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Opinion

Local opinion: How do you draw an ocean boundary line

Local opinion: How do you draw an ocean boundary line

  • Gerald Farrington Special to the Arizona Daily Star

An opinion writer argues that recent U.S. military actions and tensions in strategic waterways highlight the limits of hard power and the risks of overextending American influence. The piece calls for a renewed emphasis on diplomacy, international cooperation and “soft power” as the foundati…

Local opinion: Rocque Perez has the trust and values Tucson needs in our state senate

Local opinion: Rocque Perez has the trust and values Tucson needs in our state senate

  • Mo Goldman Special to the Arizona Daily Star

The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

Local opinion: Kudos! Collaboration is the name of the game

Local opinion: Kudos! Collaboration is the name of the game

  • Larry Lucero Frank Grijalva and Sharon Bronson Special to the Arizona Daily Star

A Southern Arizona Energy Alliance board argues that Tucson Electric Power’s Midtown Reliability Project and new Vine Substation are essential to meeting growing energy demand, improving grid reliability and supporting economic growth. The opinion piece also urges voters to support a propose…

Tucson Speaks Out: June 21

Tucson Speaks Out: June 21

    A breath of fresh air

    Terry Bracy: The architect of destruction

    Terry Bracy: The architect of destruction

    • Terry Bracy Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

    Local opinion: I've spent my life defying expectations. Now I'm ready to deliver more.

    Local opinion: I've spent my life defying expectations. Now I'm ready to deliver more.

    • Alma Hernadez Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    Arizona Rep. Alma Hernandez is making her case for the State Senate, highlighting her legislative record, funding secured for Southern Arizona and advocacy on issues including labor, education, health care and reproductive rights. In the opinion piece, Hernandez argues that experience and pr…

    Local opinion: Arizona voters deserve more choices

    Local opinion: Arizona voters deserve more choices

    • Sarah Smallhouse Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    A No Labels Party leader argues that Arizona’s election system limits voter choice by concentrating power in low-turnout primary elections and heavily partisan districts. The opinion piece encourages broader participation in primary elections and promotes independent-minded candidates as a w…

    Local opinion: How do you draw an ocean boundary line

    Local opinion: How do you draw an ocean boundary line

    • Gerald Farrington Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    An opinion writer argues that recent U.S. military actions and tensions in strategic waterways highlight the limits of hard power and the risks of overextending American influence. The piece calls for a renewed emphasis on diplomacy, international cooperation and “soft power” as the foundati…

    Local opinion: Rocque Perez has the trust and values Tucson needs in our state senate

    Local opinion: Rocque Perez has the trust and values Tucson needs in our state senate

    • Mo Goldman Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

    Local opinion: Kudos! Collaboration is the name of the game

    Local opinion: Kudos! Collaboration is the name of the game

    • Larry Lucero Frank Grijalva and Sharon Bronson Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    A Southern Arizona Energy Alliance board argues that Tucson Electric Power’s Midtown Reliability Project and new Vine Substation are essential to meeting growing energy demand, improving grid reliability and supporting economic growth. The opinion piece also urges voters to support a propose…

    Tucson Speaks Out: June 21

    Tucson Speaks Out: June 21

      A breath of fresh air

      Terry Bracy: The architect of destruction

      Terry Bracy: The architect of destruction

      • Terry Bracy Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

      Letter: Is it just me?

      Letter: Is it just me?

      • Duane Barbour, Midtown

      It seems that a dirt bike circus and UFC cage fight on our White House lawn are treated like it is a normal annual event at the people's house. Media showed it, reported it. Not one opinion have I seen or heard. Does this paper have an opinion on this? Am I the only person hearing the Twilig…

      Letter: The way of the world

      Letter: The way of the world

      • Philip Reinecker, East side

      An article in todays Star spoke about vicious homophobic words written about Becky Burke's social media announcement of the birth of her and wife's newborn. I condemn those who feel the need to be repulsive when addressing others. Their is another side to this however. When you and I welcome…

      Editorial cartoons

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

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

      ANOTHER VIEW | Paul Duginski | Cagle Cartoons

      ANOTHER VIEW | Paul Duginski | Cagle Cartoons

      Letter: Variation on stupid

      Letter: Variation on stupid

        James Carville famously penned the phrase “It’s the economy stupid” during Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign against George H.W. Bush. This year expect to hear variations on the theme, including - “It’s the war stupid”; “It’s the Iran MOU stupid”; “It’s the tariffs stupid”; “It’s the infl…

        Letter: Put Up a White Flag. We Lost the War in Iran.

        Letter: Put Up a White Flag. We Lost the War in Iran.

          In a colossal surrender, Trump’s MOU (memo of understanding, or concept of a plan) gives Iran everything it wants and leaves the US worse off than Obama’s 2015 settlement with Iran.

          Letter: Trump 250 vs Obama Library

          Letter: Trump 250 vs Obama Library

            On June 18 the Obama Presidential Center opened. Performing were musical legends Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson, Bono, Eddie Vetter, Marc Anthony, Bruce Springsteen, John Legend, and Christina Aguilera. Time restraints prevented several more artists, who volunteered, from performing.

            Letter: Arizona Daily Star Illiteracy

            Letter: Arizona Daily Star Illiteracy

              Is the Arizona Daily Star trying to destroy literacy single handed? Fridays "A peak inside Gibson Food Hall And Market must be telling us that there is a mountain inside this establishment. Then the incomplete sentence "The artwork be auctioned to benefit local nonprofits". It was bad enough…

              Letter: Starve public education then criticize it

              Letter: Starve public education then criticize it

                Starve public education then criticize it

                Letter: Seize the Moment!

                Letter: Seize the Moment!

                  To keep my blood pressure at a reasonable level, I have to believe that there will be enough informed voters in November to reject this reign of corruption and ineptitude that we have been enduring since January 20, 2025. But then what?

                  Letter: Trump’s debacle in the Iran war

                  Letter: Trump’s debacle in the Iran war

                    The great dealmaker wants to brag about his agreement with Iran, but in reality, he is the big loser (not to speak of Israel) and had to negotiate with the very Iranian leadership he had wanted to destroy. We now face a huge political and military fiasco. The Iranians managed to resist and e…

                    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

                    Local opinion: How do you draw an ocean boundary line

                    Local opinion: How do you draw an ocean boundary line

                    An opinion writer argues that recent U.S. military actions and tensions in strategic waterways highlight the limits of hard power and the risks of overextending American influence. The piece calls for a renewed emphasis on diplomacy, international cooperation and “soft power” as the foundation of U.S. leadership in global affairs.

                    Local opinion: Rocque Perez has the trust and values Tucson needs in our state senate

                    Local opinion: Rocque Perez has the trust and values Tucson needs in our state senate

                    The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

                    Local opinion: Kudos! Collaboration is the name of the game

                    Local opinion: Kudos! Collaboration is the name of the game

                    A Southern Arizona Energy Alliance board argues that Tucson Electric Power’s Midtown Reliability Project and new Vine Substation are essential to meeting growing energy demand, improving grid reliability and supporting economic growth. The opinion piece also urges voters to support a proposed franchise agreement between TEP and the city.

                    Terry Bracy: The architect of destruction

                    Terry Bracy: The architect of destruction

                    The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

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                    Tucson Speaks Out: June 21

                    Tucson Speaks Out: June 21

                    Local opinion: Rocque Perez has the trust and values Tucson needs in our state senate

                    Local opinion: Rocque Perez has the trust and values Tucson needs in our state senate

                    Local opinion: Kudos! Collaboration is the name of the game

                    Local opinion: Kudos! Collaboration is the name of the game

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                    Letters to the Editor

                    Tucson Speaks Out: June 21

                    Tucson Speaks Out: June 21

                    A breath of fresh air

                    Letter: Is it just me?

                    Letter: Is it just me?

                    It seems that a dirt bike circus and UFC cage fight on our White House lawn are treated like it is a normal annual event at the people's house. Media showed it, reported it. Not one opinion have I seen or heard. Does this paper have an opinion on this? Am I the only person hearing the Twilig…

                    Letter: The way of the world

                    Letter: The way of the world

                    An article in todays Star spoke about vicious homophobic words written about Becky Burke's social media announcement of the birth of her and wife's newborn. I condemn those who feel the need to be repulsive when addressing others. Their is another side to this however. When you and I welcome…

                    Letter: Variation on stupid

                    Letter: Variation on stupid

                    James Carville famously penned the phrase “It’s the economy stupid” during Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign against George H.W. Bush. This year expect to hear variations on the theme, including - “It’s the war stupid”; “It’s the Iran MOU stupid”; “It’s the tariffs stupid”; “It’s the infl…

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