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- 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.
- Gary Haslett, SaddleBrooke
Graham Platner has been forced out of Maine’s senate race. He is accused of sexual abuse. Although not tried or convicted, there does seem to be ample evidence that he could be found liable. Maine democratic leadership felt he should not represent the party.
- Dave Locey, Foothills
Noticed Congressman Biggs is trying to pass himself off as nonpartisan when he runs against Governor Hobbs. As an independent, and having watched Biggs for years, one would have to look hard to find a more partisan Trump supporting guy in Congress. He was also one of the Republicans who trie…
- Norman Esptein, Midtown
Oscar Wilde wrote in Lady Windermere’s Fan: “A cynic is a man who knows the price of everything, and the value of nothing.” Our President is just such a man—his most recent destructive act is stripping the Environmental Protection Agency of its mandate to preserve endangered species by redef…
- Terry Hansen, Downtown
Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) recently stated that he would leave the Democratic Party if it became anti-Israel and did not support Israel's right to defend itself.
- Sheldon Clark, Vail
Conserving electricity is a good thing, so it would stand that electrical energy efficiency standards are also a good thing. Likewise, decarbonizing our electrical grid through promotion of solar energy in Arizona is also a good thing. Yet, the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) doesn’t se…
- Emily Morrison, Midtown
It is understandable why red light runners would not want the cameras back, But, studies and statistics have shown photo enforcement reduces dangerous intersection fatalities, by red light runner's, by about 28%, It's not about pedestrians, these cameras for intersection safety, and about re…
One would think that after all of Trump’s malfeasances, like instigating the Jan 6th attempted coup, that supporters would see how immoral he truly is and back away from him. But there are still millions supporting him. Why? They see themselves in Donald, which is known as identity fusion. B…
Juan Ciscomani has been a key leader in fighting to lower the cost of living. As a father of six children, he knows how expensive it is to take care of a family. He has a strong desire and is working to put more money back in the pockets of all Arizonans. No tax on tips and no tax on overtim…
For some reason, many Americans seem convinced they have to tour Europe this summer -- despite the heat, oppressive crowds and high prices all descending on the continent. And if anyone needs a fourth reason, it's to recognize the growing resentment among many Europeans as the tourist hordes turn their town centers into trinket malls, eroding their way of life and, in the process, stripping what made those places worth visiting in the first place.
The threat of financial penalties has states scrambling to clean up their food stamp programs. For this, the White House deserves applause.
It was 20 years ago this month when we started writing about how the toxic fallout from the 9/11 destruction of the World Trade Center by Osama bin Laden’s al-Qaida terrorists was sickening and killing people. Then the politicians were named Bloomberg, Pataki and Bush. The politicians’ names have changed, but not the importance of getting to the bottom of what happened with the health catastrophe.
Americans generally understand that losing local newspapers is bad for democracy and their communities.
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.
For some reason, many Americans seem convinced they have to tour Europe this summer -- despite the heat, oppressive crowds and high prices all descending on the continent. And if anyone needs a fourth reason, it's to recognize the growing resentment among many Europeans as the tourist hordes turn their town centers into trinket malls, eroding their way of life and, in the process, stripping what made those places worth visiting in the first place.
The threat of financial penalties has states scrambling to clean up their food stamp programs. For this, the White House deserves applause.
It was 20 years ago this month when we started writing about how the toxic fallout from the 9/11 destruction of the World Trade Center by Osama bin Laden’s al-Qaida terrorists was sickening and killing people. Then the politicians were named Bloomberg, Pataki and Bush. The politicians’ names have changed, but not the importance of getting to the bottom of what happened with the health catastrophe.
Americans generally understand that losing local newspapers is bad for democracy and their communities.
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Graham Platner has been forced out of Maine’s senate race. He is accused of sexual abuse. Although not tried or convicted, there does seem to be ample evidence that he could be found liable. Maine democratic leadership felt he should not represent the party.
Noticed Congressman Biggs is trying to pass himself off as nonpartisan when he runs against Governor Hobbs. As an independent, and having watched Biggs for years, one would have to look hard to find a more partisan Trump supporting guy in Congress. He was also one of the Republicans who trie…
Oscar Wilde wrote in Lady Windermere’s Fan: “A cynic is a man who knows the price of everything, and the value of nothing.” Our President is just such a man—his most recent destructive act is stripping the Environmental Protection Agency of its mandate to preserve endangered species by redef…
Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) recently stated that he would leave the Democratic Party if it became anti-Israel and did not support Israel's right to defend itself.