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Opinion

Local opinion: Return citizenship to the people’s House

Local opinion: Return citizenship to the people’s House

  • Gerald Farrington Special to the Arizona Daily Star

A credible presidential candidate should pledge to reduce their own power, embodying the concept of a citizen president who leads temporarily and returns to ordinary life with humility and restraint.

Tucson Speaks Out: July 22

Tucson Speaks Out: July 22

    Military testing

    Local opinion: Ciscomani, insanity and the costs of war

    Local opinion: Ciscomani, insanity and the costs of war

    • Doug Pickrell Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    An opinion writer argues Rep. Juan Ciscomani was wrong to support President Donald Trump's Iran policy, comparing it to the Iraq War and urging Congress to cut off funding for the conflict rather than continue U.S. involvement.

    Tucson Speaks Out: July 21

    Tucson Speaks Out: July 21

      Mistreatment of Fitzsimmons' work

      Tucson Speaks Out: July 20

      Tucson Speaks Out: July 20

        Midterm elections?

        Arizona opinion: New border wall in Arizona would steal Tohono O'odham land

        Arizona opinion: New border wall in Arizona would steal Tohono O'odham land

        • John R. Welch For the Arizona Republic

        The Tohono O'odham Nation is suing to block a proposed 62-mile border wall in southern Arizona, arguing it would unlawfully cross reservation land and damage sacred cultural sites.

        Local opinion: The road to housing is more than a new law. It is a new opportunity for Arizona.

        Local opinion: The road to housing is more than a new law. It is a new opportunity for Arizona.

        • Betty Villegas Special to the Arizona Daily Star

        A longtime Arizona housing leader argues the new 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act gives the state a chance to expand affordable housing, modernize outdated policies and invest in infrastructure. The opinion says solving the housing crisis will require collaboration, innovation and accountability.

        Tax cuts ease burden for American families, business | Kent Strang

        Tax cuts ease burden for American families, business | Kent Strang

          If you listen to the debate over affordability, you’d think the Working Families Tax Cuts failed. Critics point to today’s cost-of-living challenges as proof they aren't working.  

          One year later, big GOP bill sticks working people with higher cost | Joshua Miller

          One year later, big GOP bill sticks working people with higher cost | Joshua Miller

            One year ago, President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans forced their Big Beautiful Bill through Congress. Today, it is one of the most unpopular major laws in recent history.

            Letter: Gun Rights?

            Letter: Gun Rights?

            • Marc Goldfeder, Foothills

            Nowhere in the bible does it say to never give up your sword for plowshares. It is frequently associated with a quote often attributed to Benjamin Franklin: "Those who beat their swords into plowshares usually end up plowing for those who didn't."

            Letter: Why Vote for Katie?

            Letter: Why Vote for Katie?

            • Sally Mayersohn, Northwest side

            Katie Hobbs is a people person. She has traveled throughout our wonderful state meeting with many different

            Letter: Education Administration

            Letter: Education Administration

            • Loran Hancock, Northwest side

            The goal for every parent with kids in school is a high school graduate that can read, write and do math, understanding civics is nice but take what you can get. At least that was the goal in the past, but the question every parent should consider today is whether the students are being educ…

            Letter: Your Vote is Safe

            Letter: Your Vote is Safe

            • Don Ries, Southeast side

            Over a thousand Arizona citizens in Pima County, including myself, just spent 14 hours or more on 21 July ensuring our elections are open, fair, and the results are accurate. Every voter was identified and all ballots were counted by 2 different people, one Democrat, one Republican. The chai…

            Letter: 100 year water supply?

            Letter: 100 year water supply?

            • Peter Bisschop, East side

            Arizona is experiencing long-term drought conditions, with nearly 85% of the state under Exceptional (D4) or Extreme (D3) drought, and severe short-term drought persisting in several counties including central Pima and Apache County (ADWR). "Overpumping has caused water levels to drop below …

            Editorial cartoons

            ANOTHER VIEW | Harley Schwadron | Cagle Cartoons

            ANOTHER VIEW | Harley Schwadron | Cagle Cartoons

            Has the internet made us smarter or just more confident? | The Ethical Life podcast

            Has the internet made us smarter or just more confident? | The Ethical Life podcast

              🎧 Easy access to information has changed how people weigh evidence, challenge authority and decide when expert advice deserves their trust.

              The cyclosporiasis outbreak is a master class in miscommunication | Lisa Jarvis

              The cyclosporiasis outbreak is a master class in miscommunication | Lisa Jarvis

                The Food and Drug Administration this past weekend sent Americans trying to navigate the cyclospora outbreak into a tailspin. A day after Taylor Farms announced a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce in 27 states — generating one set of alarming headlines — the FDA said that a test linking the company’s lettuce to the parasite had been wrong, leading to seemingly contradictory coverage.

                Get Graham’s Russia sanctions bill to Trump’s desk | Las Vegas Review-Journal

                Get Graham’s Russia sanctions bill to Trump’s desk | Las Vegas Review-Journal

                  Services for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham will take place this month in Washington, D.C., and his home state of South Carolina. In the meantime, Congress could honor his legacy by passing the bipartisan Russian sanctions bill he spent his last months working to advance.

                  Is the US overplaying its hand in Iran? | Baltimore Sun

                  Is the US overplaying its hand in Iran? | Baltimore Sun

                    President Donald Trump recently justified renewed military action against Iran by saying Tehran “did not obey what they’re supposed to obey” under a memorandum of understanding intended to halt the fighting. Whether one believes Iran violated that agreement or not, One word deserves closer examination: obey.

                    Local opinion: Return citizenship to the people’s House

                    Local opinion: Return citizenship to the people’s House

                      A credible presidential candidate should pledge to reduce their own power, embodying the concept of a citizen president who leads temporarily and returns to ordinary life with humility and restraint.

                      Tucson Speaks Out: July 22

                      Tucson Speaks Out: July 22

                        Military testing

                        Trump eyes strike on underground Iran nuke site ahead of dignified transfer for US troops

                        Trump eyes strike on underground Iran nuke site ahead of dignified transfer for US troops

                          President Trump is threatening to strike an Iranian nuclear plant, while State Secretary Rubio says Iran is not serious about negotiations.

                          Editorials

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                          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

                          Tax cuts ease burden for American families, business | Kent Strang

                          Tax cuts ease burden for American families, business | Kent Strang

                          If you listen to the debate over affordability, you’d think the Working Families Tax Cuts failed. Critics point to today’s cost-of-living challenges as proof they aren't working.  

                          One year later, big GOP bill sticks working people with higher cost | Joshua Miller

                          One year later, big GOP bill sticks working people with higher cost | Joshua Miller

                          One year ago, President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans forced their Big Beautiful Bill through Congress. Today, it is one of the most unpopular major laws in recent history.

                          Has the internet made us smarter or just more confident? | The Ethical Life podcast

                          Has the internet made us smarter or just more confident? | The Ethical Life podcast

                          🎧 Easy access to information has changed how people weigh evidence, challenge authority and decide when expert advice deserves their trust.

                          The cyclosporiasis outbreak is a master class in miscommunication | Lisa Jarvis

                          The cyclosporiasis outbreak is a master class in miscommunication | Lisa Jarvis

                          The Food and Drug Administration this past weekend sent Americans trying to navigate the cyclospora outbreak into a tailspin. A day after Taylor Farms announced a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce in 27 states — generating one set of alarming headlines — the FDA said that a test linking the company’s lettuce to the parasite had been wrong, leading to seemingly contradictory coverage.

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                          Tucson Speaks Out: July 22

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                          Letters to the Editor

                          Letter: Gun Rights?

                          Letter: Gun Rights?

                          Nowhere in the bible does it say to never give up your sword for plowshares. It is frequently associated with a quote often attributed to Benjamin Franklin: "Those who beat their swords into plowshares usually end up plowing for those who didn't."

                          Letter: Why Vote for Katie?

                          Letter: Why Vote for Katie?

                          Katie Hobbs is a people person. She has traveled throughout our wonderful state meeting with many different

                          Letter: Education Administration

                          Letter: Education Administration

                          The goal for every parent with kids in school is a high school graduate that can read, write and do math, understanding civics is nice but take what you can get. At least that was the goal in the past, but the question every parent should consider today is whether the students are being educ…

                          Letter: Your Vote is Safe

                          Letter: Your Vote is Safe

                          Over a thousand Arizona citizens in Pima County, including myself, just spent 14 hours or more on 21 July ensuring our elections are open, fair, and the results are accurate. Every voter was identified and all ballots were counted by 2 different people, one Democrat, one Republican. The chai…

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