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.
- Jose B. Ashford Special to the Arizona Daily Star
An opinion writer argues that Arizona’s limited jurisdiction courts were built for a different era and are increasingly ill-equipped to handle modern issues such as homelessness, addiction and mental illness. The piece calls for new approaches that balance accountability with solutions aimed…
- Terry Bracy Special to the Arizona Daily Star
An opinion writer examines the lifestyles and political influence of some of America’s wealthiest individuals, arguing that the concentration of wealth and power has reshaped public policy, taxation and democracy. The piece explores questions of civic responsibility, political spending and t…
- Arne Maki, Green Valley
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.
- 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.
- Jerry Helm, Northwest side
Kudos and thanks to Maricopa Judge Dwayne Fox for his order to our legislature to do what the Arizona State Constitution requires. See AZ STAR, June 1.
- Dennis Winsten, Northeast side
I have a granddaughter registering for the UA. I was flabbergasted at the cost of four years of college. 18 years ago We put away several thousand in an investment account to fund her college expenses. We ended up with just enough to pay for one year’s tuition. I calculated how much I would …
- Philip Reinecker, East side
Wonderkind Trump has achieved the impossible again. He recently stated that a new drug can and has brought dead people back to life. He did not give the name of the drug or disclose any clinical evidence but his word should be enough, shouln't it? This clown could never make it in a circus t…
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Kevin Hassertt, Trump appointed Director of the National Economic Council, was asked about credit card debt. Credit card debt and delinquencies are at the highest levels in the last 15 years.
The official World Bank account for the Board (which should be bored) of Peace has zero dollars. This is account has independent oversight and requires public reporting. But, in true Donald Trump fashion, the Board of Peace has opened another account with JP Morgan. This account operates wit…
I applaud AG Kris Mayes’ decision to renew efforts to secure indictments against Arizona’s Fake Electors. It’s laughable that the attorneys for the Fake Electors are accusing the Attorney General of partisan law-fare while these MAGA acolytes march in lock-step with Donald Trump and his weap…
Donald Trump is nobody’s prize now. We are his. He makes a fool of us citizens everywhere he travels and everything he says. Putting his foot in his mouth translates to putting that foot in our backside.
Anyone who has raised children knows the following reframes, "Mommy, he’s calling me names”, or “she’s looking at me” and of course the ultimate travesty, “they’ll being mean to me”. Generally, as children get older, these accusations dwindle when they become a mature adult; I would respectf…
Would one of our esteemed liberal LTEers please define what Constitutionally protected freedom of speech entails. Watching the activities at the Delaney Hall in New Jersey does not appear to be peaceful protest. The Governor of NJ, Mikie Sherrill notes that many of the protesters are not loc…
Under Trumps direction the United States is drawing down a significant portion of our Strategic Petroleum Reserves and selling at least half to overseas interests. This while the price of our gasoline is so high that many are suffering trying to pay for it. Are there any words to explain how…
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
An opinion writer argues that Arizona’s limited jurisdiction courts were built for a different era and are increasingly ill-equipped to handle modern issues such as homelessness, addiction and mental illness. The piece calls for new approaches that balance accountability with solutions aimed at reducing repeated court involvement and improving community stability.
An opinion writer examines the lifestyles and political influence of some of America’s wealthiest individuals, arguing that the concentration of wealth and power has reshaped public policy, taxation and democracy. The piece explores questions of civic responsibility, political spending and the role of billionaires in modern society.
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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.
Crooked Tree Golf Course = an embarrassment
Kudos and thanks to Maricopa Judge Dwayne Fox for his order to our legislature to do what the Arizona State Constitution requires. See AZ STAR, June 1.
I have a granddaughter registering for the UA. I was flabbergasted at the cost of four years of college. 18 years ago We put away several thousand in an investment account to fund her college expenses. We ended up with just enough to pay for one year’s tuition. I calculated how much I would …
