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Opinion: Former prosecutor opposes Arizona death penalty

Opinion: Former prosecutor opposes Arizona death penalty

  • Rick Unklesbay
    Special to the Arizona Daily Star

The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

Tucson Speaks Out: October 16

Tucson Speaks Out: October 16

    Ciscomani working for AZ-06

    Tucson Speaks Out: October 15

    Tucson Speaks Out: October 15

      Resolution for the Arizona border wall

      Local opinion: Higher prices, smaller portions

      Local opinion: Higher prices, smaller portions

      • Lilli Hancock
        Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      Many of us want to support local businesses, but we need to feel our money is well spent.

      Tucson Speaks Out: October 14

      Tucson Speaks Out: October 14

        Great memory of RichRod

        Local opinion: Vote solar — Yes on Proposition 421

        Local opinion: Vote solar — Yes on Proposition 421

        • Itzel Rios-Vega
          Special to the Arizona Daily Star

        In one of the sunniest cities in the country, we have an opportunity to show what it looks like to turn our abundant clean energy resources into tangible benefits for the people who live here.

        Opinion: China doesn't get to dictate Arizona's ties with Taiwan

        Opinion: China doesn't get to dictate Arizona's ties with Taiwan

        • Matt Salmon
          For the Arizona Republic

        The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

        Letter: Hospital stay

        Letter: Hospital stay

        • David Blevins, Southeast side

        As a patient at the Tucson VA hospital it was by chance that Congressman Ciscomani heard of my delay in getting care. He immediately instructed his staff to get it resolved for my urgent assistance in getting my needed care. It was handled within an hour and I was transfered the next day. He…

        Letter: The rubber stamp

        Letter: The rubber stamp

        • William Garrity, Foothills

        Juan Ciscomani claims he's no rubber stamp. Odd claim from someone who voted 100% of the time for the Trump agenda. Interest on the national debt is now 19% of all taxes collected. Juan where do you intend to cut costs and raise revenue? Or do nothing and let the dollar collapse? So far you …

        Letter: Ciscomani Has Put in a Ton of Work for AZ-06!

        Letter: Ciscomani Has Put in a Ton of Work for AZ-06!

        • Shirley Holbert, Marana

        A lot of people say this election will be a referendum on President Trump. I see it differently. To me, it’s about who has actually done the work for Arizona’s Sixth Congressional District.

        Letter: More misleading ads

        Letter: More misleading ads

        • Nancy Ward, Northeast side

        The new misleading ads against Jo Mendoza are almost funny. Supposedly she wants to tax everything from diapers to popcorn. The legislature decides what to tax (and sales taxes cover most everything). If you want to be angry you must be angry against them all. It is said she wants to pay for…

        Opinion: Former prosecutor opposes Arizona death penalty

        Opinion: Former prosecutor opposes Arizona death penalty

        • Rick Unklesbay
          Special to the Arizona Daily Star

        The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

        Tucson Speaks Out: October 16

        Tucson Speaks Out: October 16

          Ciscomani working for AZ-06

          Why chaos on Election Day is highly unlikely | Justin Levitt

          Why chaos on Election Day is highly unlikely | Justin Levitt

            Americans are understandably freaked out about the possibility of disruption in the elections next month. I get the concern.

            Editorial cartoons

            ANOTHER VIEW | Phil Hands | Wisconsin State Journal

            ANOTHER VIEW | Phil Hands | Wisconsin State Journal

            ANOTHER VIEW | Dave Granlund | Cagle Cartoons

            ANOTHER VIEW | Dave Granlund | Cagle Cartoons

            AI is changing motherhood for the worse | Abby McCloskey

            AI is changing motherhood for the worse | Abby McCloskey

              Recent books and studies have begun to highlight the risks that artificial intelligence poses to children. This is a good thing. Maybe we’re collectively realizing that we shouldn’t wait a decade after a new technology emerges — as we did with social media — before sounding the alarm.

              Pete Hegseth’s unserious address again shows his unfitness for office | Virginian-Pilot

              Pete Hegseth’s unserious address again shows his unfitness for office | Virginian-Pilot

                Nearly two years into his role as secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth has yet to leave his old job as a Fox News host behind. His recent “State of the Force” address at the Quantico military base in Virginia demonstrated again that he’s more interested in fighting a culture war and delivering…

                Kids should learn cursive. Their print needs work, too | Bloomberg News

                Kids should learn cursive. Their print needs work, too | Bloomberg News

                  Parents dismayed by the sorry state of penmanship, take heart: A decade and a half after most states stopped requiring cursive in public schools, instruction is making a comeback.

                  Tucson Speaks Out: October 15

                  Tucson Speaks Out: October 15

                    Resolution for the Arizona border wall

                    Letter: The price of diesel

                    Letter: The price of diesel

                      What a coincidence that we have a deal with Putin to supply cheaper diesel. Which will help the farmers and truckers; strong Trump voters. Then all of a sudden Trump is calling for a new president in Ukraine. All happening right before the midterms. Makes one wonder?

                      Letter: Putin Plays Trump Again

                      Letter: Putin Plays Trump Again

                        We, the United States, put sanctions on Russia because of their unprovoked attack on Ukraine. We put sanctions on Iran because of their supposed attempt to develop a nuclear weapon and their closing of the Strait of Hormuz. Russia has helped Iran with intelligence to target our troops and ba…

                        Letter: AI will follow the money

                        Letter: AI will follow the money

                          UNREGULATED AI WILL FOLLOW THE MONEY

                          Editorials

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                          A note to readers

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                          Join Tucson’s conversation through the Star’s opinion pages

                          Join Tucson’s conversation through the Star’s opinion pages

                          The Arizona Daily Star’s opinion section aims to foster healthy engagement and debate on the best paths forward for Tucson. Here’s how you can be a part of it.

                          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.

                          Columnists

                          Opinion: Former prosecutor opposes Arizona death penalty

                          Opinion: Former prosecutor opposes Arizona death penalty

                          The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

                          Why chaos on Election Day is highly unlikely | Justin Levitt

                          Why chaos on Election Day is highly unlikely | Justin Levitt

                          Americans are understandably freaked out about the possibility of disruption in the elections next month. I get the concern.

                          AI is changing motherhood for the worse | Abby McCloskey

                          AI is changing motherhood for the worse | Abby McCloskey

                          Recent books and studies have begun to highlight the risks that artificial intelligence poses to children. This is a good thing. Maybe we’re collectively realizing that we shouldn’t wait a decade after a new technology emerges — as we did with social media — before sounding the alarm.

                          Pete Hegseth’s unserious address again shows his unfitness for office | Virginian-Pilot

                          Pete Hegseth’s unserious address again shows his unfitness for office | Virginian-Pilot

                          Nearly two years into his role as secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth has yet to leave his old job as a Fox News host behind. His recent “State of the Force” address at the Quantico military base in Virginia demonstrated again that he’s more interested in fighting a culture war and delivering…

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                          Tucson Speaks Out: October 16

                          Tucson Speaks Out: October 16

                          Opinion: Former prosecutor opposes Arizona death penalty

                          Opinion: Former prosecutor opposes Arizona death penalty

                          Local opinion: Prop. 425 – Why give Pima County a blank check?

                          Local opinion: Prop. 425 – Why give Pima County a blank check?

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                          Letters to the Editor

                          Letter: Hospital stay

                          Letter: Hospital stay

                          As a patient at the Tucson VA hospital it was by chance that Congressman Ciscomani heard of my delay in getting care. He immediately instructed his staff to get it resolved for my urgent assistance in getting my needed care. It was handled within an hour and I was transfered the next day. He…

                          Letter: The rubber stamp

                          Letter: The rubber stamp

                          Juan Ciscomani claims he's no rubber stamp. Odd claim from someone who voted 100% of the time for the Trump agenda. Interest on the national debt is now 19% of all taxes collected. Juan where do you intend to cut costs and raise revenue? Or do nothing and let the dollar collapse? So far you …

                          Letter: Ciscomani Has Put in a Ton of Work for AZ-06!

                          Letter: Ciscomani Has Put in a Ton of Work for AZ-06!

                          A lot of people say this election will be a referendum on President Trump. I see it differently. To me, it’s about who has actually done the work for Arizona’s Sixth Congressional District.

                          Letter: More misleading ads

                          Letter: More misleading ads

                          The new misleading ads against Jo Mendoza are almost funny. Supposedly she wants to tax everything from diapers to popcorn. The legislature decides what to tax (and sales taxes cover most everything). If you want to be angry you must be angry against them all. It is said she wants to pay for…

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