Grandmother Tree did not survive the arrogance of the rich men who ordered her murder.
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Gary Becker, Betsy Bolding, Greg Hart, Mark Homan, Marco Liu, Fran McNeely, Bob Mohelnitzky, Bill Young
Special to the Arizona Daily Star
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Alex Trimble Young
Special to the Arizona Republic
Trump's hunting executive order emphasizes access and tradition, but protecting hunting's future depends on conserving the public lands and wildlife habitat that sustain it.
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Jeffrey McConnell
Special to the Arizona Daily Star
With midterms approaching, polarized stakeholders are pulling out all the financial stops to ensure victory.
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Bob Davis
Special to the Arizona Daily Star
You might be surprised where one little stamp will take you.
While every death is tragic, seven deaths nationally over the course of two years hardly sounds on its face like an epidemic. That is, until you consider the context: Those seven deaths since January 2025 were related to measles infections — and they represent more than twice as many measles…
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Tamara Moots
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Grandmother Tree did not survive the arrogance of the rich men who ordered her murder.
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Gary Becker, Betsy Bolding, Greg Hart, Mark Homan, Marco Liu, Fran McNeely, Bob Mohelnitzky, Bill Young
Special to the Arizona Daily Star
The following is the opinion and analysis of the writers:
- Gretchen Winters, Oro Valley
We are right to doubt every legislative proposition. Their proponents want us to pass what they knew Governor Hobbs would veto along with their other 151 bad bills this year.
- Betsy Wexler, Oro Valley
If you vote by mail, you can drop off your signed and completed mail-in ballot at a secure Ballot Drop Box near you. They open Wednesday, October 7 at 8 am and will remain open 24 hours 7 days a week until Election Day, November 3 at 7 pm. Ballots are picked up twice a day and are carefully …
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🎧 Talking about others can strengthen relationships, build trust and reinforce social norms — but knowing when to stay quiet still matters.
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Recently, a Washington Post editorial bemoaned the disappearing town hall -- the events where elected officials invite their constituents to hear from them and to explain their positions on important issues. How right they were in pointing out yet another symptom of our inability to navigate disagreement in public spaces.
Responsible management of data centers and the resources they consume is among the most important and contentious national debates, and no place is that more consequential than in Virginia. The commonwealth has more of the facilities than any other state, with about 400 in operation and another 280 or so under construction or in the planning stages.
Menopause has been having a moment lately, and Washington is noticing. On Sept. 16, the Senate held its first hearing on the dismal state of federally funded menopause research and vast gaps in treatment and care.
Trump's hunting executive order emphasizes access and tradition, but protecting hunting's future depends on conserving the public lands and wildlife habitat that sustain it.
Iranian leaders arguably overplayed their hand over the summer, attacking oil tankers even after signing a memorandum of understanding to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. If the U.S. hopes to end the conflict in the Persian Gulf, it should be wary of its own bout of hubris.
With midterms approaching, polarized stakeholders are pulling out all the financial stops to ensure victory.
You might be surprised where one little stamp will take you.
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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.
While every death is tragic, seven deaths nationally over the course of two years hardly sounds on its face like an epidemic. That is, until you consider the context: Those seven deaths since January 2025 were related to measles infections — and they represent more than twice as many measles…
Grandmother Tree did not survive the arrogance of the rich men who ordered her murder.
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🎧 Talking about others can strengthen relationships, build trust and reinforce social norms — but knowing when to stay quiet still matters.
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We are right to doubt every legislative proposition. Their proponents want us to pass what they knew Governor Hobbs would veto along with their other 151 bad bills this year.
If you vote by mail, you can drop off your signed and completed mail-in ballot at a secure Ballot Drop Box near you. They open Wednesday, October 7 at 8 am and will remain open 24 hours 7 days a week until Election Day, November 3 at 7 pm. Ballots are picked up twice a day and are carefully …
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