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Local opinion: Protect Education initiative seeks balance, not an end to ESAs

Local opinion: Protect Education initiative seeks balance, not an end to ESAs

  • Patricia Cue Special to the Arizona Daily Star

Arizona's universal ESA voucher debate is about more than individual success stories, this opinion argues. The Protect Education initiative would keep vouchers for students with disabilities and lower-income families while adding greater transparency, accountability and taxpayer oversight.

National opinion: The West Is about to inherit more abandoned oil wells

National opinion: The West Is about to inherit more abandoned oil wells

  • Will Pattiz Special to the Arizona Daily Star

The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

Local opinion: A new solution to TUSD's funding issue

Local opinion: A new solution to TUSD's funding issue

  • Tre'Davon Rhodes Special to the Arizona Daily Star

The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

Tucson Speaks Out: June 30

Tucson Speaks Out: June 30

    Red light cameras

    Local opinion 'Just Say No To The Yes-Men'

    Local opinion 'Just Say No To The Yes-Men'

    • Rick Rappaport Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

    National opinion: 'Prediction Markets' are siphoning $1B from state tribal economies – including Arizona

    National opinion: 'Prediction Markets' are siphoning $1B from state tribal economies – including Arizona

    • Bill Miller Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

    Local opinion: Tucson budget reflects city's priorities despite shrinking federal support

    Local opinion: Tucson budget reflects city's priorities despite shrinking federal support

    • Regina Romero Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    Tucson's proposed FY2027 budget invests in public safety, affordable housing, childcare, homelessness services and city employees while responding to deep federal funding cuts affecting Arizona families. The opinion piece argues that maintaining essential local services is both fiscally resp…

    Compromise was key to American independence -- and still is today | Ned Seaton

    Compromise was key to American independence -- and still is today | Ned Seaton

      It's worth pondering, as we approach July 4, exactly what happened 250 years ago.

      Gary Varvel for Jul 01, 2026

      Gary Varvel for Jul 01, 2026

        Local opinion: Protect Education initiative seeks balance, not an end to ESAs

        Local opinion: Protect Education initiative seeks balance, not an end to ESAs

        • Patricia Cue Special to the Arizona Daily Star

        Arizona's universal ESA voucher debate is about more than individual success stories, this opinion argues. The Protect Education initiative would keep vouchers for students with disabilities and lower-income families while adding greater transparency, accountability and taxpayer oversight.

        Letter: THE CAMEL

        Letter: THE CAMEL

        • Loyal M Johnson Jr, Oro Valley

        Most Democrats have, for 11 years, exhibited visceral hatred for Donald Trump, so consuming that it infects their entire perspective on reality and common sense. If Trump supports it, oppose it, regardless of the validity. While so consumed, they forgot to look into the rearview mirror. The …

        Letter: agency

        Letter: agency

        • fred cook, South side

        GOOD MORNING, MY NAME IS FRED COOK AND I AM 58 YEARS OLD DISABILITY MAN LIVING INDEPENDENT In aN APARTMENT For FIVE YEARS NOW IN TUCSON. AND I NEED TO HAVE CARE PROVIDERS DAILY; MONDAY THRU SUNDAY TO HELP COOKING,SHOWERING,DRESSING,ETC. I WAS IN AGENCY CALL CASA DE ROSA FOR THREE YEARS WHERE…

        Letter: Red Light Cameras

        Letter: Red Light Cameras

        • Richard Govern, Foothills

        I would like to throw my two bits in on this subject. Since both of my adult children have been hit by red light runners ( fortunately they were not injured, however both cars were beyond repair ) and my wife was nearly killed by a red light runner, I am all for them. Let’s put them at every…

        Letter: Trump McCarthy

        Letter: Trump McCarthy

        • Gary Haslett, SaddleBrooke

        Trump is so desperate he’s pulling out the 1950 McCarthyism playbook. Because three democratic-socialists won in the primaries, he is trying to label, by association, every democrat a “demon communist.” Of course, socialism is not close to communism politically or economically, but communism…

        National opinion: The West Is about to inherit more abandoned oil wells

        National opinion: The West Is about to inherit more abandoned oil wells

          The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

          Local opinion: A new solution to TUSD's funding issue

          Local opinion: A new solution to TUSD's funding issue

            The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

            Tucson Speaks Out: June 30

            Tucson Speaks Out: June 30

              Red light cameras

              Gary Varvel for Jun 30, 2026

              Gary Varvel for Jun 30, 2026

                Daughters of the American Revolution read Declaration of Independence

                Daughters of the American Revolution read Declaration of Independence

                  The Daughters of the American Revolution read a shortened Declaration of Independence at the Independence Day Celebration in Mount Clemens.

                  Letter: Vance and Watergate

                  Letter: Vance and Watergate

                    VP Vance believes that nowadays the Watergate scandal would be minor, saying “the idea that it would take down a presidency is crazy.”

                    Letter: Come Back Win or Rigged?

                    Letter: Come Back Win or Rigged?

                      On June 10, San Antonio led the New York Nicks by 29 points with 9:40 left in the 3rd quarter. Then the Knicks started to get closer and closer until they took the lead and won the game.

                      Editorials

                      A note to readers

                      A note to readers

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                      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.

                      Local opinion: A dismissive editorial peers through rose-colored glasses

                      Local opinion: A dismissive editorial peers through rose-colored glasses

                      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.

                      Columnists

                      Compromise was key to American independence -- and still is today | Ned Seaton

                      Compromise was key to American independence -- and still is today | Ned Seaton

                      It's worth pondering, as we approach July 4, exactly what happened 250 years ago.

                      Local opinion: Protect Education initiative seeks balance, not an end to ESAs

                      Local opinion: Protect Education initiative seeks balance, not an end to ESAs

                      Arizona's universal ESA voucher debate is about more than individual success stories, this opinion argues. The Protect Education initiative would keep vouchers for students with disabilities and lower-income families while adding greater transparency, accountability and taxpayer oversight.

                      National opinion: The West Is about to inherit more abandoned oil wells

                      National opinion: The West Is about to inherit more abandoned oil wells

                      The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

                      Local opinion: A new solution to TUSD's funding issue

                      Local opinion: A new solution to TUSD's funding issue

                      The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

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                      Local opinion: Protect Education initiative seeks balance, not an end to ESAs

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                      Letters to the Editor

                      Letter: THE CAMEL

                      Letter: THE CAMEL

                      Most Democrats have, for 11 years, exhibited visceral hatred for Donald Trump, so consuming that it infects their entire perspective on reality and common sense. If Trump supports it, oppose it, regardless of the validity. While so consumed, they forgot to look into the rearview mirror. The …

                      Letter: agency

                      Letter: agency

                      GOOD MORNING, MY NAME IS FRED COOK AND I AM 58 YEARS OLD DISABILITY MAN LIVING INDEPENDENT In aN APARTMENT For FIVE YEARS NOW IN TUCSON. AND I NEED TO HAVE CARE PROVIDERS DAILY; MONDAY THRU SUNDAY TO HELP COOKING,SHOWERING,DRESSING,ETC. I WAS IN AGENCY CALL CASA DE ROSA FOR THREE YEARS WHERE…

                      Letter: Red Light Cameras

                      Letter: Red Light Cameras

                      I would like to throw my two bits in on this subject. Since both of my adult children have been hit by red light runners ( fortunately they were not injured, however both cars were beyond repair ) and my wife was nearly killed by a red light runner, I am all for them. Let’s put them at every…

                      Letter: Trump McCarthy

                      Letter: Trump McCarthy

                      Trump is so desperate he’s pulling out the 1950 McCarthyism playbook. Because three democratic-socialists won in the primaries, he is trying to label, by association, every democrat a “demon communist.” Of course, socialism is not close to communism politically or economically, but communism…

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