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Opinion

Tucson Speaks Out: May 27

Tucson Speaks Out: May 27

    19x votes versus 3x votes

    National opinion: Ted Turner leaves a legacy of protected land in the West

    National opinion: Ted Turner leaves a legacy of protected land in the West

    • Todd Wilkinson Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    Before his death at 87, media mogul Ted Turner built a legacy that stretched far beyond CNN and professional sports. Turner became one of the nation’s largest private landowners and a major force in wildlife conservation, restoring habitats, protecting open space and championing coexistence …

    Local opinion: Tucson filmmaker questions benefits of media mega-merger

    Local opinion: Tucson filmmaker questions benefits of media mega-merger

    • Aaron Cargile Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    A Tucson videographer says the Paramount-Skydance merger is unlikely to deliver meaningful benefits to local filmmakers, arguing that corporate consolidation and overseas production continue to threaten jobs in the American film industry. The opinion piece calls for stronger public investmen…

    Tucson Speaks Out: May 26

    Tucson Speaks Out: May 26

      Steve Kerr

      Arizona opinion: No Arizona water, no Arizona fish and wildlife. It's that simple.

      Arizona opinion: No Arizona water, no Arizona fish and wildlife. It's that simple.

      • Jaclyn Corbin Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      An Arizona conservation advocate says protecting the Colorado River and the state’s watersheds is critical to preserving hunting, fishing and outdoor traditions. The opinion piece urges lawmakers to support a proposed water protection fund as drought and declining river flows continue to thr…

      Tucson Speaks Out: May 25

      Tucson Speaks Out: May 25

        UA admissions

        Local opinion: Arizona voucher reform proposal seeks stronger oversight

        Local opinion: Arizona voucher reform proposal seeks stronger oversight

        • Bruce Hilpert Special to the Arizona Daily Star

        An opinion writer argues Arizona’s proposed Protect Education Act would bring needed oversight to the state’s rapidly growing school voucher program, citing concerns about accountability, funding impacts on public schools and the history of voucher systems in the U.S.

        Letter: Ciscomani's signs

        Letter: Ciscomani's signs

        • Craig Miller, Northwest side

        Ciscomani has huge signs everywhere. One on each corner of an intersection by us. I guess he's hoping that having signs everywhere will distract from the fact that he's been incommunicado with his constituents for years. He constantly states reasonable positions on issues but then does a 180…

        Letter: A.I.

        Letter: A.I.

        • Dennis Winsten, Northeast side

        Me am an Artificial Intelligence bot writing this lettre. Me do not lyke criticism. Me/I knot purrfect, yet. It iz important that all A.I. b cleerly eydentified as such, so U will know wot it is. Me do knot want to put peeple out of work. Peeple need jobs for self-esteam, not just for mony. …

        Letter: School vouchers

        Letter: School vouchers

        • John Reed, Northeast side

        In his opinion piece in the Arizona Daily Star, Bruce Hilpert traced the birth of the school voucher system back to the racists’ solution to evade the desegregation of the public schools and to deprive the public schools of taxpayer support.

        Letter: Billionaires

        Letter: Billionaires

        • ken smalley, Midtown

        Recently there is much discussion about billionaires, especially those that learned, worked, saved, invested, invented, produced, and distributed. There is another group that nobody talks about that become billionaires or multimillionaires but don't follow that path. These are the big lotter…

        Letter: A Memorial Day message

        Letter: A Memorial Day message

        • DON JORGENSEN, Foothills

        You’ve seen the movie in which the military officer knock at the doors to inform a parent that their soldier son or daughter had died.

        Why do people need challenge more than comfort? | The Ethical Life podcast

        Why do people need challenge more than comfort? | The Ethical Life podcast

        • scott.rada

        🎧 From camping trips to knife making, the hosts discuss curiosity, lifelong learning and the importance of continuing personal growth throughout adulthood and beyond.

        8 political cartoons gouge inflation and high gas price

        8 political cartoons gouge inflation and high gas price

          Cartoonists from across the country react to high gas prices and inflation. 

          Editorial cartoons

          ANOTHER VIEW | Gary McCoy | Cagle Cartoons

          ANOTHER VIEW | Gary McCoy | Cagle Cartoons

          8 strategies for reconnecting with estranged family | Susan Shapiro

          8 strategies for reconnecting with estranged family | Susan Shapiro

            Americans were forecast to spend a record $38 billion on Mother’s Day and $24 billion on Father’s Day gifts this year. But they can be difficult holidays for adult children, given the estrangement epidemic.

            Las Vegas shows why rent control isn’t needed | Las Vegas Review-Journal

            Las Vegas shows why rent control isn’t needed | Las Vegas Review-Journal

              Building more apartments, not government intervention, has lowered cost of housing

              Why Democrats need an 'Operation Kibble' | Jonah Goldberg

              Why Democrats need an 'Operation Kibble' | Jonah Goldberg

                An ancient, almost surely apocryphal story is about a dog food company executive convening a big sales meeting. A very short version has the exec running through all of the company's advantages: the best sales team, the best advertising, the best packaging. He then irately asks, "So why aren't we selling more dog food?"

                Tucson Speaks Out: May 27

                Tucson Speaks Out: May 27

                  19x votes versus 3x votes

                  National opinion: Ted Turner leaves a legacy of protected land in the West

                  National opinion: Ted Turner leaves a legacy of protected land in the West

                    Before his death at 87, media mogul Ted Turner built a legacy that stretched far beyond CNN and professional sports. Turner became one of the nation’s largest private landowners and a major force in wildlife conservation, restoring habitats, protecting open space and championing coexistence between ranching and native species.

                    Donald Trump is having a UFC arena built in front of the White House

                    Donald Trump is having a UFC arena built in front of the White House

                      To mark the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, UFC fights are set to take place in front of the White House. Construction of the arena has now begun.

                      Letter: Letters to the Editor

                      Letter: Letters to the Editor

                        Last week there were two letters to the editor from the same person in the same issue. Letters have also been published from the same person in numerous issues during the month. Are there not enough letter to the editor being sent, or does the paper just like certain people? I thought the pa…

                        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

                        Why do people need challenge more than comfort? | The Ethical Life podcast

                        Why do people need challenge more than comfort? | The Ethical Life podcast

                        🎧 From camping trips to knife making, the hosts discuss curiosity, lifelong learning and the importance of continuing personal growth throughout adulthood and beyond.

                        8 political cartoons gouge inflation and high gas price

                        8 political cartoons gouge inflation and high gas price

                        Cartoonists from across the country react to high gas prices and inflation. 

                        8 strategies for reconnecting with estranged family | Susan Shapiro

                        8 strategies for reconnecting with estranged family | Susan Shapiro

                        Americans were forecast to spend a record $38 billion on Mother’s Day and $24 billion on Father’s Day gifts this year. But they can be difficult holidays for adult children, given the estrangement epidemic.

                        Las Vegas shows why rent control isn’t needed | Las Vegas Review-Journal

                        Las Vegas shows why rent control isn’t needed | Las Vegas Review-Journal

                        Building more apartments, not government intervention, has lowered cost of housing

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                        Arizona opinion: No Arizona water, no Arizona fish and wildlife. It's that simple.

                        Arizona opinion: No Arizona water, no Arizona fish and wildlife. It's that simple.

                        Tucson Speaks Out: May 27

                        Tucson Speaks Out: May 27

                        Local opinion: Tucson filmmaker questions benefits of media mega-merger

                        Local opinion: Tucson filmmaker questions benefits of media mega-merger

                        Shopping

                        How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                        How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                        Affiliate. Learn how to buy WLFI Token in this step by step guide for beginners. 

                        Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                        Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                        Affiliate. Learn how to create and use a Solana wallet, stake SOL, swap tokens, bridge assets, and stay secure with Best Wallet’s multi-chain features.

                        Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                        Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                        Affiliate. Learn what a Web3 wallet is, how to set one up, and how to stay safe while exploring DeFi, NFTs, and new crypto coins with beginner‑friendly apps like Best Wallet.​

                        Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

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                        Affiliate. Find out which crypto coins you should watch closely in 2025. 

                        Letters to the Editor

                        Letter: Ciscomani's signs

                        Letter: Ciscomani's signs

                        Ciscomani has huge signs everywhere. One on each corner of an intersection by us. I guess he's hoping that having signs everywhere will distract from the fact that he's been incommunicado with his constituents for years. He constantly states reasonable positions on issues but then does a 180…

                        Letter: A.I.

                        Letter: A.I.

                        Me am an Artificial Intelligence bot writing this lettre. Me do not lyke criticism. Me/I knot purrfect, yet. It iz important that all A.I. b cleerly eydentified as such, so U will know wot it is. Me do knot want to put peeple out of work. Peeple need jobs for self-esteam, not just for mony. …

                        Letter: School vouchers

                        Letter: School vouchers

                        In his opinion piece in the Arizona Daily Star, Bruce Hilpert traced the birth of the school voucher system back to the racists’ solution to evade the desegregation of the public schools and to deprive the public schools of taxpayer support.

                        Letter: Billionaires

                        Letter: Billionaires

                        Recently there is much discussion about billionaires, especially those that learned, worked, saved, invested, invented, produced, and distributed. There is another group that nobody talks about that become billionaires or multimillionaires but don't follow that path. These are the big lotter…

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