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Local opinion: The road to housing is more than a new law. It is a new opportunity for Arizona.

Local opinion: The road to housing is more than a new law. It is a new opportunity for Arizona.

  • Betty Villegas Special to the Arizona Daily Star

A longtime Arizona housing leader argues the new 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act gives the state a chance to expand affordable housing, modernize outdated policies and invest in infrastructure. The opinion says solving the housing crisis will require collaboration, innovation and accountability.

Terry Bracy: The return of the Red Scare

Terry Bracy: The return of the Red Scare

  • Terry Bracy Special to the Arizona Daily Star

Drawing parallels to McCarthyism, this opinion argues President Donald Trump is reviving Red Scare-style political tactics by labeling opponents as communists. The author says the strategy distracts from policy failures and deepens political division ahead of the next election.

Local opinion: Lets prepare for lower Colorado River deliveries

Local opinion: Lets prepare for lower Colorado River deliveries

  • Sharon Megdal and David Wegner Special to the Arizona Daily Star

As Colorado River negotiations remain unsettled, this opinion urges Arizona leaders and residents to prepare for future water shortages through conservation, reuse, infrastructure investments and greater public engagement on the state's long-term water future.

Local opinion: Arizona is a clean energy leader. Permitting reform can help us go further

Local opinion: Arizona is a clean energy leader. Permitting reform can help us go further

  • Kelly Paisley Special to the Arizona Daily Star

Arizona's clean energy boom is creating jobs and attracting billions in investment, this opinion argues. But without federal permitting reform, the author says lengthy approval delays could slow new projects, strain the electric grid and drive up energy costs.

Arizona opinion: Children with disabilities are students, not patients

Arizona opinion: Children with disabilities are students, not patients

  • Christopher Tiffany For the Arizona Republic

The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

Tucson Speaks Out: July 14

Tucson Speaks Out: July 14

    Life is too short

    Tucson Speaks Out: July 13

    Tucson Speaks Out: July 13

      Accountability in Empowerment Scholarship funds

      Letter: Deception about Gaza war

      Letter: Deception about Gaza war

      • Mark Elliott, Green Valley

      The claim in Mr. D’Angelo’s July 15 letter regarding the Gaza war—that Israel 'slaughtered' 72,000 Palestinian civilians—is false. The Gaza Health Ministry reports that approximately 73,000 Palestinians were killed in total—a number that includes perhaps tens of thousands of active combatant…

      Letter: It's driving me crazy!

      Letter: It's driving me crazy!

      • Kalvin Smith, Midtown

      As I make my almost daily walk down Mountain between Grant and Speedway my level of alertness rises to that of a Western Diamondback that some snowbird has stepped on. Will it be the driver consumed by their cell phone, drivers that ignore crosswalks, or just your typical 20 mile over the sp…

      Letter: Birds of a feather

      Letter: Birds of a feather

      • Deb Klumpp, Oro Valley

      Trump is doubling down on his support of Mark Lamb for Congress. Mark Lamb - subject of an investigation that found that he engaged in long-term sexting, invites for sexual encounters, and lewd photos including a photo of male genitalia and a nude photo of his wife sent as a "birthday greeti…

      Letter: Fair Play?

      Letter: Fair Play?

      • Mark Elson, West side

      I was born and bred a patriotic American. And like most patriotic Americans, I was raised to be a good and fair sport. I have always assumed that the great majority of Americans were also raised this way. Good and fair sports do not cheat, no matter what the stakes. And if the U.S. soccer te…

      Local opinion: The road to housing is more than a new law. It is a new opportunity for Arizona.

      Local opinion: The road to housing is more than a new law. It is a new opportunity for Arizona.

      • Betty Villegas Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      A longtime Arizona housing leader argues the new 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act gives the state a chance to expand affordable housing, modernize outdated policies and invest in infrastructure. The opinion says solving the housing crisis will require collaboration, innovation and accountability.

      Terry Bracy: The return of the Red Scare

      Terry Bracy: The return of the Red Scare

      • Terry Bracy Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      Drawing parallels to McCarthyism, this opinion argues President Donald Trump is reviving Red Scare-style political tactics by labeling opponents as communists. The author says the strategy distracts from policy failures and deepens political division ahead of the next election.

      Local opinion: Lets prepare for lower Colorado River deliveries

      Local opinion: Lets prepare for lower Colorado River deliveries

      • Sharon Megdal and David Wegner Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      As Colorado River negotiations remain unsettled, this opinion urges Arizona leaders and residents to prepare for future water shortages through conservation, reuse, infrastructure investments and greater public engagement on the state's long-term water future.

      Editorial cartoons

      ANOTHER VIEW | Steve Greenberg | Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      ANOTHER VIEW | Steve Greenberg | Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      ANOTHER VIEW | R.J. Matson | Cagle Cartoons

      ANOTHER VIEW | R.J. Matson | Cagle Cartoons

      Tucson Speaks Out: July 19

      Tucson Speaks Out: July 19

        Ciscomani employs MAGA tactics

        Letter: Another sly barb

        Letter: Another sly barb

          L Johnson has once again hit the nail on the head when he observed that conservative rednecks are not intelligent enough to construct a literate sentence. Three cheers for another Loyal conservative truth.

          Letter: LTE Civility

          Letter: LTE Civility

            RE: LTE Sunday 7/12/2026 “The new LTE policy”

            Letter: Trump Golf: Business, Pleasure and Con

            Letter: Trump Golf: Business, Pleasure and Con

              To many people, Trump’s corruption is now legendary. Here is just a small, but crafty, one.

              Letter: The Election Expert

              Letter: The Election Expert

                Trump cheats on all his wives, stiffs contractors, cheats at golf and his taxes, and pretty much everything else. He is a habitual liar who uses the United States Treasury as his personal ATM. This is the man who suddenly is an expert on election integrity. Election fraud never existed befor…

                Letter: Venezuela

                Letter: Venezuela

                  It was nice to read Carolyn Davis’s recent praise for America because our military was first on the scene to help with Venezuelan earthquake disaster response. I am also pleased to hear a positive story of our help abroad and I’d love to believe we did this out of the goodness of our hearts!…

                  Letter: Swalwell and Platner

                  Letter: Swalwell and Platner

                    Two political rising stars recently flamed out due to morality problems: Eric Swalwell, a California Congressman, and Graham Platner, a Maine U.S. Senate candidate.

                    Editorials

                    A note to readers

                    A note to readers

                    To our readers:

                    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: The road to housing is more than a new law. It is a new opportunity for Arizona.

                    Local opinion: The road to housing is more than a new law. It is a new opportunity for Arizona.

                    A longtime Arizona housing leader argues the new 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act gives the state a chance to expand affordable housing, modernize outdated policies and invest in infrastructure. The opinion says solving the housing crisis will require collaboration, innovation and accountability.

                    Terry Bracy: The return of the Red Scare

                    Terry Bracy: The return of the Red Scare

                    Drawing parallels to McCarthyism, this opinion argues President Donald Trump is reviving Red Scare-style political tactics by labeling opponents as communists. The author says the strategy distracts from policy failures and deepens political division ahead of the next election.

                    Local opinion: Lets prepare for lower Colorado River deliveries

                    Local opinion: Lets prepare for lower Colorado River deliveries

                    As Colorado River negotiations remain unsettled, this opinion urges Arizona leaders and residents to prepare for future water shortages through conservation, reuse, infrastructure investments and greater public engagement on the state's long-term water future.

                    Local opinion: Arizona is a clean energy leader. Permitting reform can help us go further

                    Local opinion: Arizona is a clean energy leader. Permitting reform can help us go further

                    Arizona's clean energy boom is creating jobs and attracting billions in investment, this opinion argues. But without federal permitting reform, the author says lengthy approval delays could slow new projects, strain the electric grid and drive up energy costs.

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                    Local opinion: Lets prepare for lower Colorado River deliveries

                    Local opinion: Lets prepare for lower Colorado River deliveries

                    Local opinion: The road to housing is more than a new law. It is a new opportunity for Arizona.

                    Local opinion: The road to housing is more than a new law. It is a new opportunity for Arizona.

                    Tucson Speaks Out: July 19

                    Tucson Speaks Out: July 19

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                    Your utility bill is telling you something: what rising costs reveal about your HVAC system

                    Your utility bill is telling you something: what rising costs reveal about your HVAC system

                    Affiliate content. Learn what to do about rising energy costs from your HVAC system. 

                    What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                    What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

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                    Humidity: The Midwest's Hidden Comfort and Health Problem

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                    Letters to the Editor

                    Letter: Deception about Gaza war

                    Letter: Deception about Gaza war

                    The claim in Mr. D’Angelo’s July 15 letter regarding the Gaza war—that Israel 'slaughtered' 72,000 Palestinian civilians—is false. The Gaza Health Ministry reports that approximately 73,000 Palestinians were killed in total—a number that includes perhaps tens of thousands of active combatant…

                    Letter: It's driving me crazy!

                    Letter: It's driving me crazy!

                    As I make my almost daily walk down Mountain between Grant and Speedway my level of alertness rises to that of a Western Diamondback that some snowbird has stepped on. Will it be the driver consumed by their cell phone, drivers that ignore crosswalks, or just your typical 20 mile over the sp…

                    Letter: Birds of a feather

                    Letter: Birds of a feather

                    Trump is doubling down on his support of Mark Lamb for Congress. Mark Lamb - subject of an investigation that found that he engaged in long-term sexting, invites for sexual encounters, and lewd photos including a photo of male genitalia and a nude photo of his wife sent as a "birthday greeti…

                    Letter: Fair Play?

                    Letter: Fair Play?

                    I was born and bred a patriotic American. And like most patriotic Americans, I was raised to be a good and fair sport. I have always assumed that the great majority of Americans were also raised this way. Good and fair sports do not cheat, no matter what the stakes. And if the U.S. soccer te…

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