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Opinion

Local opinion: Democrats should define what they stand for

Local opinion: Democrats should define what they stand for

  • Jim Sinex Special to the Arizona Daily Star

The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

Tucson Speaks Out: August 22

Tucson Speaks Out: August 22

    Bulk trash pickup

    Local opinion: High school sports shouldn't come with a price tag

    Local opinion: High school sports shouldn't come with a price tag

    • Katie Niven For The Arizona Republic

    The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

    Local opinion: Reopening the Amphi Pool is a city responsibility

    Local opinion: Reopening the Amphi Pool is a city responsibility

    • Todd Jaeger, J.D. Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    Opinion: City responsibility for reopening the Amphi pool is clear.

    National opinion: There's a bookie in your college freshman's pocket

    National opinion: There's a bookie in your college freshman's pocket

    • Emily Stack Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

    Tucson Speaks Out: August 21

    Tucson Speaks Out: August 21

      Juan Ciscomani

      Opinion: Arizona needs an all-of-the-above strategy to meet energy demand

      Opinion: Arizona needs an all-of-the-above strategy to meet energy demand

      • Vince Leach Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

      Letter: Trump the mighty hero

      Letter: Trump the mighty hero

      • Philip Reinecker, East side

      Word is out that Trump may be named on a new aircraft carrier earlier scheduled to be named after Doris Miller. As you should know Miller, during the Pearl Harbor debacle rushed to a smoking deck and took control of an aircraft gun he had no training in. He opened fire on Japanese planes, do…

      Letter: A Sinking Ship

      Letter: A Sinking Ship

      • SANDRA KATZ, M.D., J.D., Foothills

      As the captain of a boat on the Maine coast, Turkey, Tonga, and the British Virgin Islands, I am well aware of "Duty, Honor, Responsibility, Leadership"--- the reasons a captain never abandons the ship. The captain not only has a moral responsibility, but this has been codified into maritime…

      Letter: AZ Star turns Tabloid

      Letter: AZ Star turns Tabloid

      • Larry Robinson, Midtown

      Froma Harrop’s take on Alexandrea Cortez, feels more like something that belongs in a gossip rag, than the opinion pages. She makes it sound like AOC is getting rich off the taxpayers dime.

      Local opinion: Democrats should define what they stand for

      Local opinion: Democrats should define what they stand for

      • Jim Sinex Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

      Tucson Speaks Out: August 22

      Tucson Speaks Out: August 22

        Bulk trash pickup

        Local opinion: High school sports shouldn't come with a price tag

        Local opinion: High school sports shouldn't come with a price tag

        • Katie Niven For The Arizona Republic

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        Letter: Please Correct: Election Day is Nov. 3

        Letter: Please Correct: Election Day is Nov. 3

        • Stephen Yozwiak, Northwest side

        In the Tuesday, Aug. 18, Letters to the Editor - Page A7, 5th column, 2nd letter from the end - the letter writer urges folks to vote on Nov. 11.

        Editorial cartoons

        ANOTHER VIEW | Dave Whamond | Cagle Cartoons

        ANOTHER VIEW | Dave Whamond | Cagle Cartoons

        ANOTHER VIEW | Sheldon Clark | Special to the Arizona Daily Star

        ANOTHER VIEW | Sheldon Clark | Special to the Arizona Daily Star

        Letter: The sex talk

        Letter: The sex talk

          On behalf of all past/present/future victims, who were/are/will be poked, prodded, assaulted or otherwise abused by others who push past informed legal consent to satisfy their own selfish sexual motives, please release the full Epstein Files. According to a government website, nearly half o…

          Local opinion: Reopening the Amphi Pool is a city responsibility

          Local opinion: Reopening the Amphi Pool is a city responsibility

            Opinion: City responsibility for reopening the Amphi pool is clear.

            National opinion: There's a bookie in your college freshman's pocket

            National opinion: There's a bookie in your college freshman's pocket

              The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

              Socialism is more common sense than scary | Chuck Collins

              Socialism is more common sense than scary | Chuck Collins

                The debate over capitalism vs. socialism often looks like a battle of cartoon caricatures: Monopoly Man versus the Marx Monster. 

                History proves that socialism doesn't work | Eric Ventimiglia

                History proves that socialism doesn't work | Eric Ventimiglia

                  Socialism gets rebranded every generation with new faces and a catchy slogan. But the pitch stays the same: This time will be different. 

                  Tucson Speaks Out: August 21

                  Tucson Speaks Out: August 21

                    Juan Ciscomani

                    Gary Varvel for Aug 21, 2026

                    Gary Varvel for Aug 21, 2026

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                      A note to readers

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                      Local opinion: A subscriber’s hope for the Arizona Daily Star

                      Local opinion: A subscriber’s hope for the Arizona Daily Star

                      I read with genuine interest the Arizona Daily Star’s recent story about David Hoffmann’s investment in Lee Enterprises and his vision for local newspapers.

                      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.

                      Columnists

                      Local opinion: Democrats should define what they stand for

                      Local opinion: Democrats should define what they stand for

                      The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

                      Local opinion: High school sports shouldn't come with a price tag

                      Local opinion: High school sports shouldn't come with a price tag

                      The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

                      Local opinion: Reopening the Amphi Pool is a city responsibility

                      Local opinion: Reopening the Amphi Pool is a city responsibility

                      Opinion: City responsibility for reopening the Amphi pool is clear.

                      National opinion: There's a bookie in your college freshman's pocket

                      National opinion: There's a bookie in your college freshman's pocket

                      The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

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                      Tucson Speaks Out: August 22

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                      Local opinion: High school sports shouldn't come with a price tag

                      Local opinion: High school sports shouldn't come with a price tag

                      Tucson Speaks Out: August 21

                      Tucson Speaks Out: August 21

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                      Letters to the Editor

                      Letter: Trump the mighty hero

                      Letter: Trump the mighty hero

                      Word is out that Trump may be named on a new aircraft carrier earlier scheduled to be named after Doris Miller. As you should know Miller, during the Pearl Harbor debacle rushed to a smoking deck and took control of an aircraft gun he had no training in. He opened fire on Japanese planes, do…

                      Letter: A Sinking Ship

                      Letter: A Sinking Ship

                      As the captain of a boat on the Maine coast, Turkey, Tonga, and the British Virgin Islands, I am well aware of "Duty, Honor, Responsibility, Leadership"--- the reasons a captain never abandons the ship. The captain not only has a moral responsibility, but this has been codified into maritime…

                      Letter: AZ Star turns Tabloid

                      Letter: AZ Star turns Tabloid

                      Froma Harrop’s take on Alexandrea Cortez, feels more like something that belongs in a gossip rag, than the opinion pages. She makes it sound like AOC is getting rich off the taxpayers dime.

                      Tucson Speaks Out: August 22

                      Tucson Speaks Out: August 22

                      Bulk trash pickup

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