A former Air Force officer and Arizona public official argues that Congress should approve the full FY2027 defense budget, citing growing threats from China and Russia, the need to modernize America’s nuclear deterrent and the economic impact of defense programs that support thousands of job…
- Rocque Perez Special to the Arizona Daily Star
A Tucson candidate for the Arizona Senate reflects on personal experiences with gun violence, immigration challenges, addiction and political upheaval, arguing that a new generation of leaders is needed in state government. The opinion piece also criticizes the voting record of the incumbent…
- Boyd T. Miller Special to the Arizona Daily Star
An opinion writer says competing proposals from Upper and Lower Colorado River Basin states are setting the stage for a major legal battle over water rights and conservation. With a federal deadline looming in 2026, the dispute could ultimately be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court, carrying …
- Jaynie Parrish Special to the Arizona Daily Star
An opinion writer says hundreds of thousands of Arizonans have lost SNAP benefits amid federal policy changes and state processing challenges. The piece highlights the impact on tribal communities, where residents report long waits, staffing shortages and barriers to accessing food assistance.
- Nancy Lyngby, Marana
Driving from Dove Mountain to Target on Ina, I have to endure miles & miles of political signs. Is bigger better? For me, the answer is simple: NO. Ciscomani has the largest signs & the most with 22 by the time I got to Ina Road. My thought: does he have such a high opinion of himsel…
- Devin Russel, Oro Valley
A matter of concern has arisen among voters in Arizona’s Legislative District 17: that being, where does our representative, Rachel Keshel, actually reside?
- Bill Dowdall, Oro Valley
Arizona's schools consistently are ranked 48 - 50 when compared to the rest of the country. Recent articles relate success to the lack of funding, that is a factor but never have I read a critique of the curriculum or the lack of discipline in the class. Allowing students to have cell phones…
- Loyal M Johnson Jr, Oro Valley
When I take a shower, all I have to do is look down to realize I am a male. With that in mind, I also realize that I will never conceive a child, breast feed a child, or have a period. No matter how much I may wish to be a different sex, basic biology absolutely forbids it. One can wish all …
- Ted Vogt Special to the Arizona Daily Star
A former Air Force officer and Arizona public official argues that Congress should approve the full FY2027 defense budget, citing growing threats from China and Russia, the need to modernize America’s nuclear deterrent and the economic impact of defense programs that support thousands of job…
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Nearly 600 leaders from across the country — representing some of the nation’s largest grant makers, community foundations and grassroots groups — gathered in Seattle recently. They joined forces to strategize on how to bring Americans together in an era of intense polarization that threatens to pull us apart.
A Tucson candidate for the Arizona Senate reflects on personal experiences with gun violence, immigration challenges, addiction and political upheaval, arguing that a new generation of leaders is needed in state government. The opinion piece also criticizes the voting record of the incumbent representative in the district.
Sports betting revenue and advertising have soared -- and so have gambling addictions
Blumenthal is co-sponsoring the GAME Act, a bill that would restrict how the sports betting industry can market to minors — including through advertising, promotions and the use of AI.
That Brenden Carr, FCC Chair, is moving to put a foot on the throat of free speech comes as no surprise. He is falling in line with the authoritarian playbook Trump has mastered.
An opinion writer says competing proposals from Upper and Lower Colorado River Basin states are setting the stage for a major legal battle over water rights and conservation. With a federal deadline looming in 2026, the dispute could ultimately be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court, carrying major implications for Arizona and the Southwest’s water future.
To our readers:
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.
Juan Ciscomani has a pivotal role to play in protecting public lands. It's a role that he must fulfill.
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.
A former Air Force officer and Arizona public official argues that Congress should approve the full FY2027 defense budget, citing growing threats from China and Russia, the need to modernize America’s nuclear deterrent and the economic impact of defense programs that support thousands of jobs in Arizona.
Nearly 600 leaders from across the country — representing some of the nation’s largest grant makers, community foundations and grassroots groups — gathered in Seattle recently. They joined forces to strategize on how to bring Americans together in an era of intense polarization that threatens to pull us apart.
A Tucson candidate for the Arizona Senate reflects on personal experiences with gun violence, immigration challenges, addiction and political upheaval, arguing that a new generation of leaders is needed in state government. The opinion piece also criticizes the voting record of the incumbent representative in the district.
Sports betting revenue and advertising have soared -- and so have gambling addictions
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Driving from Dove Mountain to Target on Ina, I have to endure miles & miles of political signs. Is bigger better? For me, the answer is simple: NO. Ciscomani has the largest signs & the most with 22 by the time I got to Ina Road. My thought: does he have such a high opinion of himsel…
A matter of concern has arisen among voters in Arizona’s Legislative District 17: that being, where does our representative, Rachel Keshel, actually reside?
Arizona's schools consistently are ranked 48 - 50 when compared to the rest of the country. Recent articles relate success to the lack of funding, that is a factor but never have I read a critique of the curriculum or the lack of discipline in the class. Allowing students to have cell phones…
When I take a shower, all I have to do is look down to realize I am a male. With that in mind, I also realize that I will never conceive a child, breast feed a child, or have a period. No matter how much I may wish to be a different sex, basic biology absolutely forbids it. One can wish all …
