19x votes versus 3x votes
- 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 …
- 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…
- 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…
- 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.
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…
- 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 …
- Dave Locey, Foothills
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…
- Philip Reinecker, East side
During the morning news I read that the US had fired at Iranian missile sites and small boats. The actual damage done or loss of life was not reported. During the same broadcast some prognosticator wondered aloud whether these acts of aggression would affect the cease fire. Am I nuts or are …
- Loyal M Johnson Jr, Oro Valley
The international committee producing the official United Nations climate scenarios has just determined that RCP 8.5, the study claiming that climate change would ultimately destroy the planet as we know it, WAS IMPLAUSABLE. For 15 years, we all got suckered with predictions of disappearing …
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Poor Mike Johnson. I ALMOST feel sorry for him. His home state. Louisiana, has been described as "half under water. the other half under indictment '. The under water half is growing due to the climate driven rise in sea level. McIlhenny Company (Tabasco Sauce) made a substantial investment …
I get that the worst possible thing that could happen to Detroit's automobile industry is for the U.S. market to open to cheap Chinese imports.
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 investment in local media and creative communities.
Mosque killings highlight struggle to find purpose beyond anger and attention
Today, Norway is richer than the United States in per-capita wealth thanks to its discovery of oil and gas in the Norwegian controlled Continental Shelf. Norway manages their oil and gas by acting as owner through a national energy company and transferring profits into a sovereign wealth fun…
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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.
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.
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…
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.
I get that the worst possible thing that could happen to Detroit's automobile industry is for the U.S. market to open to cheap Chinese imports.
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 investment in local media and creative communities.
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19x votes versus 3x votes
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…
Dear Editor,
During the morning news I read that the US had fired at Iranian missile sites and small boats. The actual damage done or loss of life was not reported. During the same broadcast some prognosticator wondered aloud whether these acts of aggression would affect the cease fire. Am I nuts or are …