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- Auden Schendler Special to the Arizona Daily Star
A Colorado kayaker reflects on how climate change is reshaping rivers — and the traditions and friendships tied to them.
- Annie Laguer, Monsi Barrios, Kassandra Sandoval and Rachel Figueroa Special to the Arizona Daily Star
Public health students at the University of Arizona are urging lawmakers to reject a bill that would end mental health education in schools, warning it could worsen an already growing youth mental health crisis and limit access to critical support.
- Ronald F Eustice Special to the Arizona Daily Star
An opinion writer says recent Indiana primaries highlight former President Donald Trump’s growing influence over Republican politics, after several GOP lawmakers who opposed him lost their races. The piece argues the results reflect deepening party divisions and raise broader concerns about …
- Kelley Benson Special the the Arizona Daily Star
The 2026 midterms aren’t just about seats — they’re about trust, truth and what voters believe in a nonstop political information war.
- Jerzy Wilus, Rio Rico
Regarding the Charlie Kirk Way LTE. According to the last sentence, it appears the letter writer revels in this pursuit of foolishness. Seems a bit sophomoric.
- Matt Somers, Midtown
On of my favorite movies of all time is the movie "Hud". The plot is that Homer Bannon, the patriarch of the family, has found that the cattle he bought from Mexico have infected his own herd with hoof-n-mouth disease. Hud Bannon, his philandering, amoral, self-admiring son played by Paul Ne…
- Ann Baldwin, Midtown
I am a professor emerita of physiology and a published researcher in human-animal interactions. I draw your attention to the immanent closure of Al Marah Equine Center by the University of Arizona. By closing the facility and selling the property, the University has thrown away a unique oppo…
- Jeffrey McConnell, West side
I’m reading every day in the Daily Star that the president and his cohort at CDC are slashing Medicaid funding for Americans. In truth Trump and RFK Jr. are stopping outright fraud and also preventing non-Americans from illegally receiving taxpayer largesse. ‘Slashing’ will reverse the downw…
- Ann Baldwin, Midtown
I am a professor emerita of physiology and a published researcher in human-animal interactions. I draw your attention to the imminent closure of Al Marah Equine Center by the University of Arizona. By closing the facility and selling the property, the University has thrown away a unique oppo…
- scott.rada
🎧 Classrooms feel calmer without devices, yet research shows little academic gain. This conversation explores attention, belonging and why deeper cultural shifts matter more.
It will cost drivers more than it saves by adding to congestion and vehicle repairs
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The British election should serve as a warning to Democrats who let their left fringe run riot with scant criticism. Too many Democratic strategists and friends in the progressive media read the noise coming from the far left as evidence of broader public opinion than warranted, even among Democrats. Then come voting day, turned-off moderates make them lose.
President Trump has announced he is exploring a suspension of the federal gasoline tax in response to gas prices reaching $4.50 per gallon nationally. However, economists warn the 18.4 cent federal gas tax cut may provide limited relief, with research suggesting that producers and distributo…
I wish "Meet the Press" host Kristen Welker had asked Sen. Cory Booker if he's qualified to represent New Jersey given that nearly 9 out of 10 of his constituents are not Black.
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.
Independent Rep. Kevin Kiley tells CNN's Audie Cornish the gerrymandering battle is adding to the "problem of hyper-partisanship in this country"
A sad time from my perspective for Amphitheater School District, which impacts former and present students, teachers, teacher aids, office staff, cafeteria workers, administrators, and bus drivers. Donaldson and Holaway, are two elementary schools closing in the Amphitheater School District.…
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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 Herald has missed its mark in offering us reassurance of the court’s stability and the strength of democracy. And when it values confidence over honest scrutiny, its words ring hollow.
🎧 Classrooms feel calmer without devices, yet research shows little academic gain. This conversation explores attention, belonging and why deeper cultural shifts matter more.
It will cost drivers more than it saves by adding to congestion and vehicle repairs
The British election should serve as a warning to Democrats who let their left fringe run riot with scant criticism. Too many Democratic strategists and friends in the progressive media read the noise coming from the far left as evidence of broader public opinion than warranted, even among Democrats. Then come voting day, turned-off moderates make them lose.
President Trump has announced he is exploring a suspension of the federal gasoline tax in response to gas prices reaching $4.50 per gallon nationally. However, economists warn the 18.4 cent federal gas tax cut may provide limited relief, with research suggesting that producers and distributo…
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Regarding the Charlie Kirk Way LTE. According to the last sentence, it appears the letter writer revels in this pursuit of foolishness. Seems a bit sophomoric.
On of my favorite movies of all time is the movie "Hud". The plot is that Homer Bannon, the patriarch of the family, has found that the cattle he bought from Mexico have infected his own herd with hoof-n-mouth disease. Hud Bannon, his philandering, amoral, self-admiring son played by Paul Ne…
I am a professor emerita of physiology and a published researcher in human-animal interactions. I draw your attention to the immanent closure of Al Marah Equine Center by the University of Arizona. By closing the facility and selling the property, the University has thrown away a unique oppo…
I’m reading every day in the Daily Star that the president and his cohort at CDC are slashing Medicaid funding for Americans. In truth Trump and RFK Jr. are stopping outright fraud and also preventing non-Americans from illegally receiving taxpayer largesse. ‘Slashing’ will reverse the downw…