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Local opinion: Tucson filmmaker questions benefits of media mega-merger

Local opinion: Tucson filmmaker questions benefits of media mega-merger

  • Aaron Cargile Special to the Arizona Daily Star

A Tucson videographer says the Paramount-Skydance merger is unlikely to deliver meaningful benefits to local filmmakers, arguing that corporate consolidation and overseas production continue to threaten jobs in the American film industry. The opinion piece calls for stronger public investmen…

Tucson Speaks Out: May 26

Tucson Speaks Out: May 26

    Steve Kerr

    Arizona opinion: No Arizona water, no Arizona fish and wildlife. It's that simple.

    Arizona opinion: No Arizona water, no Arizona fish and wildlife. It's that simple.

    • Jaclyn Corbin Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    An Arizona conservation advocate says protecting the Colorado River and the state’s watersheds is critical to preserving hunting, fishing and outdoor traditions. The opinion piece urges lawmakers to support a proposed water protection fund as drought and declining river flows continue to thr…

    Tucson Speaks Out: May 25

    Tucson Speaks Out: May 25

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      Local opinion: Arizona voucher reform proposal seeks stronger oversight

      Local opinion: Arizona voucher reform proposal seeks stronger oversight

      • Bruce Hilpert Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      An opinion writer argues Arizona’s proposed Protect Education Act would bring needed oversight to the state’s rapidly growing school voucher program, citing concerns about accountability, funding impacts on public schools and the history of voucher systems in the U.S.

      Local opinion: Arizona’s mining future collides with water reality

      Local opinion: Arizona’s mining future collides with water reality

      • Mort Rosenblum Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      As major mining projects expand across Southern Arizona, critics warn the push for copper and other minerals could strain the state’s dwindling water supply and threaten fragile desert ecosystems for generations to come.

      Local opinion: Billionaires, power and profit collide in Washington

      Local opinion: Billionaires, power and profit collide in Washington

      • Terry Bracy Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      An opinion column accuses President Donald Trump of using political power for personal financial gain, pointing to lawsuits, business ventures and investments as examples of what the writer calls growing corruption and self-enrichment.

      China has the car deals Americans want | Nolan Finley

      China has the car deals Americans want | Nolan Finley

        I get that the worst possible thing that could happen to Detroit's automobile industry is for the U.S. market to open to cheap Chinese imports.

        Local opinion: Tucson filmmaker questions benefits of media mega-merger

        Local opinion: Tucson filmmaker questions benefits of media mega-merger

        • Aaron Cargile Special to the Arizona Daily Star

        A Tucson videographer says the Paramount-Skydance merger is unlikely to deliver meaningful benefits to local filmmakers, arguing that corporate consolidation and overseas production continue to threaten jobs in the American film industry. The opinion piece calls for stronger public investmen…

        Tucson Speaks Out: May 26

        Tucson Speaks Out: May 26

          Steve Kerr

          America must confront the growing crisis among young people | Baltimore Sun

          America must confront the growing crisis among young people | Baltimore Sun

            Mosque killings highlight struggle to find purpose beyond anger and attention

            Letter: Norway's wealth

            Letter: Norway's wealth

            • Michael Mount, Foothills

            Today, Norway is richer than the United States in per-capita wealth thanks to its discovery of oil and gas in the Norwegian controlled Continental Shelf. Norway manages their oil and gas by acting as owner through a national energy company and transferring profits into a sovereign wealth fun…

            Letter: Hopeful for budget by early June

            Letter: Hopeful for budget by early June

            • Wyatt Kanyer, Midtown

            Perhaps I'm a bit too optimistic, but I was hopeful to hear that, per Senate President Warren Petersen, negotiators have almost agreed on a budget to fund our state government as of May 20. While I disagree with the political theater on both sides and wish something like submitting a budget …

            Arizona opinion: No Arizona water, no Arizona fish and wildlife. It's that simple.

            Arizona opinion: No Arizona water, no Arizona fish and wildlife. It's that simple.

            • Jaclyn Corbin Special to the Arizona Daily Star

            An Arizona conservation advocate says protecting the Colorado River and the state’s watersheds is critical to preserving hunting, fishing and outdoor traditions. The opinion piece urges lawmakers to support a proposed water protection fund as drought and declining river flows continue to thr…

            Editorial cartoons

            ANOTHER VIEW | Ed Wexler | Cagle Cartoons

            ANOTHER VIEW | Ed Wexler | Cagle Cartoons

            Arizona opinion: No Arizona water, no Arizona fish and wildlife. It's that simple.

            Arizona opinion: No Arizona water, no Arizona fish and wildlife. It's that simple.

              An Arizona conservation advocate says protecting the Colorado River and the state’s watersheds is critical to preserving hunting, fishing and outdoor traditions. The opinion piece urges lawmakers to support a proposed water protection fund as drought and declining river flows continue to threaten Arizona’s natural resources.

              Tucson Speaks Out: May 25

              Tucson Speaks Out: May 25

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                Gary Varvel for May 25, 2026

                Gary Varvel for May 25, 2026

                  Letter: Relief for Karla Toledo: DACA recipient

                  Letter: Relief for Karla Toledo: DACA recipient

                    President Obama created a program for young people, under 31 when the program began in 2012: these folks must have arrived in the US before turning 16 and live here continuously since 2007. The DACA program was a compromise devised after Congress failed, repeatedly, the Development , Relief …

                    Letter: Waking up everyday to a nightmare

                    Letter: Waking up everyday to a nightmare

                      The American people are not supposed to wake up every day, terrified on what their president might do. This is not normal.

                      Letter: Hoping candidates will reconsider criticizing moderate

                      Letter: Hoping candidates will reconsider criticizing moderate

                        I was surprised to read that, in a state like ours, which is still purple and swingy, that LD 20 Democratic candidates in their recent debate criticized Gov. Katie Hobbs for being "too moderate." I respect their stances, but I just want to review the facts. The same month that the current fe…

                        Letter: Flying Sams, Tucson

                        Letter: Flying Sams, Tucson

                          The Star had a good story Tuesday (5/19) about the Phoenix Chapter of the Flying Samaritans. However, it should be mentioned that Tucson has its own chapter of the Flying Sams, and we often share volunteers with Phoenix. Our clinic is in El Rosario where the organization got its start in 196…

                          Editorials

                          A note to readers

                          A note to readers

                          To our readers:

                          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

                          China has the car deals Americans want | Nolan Finley

                          China has the car deals Americans want | Nolan Finley

                          I get that the worst possible thing that could happen to Detroit's automobile industry is for the U.S. market to open to cheap Chinese imports.

                          Local opinion: Tucson filmmaker questions benefits of media mega-merger

                          Local opinion: Tucson filmmaker questions benefits of media mega-merger

                          A Tucson videographer says the Paramount-Skydance merger is unlikely to deliver meaningful benefits to local filmmakers, arguing that corporate consolidation and overseas production continue to threaten jobs in the American film industry. The opinion piece calls for stronger public investment in local media and creative communities.

                          America must confront the growing crisis among young people | Baltimore Sun

                          America must confront the growing crisis among young people | Baltimore Sun

                          Mosque killings highlight struggle to find purpose beyond anger and attention

                          Arizona opinion: No Arizona water, no Arizona fish and wildlife. It's that simple.

                          Arizona opinion: No Arizona water, no Arizona fish and wildlife. It's that simple.

                          An Arizona conservation advocate says protecting the Colorado River and the state’s watersheds is critical to preserving hunting, fishing and outdoor traditions. The opinion piece urges lawmakers to support a proposed water protection fund as drought and declining river flows continue to threaten Arizona’s natural resources.

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

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                          Letters to the Editor

                          Tucson Speaks Out: May 26

                          Tucson Speaks Out: May 26

                          Steve Kerr

                          Letter: Norway's wealth

                          Letter: Norway's wealth

                          Today, Norway is richer than the United States in per-capita wealth thanks to its discovery of oil and gas in the Norwegian controlled Continental Shelf. Norway manages their oil and gas by acting as owner through a national energy company and transferring profits into a sovereign wealth fun…

                          Letter: Hopeful for budget by early June

                          Letter: Hopeful for budget by early June

                          Perhaps I'm a bit too optimistic, but I was hopeful to hear that, per Senate President Warren Petersen, negotiators have almost agreed on a budget to fund our state government as of May 20. While I disagree with the political theater on both sides and wish something like submitting a budget …

                          Tucson Speaks Out: May 25

                          Tucson Speaks Out: May 25

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