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Local opinion: The real heroes are the first responders who deserve our highest praise

Local opinion: The real heroes are the first responders who deserve our highest praise

  • Mike Storie and Natasha Wrae Special to the Arizona Daily Star

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Local opinion: Veterans bill would benefit Tucson and Southern Arizona

Local opinion: Veterans bill would benefit Tucson and Southern Arizona

  • Polly Parks Special to the Arizona Daily Star

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Local opinion: Open letter to Banner and Pima County hospitals

Local opinion: Open letter to Banner and Pima County hospitals

  • Libres Fronterizos, Coalición de Derechos Humanos, Matthew 25:34, Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (Tucson Branch), Josefina Ahumada Worker Center, Tucson Peace Center, Arizona Palestinian Solidarity Alliance, Singing Resistance Tucson, Red de Defends AZ, Sagrado Wellness, Good Neighbor Interfaith Coalition, La Ristra

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Local opinion: Trump’s relentless attacks on media spark concern

Local opinion: Trump’s relentless attacks on media spark concern

  • Bill Goodykoontz Arizona Republic

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Local opinion: Who will be Arizona lieutenant governor?

Local opinion: Who will be Arizona lieutenant governor?

  • Michael A. Chihak Special to the Arizona Daily Star

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Local opinion: School calendar survey prompts more questions than answers

Local opinion: School calendar survey prompts more questions than answers

  • Heather Mace Special to the Arizona Daily Star

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Tucson Speaks Out: July 26

Tucson Speaks Out: July 26

    Slow death

    Local opinion: The real heroes are the first responders who deserve our highest praise

    Local opinion: The real heroes are the first responders who deserve our highest praise

    • Mike Storie and Natasha Wrae Special to the Arizona Daily Star

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    Local opinion: Veterans bill would benefit Tucson and Southern Arizona

    Local opinion: Veterans bill would benefit Tucson and Southern Arizona

    • Polly Parks Special to the Arizona Daily Star

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    Local opinion: Open letter to Banner and Pima County hospitals

    Local opinion: Open letter to Banner and Pima County hospitals

    • Libres Fronterizos, Coalición de Derechos Humanos, Matthew 25:34, Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (Tucson Branch), Josefina Ahumada Worker Center, Tucson Peace Center, Arizona Palestinian Solidarity Alliance, Singing Resistance Tucson, Red de Defends AZ, Sagrado Wellness, Good Neighbor Interfaith Coalition, La Ristra

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    Local opinion: Trump’s relentless attacks on media spark concern

    Local opinion: Trump’s relentless attacks on media spark concern

    • Bill Goodykoontz Arizona Republic

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    Local opinion: We need stronger conservation in water planning

    Local opinion: We need stronger conservation in water planning

    • Margaret Wilder and Helen Ingram Special to the Arizona Daily Star

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    Local opinion: Who will be Arizona lieutenant governor?

    Local opinion: Who will be Arizona lieutenant governor?

    • Michael A. Chihak Special to the Arizona Daily Star

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    Local opinion: School calendar survey prompts more questions than answers

    Local opinion: School calendar survey prompts more questions than answers

    • Heather Mace Special to the Arizona Daily Star

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    Editorial cartoons

    ANOTHER VIEW | John Darkow | Cagle Cartoons

    ANOTHER VIEW | John Darkow | Cagle Cartoons

    ANOTHER VIEW | John Cole | Cagle Cartoons

    ANOTHER VIEW | John Cole | Cagle Cartoons

    Tucson Speaks Out: July 26

    Tucson Speaks Out: July 26

      Slow death

      Letter: Vote

      Letter: Vote

        Vote in Nov, Impeach and Convict in Jan, no King in Feb!

        Local opinion: Honesty ranks higher than humility

        Local opinion: Honesty ranks higher than humility

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          Tucson Speaks Out: July 25

          Tucson Speaks Out: July 25

            Focus on corrupt airplane bribery

            War in Iran raises questions about congressional oversight

            War in Iran raises questions about congressional oversight

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              Letter: WW III

              Letter: WW III

                As near as I can tell, at least 29 or 7% of the World’s 193 countries are directly involved in the 2026 Iranian war while the rest of us suffer disruption of the economic system. With the Strait of Hormoz closed and Hutus in Yemen threatening to close the Strait of Bab al-Mandeb compromises …

                Letter: Convenient Fraud

                Letter: Convenient Fraud

                  Trump won the 2016 election: NO FRAUD. Trump won the 2024 election: NO FRAUD. Trump lost the 2020 election: FRAUD. Selective, convenient fraud, used to frighten future voters, disenfranchise voters, control future elections. Rather than create a Republican platform which meets our needs, cry…

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                  A note to readers

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                  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

                  Local opinion: The real heroes are the first responders who deserve our highest praise

                  Local opinion: The real heroes are the first responders who deserve our highest praise

                  The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

                  Local opinion: Veterans bill would benefit Tucson and Southern Arizona

                  Local opinion: Veterans bill would benefit Tucson and Southern Arizona

                  The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

                  Local opinion: Open letter to Banner and Pima County hospitals

                  Local opinion: Open letter to Banner and Pima County hospitals

                  The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

                  Local opinion: Trump’s relentless attacks on media spark concern

                  Local opinion: Trump’s relentless attacks on media spark concern

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                  Arizona opinion: Vision won't solve Arizona homelessness

                  Arizona opinion: Vision won't solve Arizona homelessness

                  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.

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                  Letters to the Editor

                  Tucson Speaks Out: July 26

                  Tucson Speaks Out: July 26

                  Slow death

                  Letter: Vote

                  Letter: Vote

                  Vote in Nov, Impeach and Convict in Jan, no King in Feb!

                  Tucson Speaks Out: July 25

                  Tucson Speaks Out: July 25

                  Focus on corrupt airplane bribery

                  Letter: WW III

                  Letter: WW III

                  As near as I can tell, at least 29 or 7% of the World’s 193 countries are directly involved in the 2026 Iranian war while the rest of us suffer disruption of the economic system. With the Strait of Hormoz closed and Hutus in Yemen threatening to close the Strait of Bab al-Mandeb compromises …

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