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Terrry Bracy: When the perpetual money machine breaks down

Terrry Bracy: When the perpetual money machine breaks down

  • Terry Bracy Special to the Arizona Daily Star

America’s governmental systems are failing in front of our eyes, and the consequences will be profound. 

Local opinion: Public-school students deserve continued investment

Local opinion: Public-school students deserve continued investment

  • Amy Krauss Special to the Arizona Daily Star

Supporting public education is an investment in the foundational promise of our community and our nation: that every child, regardless of background or circumstance, matters, belongs, and deserves the chance to succeed.

Local opinion: Billed to you, given to Blue

Local opinion: Billed to you, given to Blue

  • Daniel Dempsey Special to the Arizona Daily Star

Project Blue is not economic development. It is a transfer of cost and risk from private investors onto everyone else.

Local opinion: Are we great yet? Measuring America against its promises

Local opinion: Are we great yet? Measuring America against its promises

  • Kelley Benson Special to the Arizona Daily Star

Great nations aren’t defined by campaign chants or stock market highs. They are defined by trustworthy institutions, real economic opportunity, and citizens who believe the system works for them.

National opinion: Mideast conflict highlights need to rebuild domestic mining

National opinion: Mideast conflict highlights need to rebuild domestic mining

  • Rich Nolan Special to the Arizona Daily Star

The conflict with Iran underscores that now is the time for Congress to reinvest in U.S. mineral security and recognize the irreplaceable importance of domestic production.

Local opinion: TEP's 14 percent rate increase should be rejected

Local opinion: TEP's 14 percent rate increase should be rejected

  • Robert Clemmons Special to the Arizona Daily Star

We can seize this moment and make it clear to TEP and the ACC that a 14 percent rate increase is simply unacceptable. It means more profit for billion-dollar corporations and another attack on an American Dream.

Tucson Speaks Out: March 19

Tucson Speaks Out: March 19

    The Khalifa-Rushdie parallel

    Terrry Bracy: When the perpetual money machine breaks down

    Terrry Bracy: When the perpetual money machine breaks down

    • Terry Bracy Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    America’s governmental systems are failing in front of our eyes, and the consequences will be profound. 

    Local opinion: Public-school students deserve continued investment

    Local opinion: Public-school students deserve continued investment

    • Amy Krauss Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    Supporting public education is an investment in the foundational promise of our community and our nation: that every child, regardless of background or circumstance, matters, belongs, and deserves the chance to succeed.

    Local opinion: Billed to you, given to Blue

    Local opinion: Billed to you, given to Blue

    • Daniel Dempsey Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    Project Blue is not economic development. It is a transfer of cost and risk from private investors onto everyone else.

    ‘Slop’ and ‘rage bait’ won’t shape your life. These words might — Richard Kyte

    ‘Slop’ and ‘rage bait’ won’t shape your life. These words might — Richard Kyte

    • Richard Kyte Columnist

    Instead of chasing cultural buzzwords, consider enduring language that emphasizes commitment, reverence and responsibility, offering a path toward a more grounded life.

    The window to declare success in Iran is closing | Matt K. Lewis

    The window to declare success in Iran is closing | Matt K. Lewis

      If you’re looking for the most elegant way to wrap up our “little excursion” in Iran, it’s this: President Donald Trump should follow what might politely be called the “declare victory and head for the airport” strategy.

      America has the capacity to win in Iran | Chuck DeVore

      America has the capacity to win in Iran | Chuck DeVore

        Americans tend to ignore foreign policy. Living in a continent-sized nation bounded by two vast oceans allows for that dangerous self-deception. But when we’re attacked or the price of gas spikes, we’re rudely reminded that while we may not care about the world, the world cares for us.

        Gary Varvel for Mar 20, 2026

        Gary Varvel for Mar 20, 2026

          Editorial cartoons

          ANOTHER VIEW | John Darkow | Cagle Cartoons

          ANOTHER VIEW | John Darkow | Cagle Cartoons

          ANOTHER VIEW | R.J. Matson | Cagle Cartoons

          ANOTHER VIEW | R.J. Matson | Cagle Cartoons

          Gary Varvel for Mar 20, 2026

          Gary Varvel for Mar 20, 2026

            Letter: Looks like genocide to me.

            Letter: Looks like genocide to me.

              Israel began its military occupation of Palestine In 1967. They control what goes in and what comes out of West Bank and Gaza.

              Letter: Women's March Madness

              Letter: Women's March Madness

                As many others I am excited that the U of A men's basketball team is going to the NCAA Tournament. However at the same time I would appreciate knowing what women's team will be participating in the NCAA tournament. I looked for the brackets in today's paper but there was apparently no intere…

                Trump says he's 'not putting troops' in Iran

                Trump says he's 'not putting troops' in Iran

                  President Donald Trump said Thursday he's “not putting troops anywhere” amid reports his administration is considering deploying thousands of U.S. forces to the Middle East. Trump also said “virtually every country” backed his decision to go to war with Iran.

                  Iran war: 20 days in, 8,000 targets hit, no signs of slowing down

                  Iran war: 20 days in, 8,000 targets hit, no signs of slowing down

                    American forces have hit nearly 8,000 targets inside Iran and have destroyed or damaged 120 naval vessels. However, there is no timeline for ending the war.

                    Bible-infused reading list too exclusive for public schools | Dallas Morning News

                    Bible-infused reading list too exclusive for public schools | Dallas Morning News

                      Texas schools should expand titles to stay neutral, which the First Amendment requires

                      Local opinion: Are we great yet? Measuring America against its promises

                      Local opinion: Are we great yet? Measuring America against its promises

                        Great nations aren’t defined by campaign chants or stock market highs. They are defined by trustworthy institutions, real economic opportunity, and citizens who believe the system works for them.

                        Editorials

                        A note to readers

                        A note to readers

                        To our readers:

                        Arizona Daily Star editorial: Julia Benitez, 'la abuela,' must be released

                        Arizona Daily Star editorial: Julia Benitez, 'la abuela,' must be released

                        Arizona Daily Star border reporter Emily Bregel reported last Sunday that our government is in the business of jailing confused grandmothers with no criminal history.

                        Arizona Daily Star Editorial: The Star endorses Propositions 418, 419

                        Arizona Daily Star Editorial: The Star endorses Propositions 418, 419

                        The Arizona Daily Star endorses the passage of Propositions 418 and 419, the RTA Next plan and funding authorization.

                        Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                        Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                        🎧 The hosts examine how personalized feeds amplify conflict, bury progress and leave citizens exhausted and polarized, reinforcing a distorted picture of society that feels broken and perpetually on edge.

                        Columnists

                        Terrry Bracy: When the perpetual money machine breaks down

                        Terrry Bracy: When the perpetual money machine breaks down

                        America’s governmental systems are failing in front of our eyes, and the consequences will be profound. 

                        Local opinion: Public-school students deserve continued investment

                        Local opinion: Public-school students deserve continued investment

                        Supporting public education is an investment in the foundational promise of our community and our nation: that every child, regardless of background or circumstance, matters, belongs, and deserves the chance to succeed.

                        Tucson Speaks Out: March 20

                        Vouchers: The final solution

                        Local opinion: Billed to you, given to Blue

                        Local opinion: Billed to you, given to Blue

                        Project Blue is not economic development. It is a transfer of cost and risk from private investors onto everyone else.

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                        Tucson Speaks Out: March 19

                        Tucson Speaks Out: March 19

                        Local opinion: Billed to you, given to Blue

                        Local opinion: Billed to you, given to Blue

                        Local opinion: Public-school students deserve continued investment

                        Local opinion: Public-school students deserve continued investment

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                        How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                        Affiliate. Learn how to buy WLFI Token in this step by step guide for beginners. 

                        Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                        Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                        Affiliate. Learn how to create and use a Solana wallet, stake SOL, swap tokens, bridge assets, and stay secure with Best Wallet’s multi-chain features.

                        Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                        Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                        Affiliate. Learn what a Web3 wallet is, how to set one up, and how to stay safe while exploring DeFi, NFTs, and new crypto coins with beginner‑friendly apps like Best Wallet.​

                        Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

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                        Letters to the Editor

                        Letter: Looks like genocide to me.

                        Letter: Looks like genocide to me.

                        Israel began its military occupation of Palestine In 1967. They control what goes in and what comes out of West Bank and Gaza.

                        Letter: Women's March Madness

                        Letter: Women's March Madness

                        As many others I am excited that the U of A men's basketball team is going to the NCAA Tournament. However at the same time I would appreciate knowing what women's team will be participating in the NCAA tournament. I looked for the brackets in today's paper but there was apparently no intere…

                        Tucson Speaks Out: March 19

                        Tucson Speaks Out: March 19

                        The Khalifa-Rushdie parallel

                        Letter: RTA Electoral Outcome

                        Letter: RTA Electoral Outcome

                        Indulge in a little RTA math: Imagine 100 people in a room. Fifty of them leave the gathering immediately. Seventy percent (70%) of the ones who stay choose to kick back, chat, do other stuff, leaving 30% of the 50 people remaining (15 citizens) to step forward and participate in an importan…

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