Skip to main contentSkip to main content
Arizona Daily Star
74°
  • Sign in
  • Subscribe Now
  • Manage account
  • Logout
    • Manage account
    • e-Newspaper
    • Logout
  • News
    • Sign up for newsletters
    • Local
    • Arizona
    • Business
    • Crime
    • Nation & World
    • Markets & Stocks
    • SaddleBrooke
    • Politics
    • Archives
    • News Tip
  • Arizona Daily Star
    • E-edition
    • E-edition-Tutorial
    • Archives
    • Special Sections
    • Merchandise
    • Circulars
    • Readers' Choice Awards
    • Buyer's Edge
  • Obituaries
    • Share Your Story
    • Recent Obituaries
    • Find an Obituary
  • Opinion
    • Submit a Letter
    • Submit guest opinion
    • Letters to the Editor
    • Opinion & Editorials
    • National Columnists
  • Sports
    • Arizona Wildcats
    • Greg Hansen
    • High Schools
    • Roadrunners
  • Lifestyles
    • Events Calendar
    • Arts & Theatre
    • Food & Cooking
    • Movies & TV
    • Movie Listings
    • Music
    • Comics
    • Games
    • Columns
    • Play
    • Home & Gardening
    • Health
    • Get Healthy
    • Parenting
    • Fashion
    • People
    • Pets
    • Travel
    • Faith
    • Retro Tucson
    • History
    • Travel
    • Outdoors & Rec
    • Community Pages
  • Brand Ave. Studios
  • Join the community
    • News tip
    • Share video
  • Buy & Sell
    • Place an Ad
    • Shop Local
    • Jobs
    • Homes
    • Marketplace
    • I Love A Deal
  • Shopping
  • Customer Service
    • Manage My Account
    • Newsletter Sign-Up
    • Subscribe
    • Contact us
  • Mobile Apps
  • Weather: Live Radar
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Bluesky
  • YouTube
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram
© 2026 Lee Enterprises
Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Arizona Daily Star
News+
Read Today's E-edition
Arizona Daily Star
News+
  • Log In
  • $1 for 3 months
    Subscribe Now
    • Manage account
    • e-Newspaper
    • Logout
  • E-edition
  • News
  • Obituaries
  • Opinion
  • Wildcats
  • Lifestyles
  • Newsletters
  • Comics & Puzzles
  • Buyer's Edge
  • Jobs
  • 74° Clear
  • Editorials
  • Letters to the Editor
  • Columnists
  • Cartoons
  • Submit a letter
  • Submit a guest opinion

Opinion

Mort Rosenblum: Improving our world, one child and one book at a time

Mort Rosenblum: Improving our world, one child and one book at a time

  • Mort Rosenblum Special to the Arizona Daily Star

The question in America is whether enough voters can see the looming dangers and cast ballots in November. And then keep fighting. 

Local opinion: Shut It down? Tucson can lead this May Day

Local opinion: Shut It down? Tucson can lead this May Day

  • Jim Driscoll Special to the Arizona Daily Star

The goal is not just absence. It is presence. A visible, collective refusal to go along with business as usual.

Tucson Speaks Out: April 17

Tucson Speaks Out: April 17

    Dire straits for fossil energy?

    Local opinion: What we lost when we lost Chris Sheafe

    Local opinion: What we lost when we lost Chris Sheafe

    • Howard Weiss Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    Intelligence without kindness is common in business. Kindness without intelligence is pleasant but limited. Chris Sheafe delivered both kindness and intelligence consistently, across decades.

    Local opinion: What is a 'White Christian Nationalist'?

    Local opinion: What is a 'White Christian Nationalist'?

    • John Barringer Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    Many have claimed the mantle of Christianity while ignoring its core concept of love for one’s fellow man.

    Local opinion: Iran, and a President's construct of reality based on lies

    Local opinion: Iran, and a President's construct of reality based on lies

    • Stephen Ford Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    Lies and “conspiracy theories” are fundamental to Donald Trump’s struggle to impose his version of reality. 

    Tucson Speaks Out: April 16

    Tucson Speaks Out: April 16

      The second coming

      Letter: THE SECRET OF BIRTH TOURISM

      Letter: THE SECRET OF BIRTH TOURISM

      • Tom McGorray, Northwest side

      I believe that birth tourism is real.

      Mort Rosenblum: Improving our world, one child and one book at a time

      Mort Rosenblum: Improving our world, one child and one book at a time

      • Mort Rosenblum Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      The question in America is whether enough voters can see the looming dangers and cast ballots in November. And then keep fighting. 

      Local opinion: Shut It down? Tucson can lead this May Day

      Local opinion: Shut It down? Tucson can lead this May Day

      • Jim Driscoll Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      The goal is not just absence. It is presence. A visible, collective refusal to go along with business as usual.

      Trump’s screed against the pope desecrates our Catholic faith | Lynn Schmidt

      Trump’s screed against the pope desecrates our Catholic faith | Lynn Schmidt

        As an American Catholic who has sat in a church pew my entire life, received the Holy Eucharist, marked more than 50 Lents with ashes, and been taught from childhood that the pope is the Vicar of Christ on earth, I never thought I would have to say this: The president of the United States ha…

        Tucson Speaks Out: April 17

        Tucson Speaks Out: April 17

          Dire straits for fossil energy?

          Juries rebel against excessive prosecutions | Abbe Lowell and Steven Salky

          Juries rebel against excessive prosecutions | Abbe Lowell and Steven Salky

            The rule of law in America is facing an unprecedented stress test.

            Ignoring the facts is anarchy with a law degree, not justice | John Fredericks

            Ignoring the facts is anarchy with a law degree, not justice | John Fredericks

              Here they come again.

              Editorial cartoons

              ANOTHER VIEW | Christopher Weyant | Cagle Cartoons

              ANOTHER VIEW | Christopher Weyant | Cagle Cartoons

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

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

              Pope Leo urges peace in visit to Cameroon’s conflict-hit northwest

              Pope Leo urges peace in visit to Cameroon’s conflict-hit northwest

                Pope Leo XIV was in Bamenda in northwest Cameroon, urging peace in a region beset by fighting between separatists and government forces.

                As AI turns classmates into targets, schools and parents play catch-up | Chicago Tribune

                As AI turns classmates into targets, schools and parents play catch-up | Chicago Tribune

                  Every parent should be paying attention to what’s been going on at Lake Zurich High School in Illinois.

                  Florida’s embrace of ICE comes at a cost | Mary Ellen Klas

                  Florida’s embrace of ICE comes at a cost | Mary Ellen Klas

                    Florida is dramatically — but quietly — changing the way immigration enforcement is practiced. The state’s Republican leaders have made it a testing ground for the aggressive immigration enforcement tactics championed by White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller.

                    Local opinion: What we lost when we lost Chris Sheafe

                    Local opinion: What we lost when we lost Chris Sheafe

                      Intelligence without kindness is common in business. Kindness without intelligence is pleasant but limited. Chris Sheafe delivered both kindness and intelligence consistently, across decades.

                      Local opinion: What is a 'White Christian Nationalist'?

                      Local opinion: What is a 'White Christian Nationalist'?

                        Many have claimed the mantle of Christianity while ignoring its core concept of love for one’s fellow man.

                        Local opinion: Iran, and a President's construct of reality based on lies

                        Local opinion: Iran, and a President's construct of reality based on lies

                          Lies and “conspiracy theories” are fundamental to Donald Trump’s struggle to impose his version of reality. 

                          Tucson Speaks Out: April 16

                          Tucson Speaks Out: April 16

                            The second coming

                            Editorials

                            A note to readers

                            A note to readers

                            To our readers:

                            Arizona Daily Star editorial: Julia Benitez, 'la abuela,' must be released

                            Arizona Daily Star editorial: Julia Benitez, 'la abuela,' must be released

                            Arizona Daily Star border reporter Emily Bregel reported last Sunday that our government is in the business of jailing confused grandmothers with no criminal history.

                            Arizona Daily Star Editorial: The Star endorses Propositions 418, 419

                            Arizona Daily Star Editorial: The Star endorses Propositions 418, 419

                            The Arizona Daily Star endorses the passage of Propositions 418 and 419, the RTA Next plan and funding authorization.

                            Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                            Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                            🎧 The hosts examine how personalized feeds amplify conflict, bury progress and leave citizens exhausted and polarized, reinforcing a distorted picture of society that feels broken and perpetually on edge.

                            Columnists

                            Mort Rosenblum: Improving our world, one child and one book at a time

                            Mort Rosenblum: Improving our world, one child and one book at a time

                            The question in America is whether enough voters can see the looming dangers and cast ballots in November. And then keep fighting. 

                            Local opinion: Shut It down? Tucson can lead this May Day

                            Local opinion: Shut It down? Tucson can lead this May Day

                            The goal is not just absence. It is presence. A visible, collective refusal to go along with business as usual.

                            Trump’s screed against the pope desecrates our Catholic faith | Lynn Schmidt

                            Trump’s screed against the pope desecrates our Catholic faith | Lynn Schmidt

                            As an American Catholic who has sat in a church pew my entire life, received the Holy Eucharist, marked more than 50 Lents with ashes, and been taught from childhood that the pope is the Vicar of Christ on earth, I never thought I would have to say this: The president of the United States has no business attacking our Holy Father — and even less depicting himself as Jesus Christ. This is not ...

                            Juries rebel against excessive prosecutions | Abbe Lowell and Steven Salky

                            Juries rebel against excessive prosecutions | Abbe Lowell and Steven Salky

                            The rule of law in America is facing an unprecedented stress test.

                            Recommended For You

                            Local opinion: Shut It down? Tucson can lead this May Day

                            Local opinion: Shut It down? Tucson can lead this May Day

                            Tucson Speaks Out: April 17

                            Tucson Speaks Out: April 17

                            Local opinion: Tucson has faced its current choice before

                            Local opinion: Tucson has faced its current choice before

                            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

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

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

                            Letters to the Editor

                            Letter: THE SECRET OF BIRTH TOURISM

                            Letter: THE SECRET OF BIRTH TOURISM

                            I believe that birth tourism is real.

                            Tucson Speaks Out: April 17

                            Tucson Speaks Out: April 17

                            Dire straits for fossil energy?

                            Tucson Speaks Out: April 16

                            Tucson Speaks Out: April 16

                            The second coming

                            Letter: Legacy media up to their usual antics

                            Letter: Legacy media up to their usual antics

                            Thomas Friedman of the New York Times states that, though important for the US to defeat Iran, he is hoping against victory because it gives Donald Trump a “win.” Meanwhile, media sources state that they were aware of allegations of Eric Swalwell’s abuse of young female staffers but did not …

                            Arizona Daily Star
                            • Facebook
                            • Twitter
                            • Bluesky
                            • YouTube
                            • Instagram
                            • Arizona Daily Star Store
                            • This is Tucson
                            • Saddlebag Notes
                            • Tucson Festival of Books

                            Sites & Partners

                            • E-edition
                            • Classifieds
                            • Events calendar
                            • Careers @ Lee Enterprises
                            • Careers @ Gannett
                            • Online Features
                            • Sponsored Blogs
                            • Get Healthy

                            Services

                            • Advertise with us
                            • Register
                            • Contact us
                            • RSS feeds
                            • Newsletters
                            • Photo reprints
                            • Subscriber services
                            • Subscription FAQ
                            • Licensing
                            • Shopping
                            © Copyright 2026 Arizona Daily Star, PO Box 26887 Tucson, AZ 85726-6887
                            Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Advertising Terms of Use | Do Not Sell My Info | Cookie Preferences
                            Powered by BLOX Content Management System from bloxdigital.com.
                            • Notifications
                            • Settings
                            You don't have any notifications.

                            Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device.

                            Topics

                            News Alerts

                            Breaking News