusional.
- David E LEON, Vail
July 09, 1868, Congress passed the landmark amendment that guaranteed citizenship to all, ". Born or naturalized in the United States. ". And will be provided with ". Equal protection under the Laws. ". Happy Birthday 14th Amendment!!!
- Cindy Soffrin, Northeast side
I was saddened to see Frank Bergen's obituary in today's, 7/8, paper. Frank was part of a group of wise people who had worked in and/or around politics and people, like me, who were just politics wonks. Former Tucsonan, Norm Sherman, moved to Iowa to be near his children, and started writing…
- Leo Masursky, Midtown
Recent columns re the USMNT excoriated the team as weak and lost.
The ACC will continue to keep our focus on the mission: reliable service at affordable rates.
Many people know Jake Martin by his title as Chief Deputy Treasurer. Those of us who have worked alongside him know something more important: he has already been leading.
The need to reform Social Security — to keep by far the most important government assistance program solvent — has long been obvious.
I am compelled to point out two serious and misleading errors in the Tucson/Region section article titled "Proposal would Put Voucher Changes on Ballot" published on July 4, 2026, and written by the usually accurate Howard Fischer.
For those who are not aware the pickleball courts at Udall Park were installed with monies from the 407 bond issue. This came about as a result of an agreement between the city, pickleball players and tennis players of Tucson. Currently and for many years the tennis players of tucson who use…
The STAR implemented a new LTE policy approximately one month age that limited one printed opinion per month. Ostensibly, this was to ensure that more readers has the opportunity to be heard. I evaluated the results of this new policy for the first 33 days and the results are as follows: 61%…
To our readers:
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.
The ACC will continue to keep our focus on the mission: reliable service at affordable rates.
Many people know Jake Martin by his title as Chief Deputy Treasurer. Those of us who have worked alongside him know something more important: he has already been leading.
The need to reform Social Security — to keep by far the most important government assistance program solvent — has long been obvious.
The Pima County Department of Transportation is developing MOVING PIMA, the County’s first comprehensive Transportation Master Plan.
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Life is too short
America’s media are constantly putting out headlines like, “U.S. and Iran Trade Fresh Strikes.”
It’s an obvious conclusion. Trump is not just demented, running on gas his body stored from years of gorging on McDonald’s, he is completely and totally delusional.
July 09, 1868, Congress passed the landmark amendment that guaranteed citizenship to all, ". Born or naturalized in the United States. ". And will be provided with ". Equal protection under the Laws. ". Happy Birthday 14th Amendment!!!