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Tucson Speaks Out: May 12

Tucson Speaks Out: May 12

    Bicyclists beware

    National opinion: Climate change reshapes rivers, routines and identity

    National opinion: Climate change reshapes rivers, routines and identity

    • Auden Schendler Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    A Colorado kayaker reflects on how climate change is reshaping rivers — and the traditions and friendships tied to them.

    Local opinion: Why mental health education in schools cannot be repealed

    Local opinion: Why mental health education in schools cannot be repealed

    • Annie Laguer, Monsi Barrios, Kassandra Sandoval and Rachel Figueroa Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    Public health students at the University of Arizona are urging lawmakers to reject a bill that would end mental health education in schools, warning it could worsen an already growing youth mental health crisis and limit access to critical support.

    Tucson Speaks Out: May 11

    Tucson Speaks Out: May 11

      Fool me once ...

      Local opinion: Trump’s grip on GOP tested in Indiana primaries

      Local opinion: Trump’s grip on GOP tested in Indiana primaries

      • Ronald F Eustice Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      An opinion writer says recent Indiana primaries highlight former President Donald Trump’s growing influence over Republican politics, after several GOP lawmakers who opposed him lost their races. The piece argues the results reflect deepening party divisions and raise broader concerns about …

      Local opinion: 2026 midterms hit different as trust, truth collide

      Local opinion: 2026 midterms hit different as trust, truth collide

      • Kelley Benson Special the the Arizona Daily Star

      The 2026 midterms aren’t just about seats — they’re about trust, truth and what voters believe in a nonstop political information war.

      Terry Bracy: Trump’s 'village' threatens democracy

      Terry Bracy: Trump’s 'village' threatens democracy

      • Terry Bracy Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      An opinion writer argues that the Trump administration’s policies — from foreign conflicts to domestic agency decisions — are weakening democratic institutions and prioritizing political and corporate interests. The piece calls for accountability and warns of long-term impacts on government …

      Letter: A salute toMarion Donaldson and F O Holaway Elementary Schools in the Amphitheater Public School District

      Letter: A salute toMarion Donaldson and F O Holaway Elementary Schools in the Amphitheater Public School District

      • james paterson, Northwest side

      A sad time from my perspective for Amphitheater School District, which impacts former and present students, teachers, teacher aids, office staff, cafeteria workers, administrators, and bus drivers. Donaldson and Holaway, are two elementary schools closing in the Amphitheater School District.…

      Letter: YA's asteroid mission "dead in space"?

      Letter: YA's asteroid mission "dead in space"?

      • Suzanne Ferguson, East side

      Successful societies, historically, have been those that mastered new technologies—the cross-bow, armor, the rifle, the telegraph, the airplane, and in its time, the battleship. But, ridiculously vulnerable to armed drones and rockets, battleships, even with advanced weapons systems, are now…

      Letter: Cheating and lying

      Letter: Cheating and lying

      • David E LEON, Vail

      Tennessee Racists are over joyed !! They love the change taking away black votes, brown votes then women votes!! All on lies!! George Orwell said it best, ". The further a society drifts from the truth ,the more it will hate those that speak it "

      Letter: Vote local

      Letter: Vote local

      • Sally Mayersohn, Northwest side

      Why do we vote? Because our vote is the language of democracy. By voting, we can express our needs and how we want to be governed.

      Letter: Tucson traffic

      Letter: Tucson traffic

      • David Germain, East side

      Great article May 9 on Tucson traffic. One item was missed. The it is great the city has begun work on AI assists for traffic management. It would be nice to rein in the arbitraty traffic congestion for non-road construction. It seems that various contractors block off lanes for work (likely…

      Letter: Bicyclists beware

      Letter: Bicyclists beware

      • linda smalley, Midtown

      I just witnessed a terrible bicycle encounter at University and Euclid. An older man on a bicycle, after the light turned green, was crossing the street and a car sped through the stop light and hit him without slowing down or swerving.The car kept going without stopping to assist the man la…

      Tucson Speaks Out: May 12

      Tucson Speaks Out: May 12

        Bicyclists beware

        Editorial cartoons

        ANOTHER VIEW | Jonathan Brown | Cagle Cartoons

        ANOTHER VIEW | Jonathan Brown | Cagle Cartoons

        ANOTHER VIEW | Rick McKee | Cagle Cartoons

        ANOTHER VIEW | Rick McKee | Cagle Cartoons

        National opinion: Climate change reshapes rivers, routines and identity

        National opinion: Climate change reshapes rivers, routines and identity

          A Colorado kayaker reflects on how climate change is reshaping rivers — and the traditions and friendships tied to them.

          Gary Varvel for May 12, 2026

          Gary Varvel for May 12, 2026

            Letter: The deficit

            Letter: The deficit

              Regarding Mr Will's commentary on Sen Paul's efforts to do something about the national deficit: They are absolutely correct in that something needs to be done before a calamity happens. With Sen Paul's solution I fear balancing the budget will come on the backs of the poor. Not to mention h…

              Letter: Charlie Kirk Way

              Letter: Charlie Kirk Way

                In an earlier letter I wrote that Cesar Chavez be remembered for his historical accomplishments and not his foibles suggesting retaining signs and monuments in his honor. While Cesar was born in Yuma his achievements were in California and I also boycotted lettuce back then.

                Letter: Trump is not old!

                Letter: Trump is not old!

                  Trump is one cheeseburger away from the after life.

                  Letter: Blindness abounds with mayor, council

                  Letter: Blindness abounds with mayor, council

                    " 'Blindness abounds' with mayor, council. The Mayor and City Council need to open their collective eyes to see the effect of their policies playing out in the streets and neighborhoods within city limits." The writer needs to share his solutions to the problem found in Las Vegas, the money …

                    Letter: Military genius?

                    Letter: Military genius?

                      On May 5 Trump ordered the start of Project Freedom, which was to have US military ships guide oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. He called this the “greatest military move in history.” He is putting his order on par with Hannibal crossing the Alps, Washington crossing the Delaware, D…

                      Editorials

                      A note to readers

                      A note to readers

                      To our readers:

                      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.

                      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.

                      Columnists

                      National opinion: Climate change reshapes rivers, routines and identity

                      National opinion: Climate change reshapes rivers, routines and identity

                      A Colorado kayaker reflects on how climate change is reshaping rivers — and the traditions and friendships tied to them.

                      At 250, America needs civic parenting, not just civics classes | Julie Silverbrook

                      At 250, America needs civic parenting, not just civics classes | Julie Silverbrook

                      From the founding, Americans understood that a republic depends on the character and judgment of its citizens. In the years after the Revolution, that insight took shape in what later came to be called “republican motherhood,” the belief that the success of the new nation required raising children with the virtue, knowledge and discipline necessary for citizenship.

                      Data centers aren’t the enemy — They’re the future | Bloomberg News

                      Data centers aren’t the enemy — They’re the future | Bloomberg News

                      For a bunch of unremarkable warehouses, they’re generating a lot of controversy. Data centers — low-slung facilities that house the server racks and energy systems that underpin the digital economy — have become a heated issue on the campaign trail.

                      Local opinion: Why mental health education in schools cannot be repealed

                      Local opinion: Why mental health education in schools cannot be repealed

                      Public health students at the University of Arizona are urging lawmakers to reject a bill that would end mental health education in schools, warning it could worsen an already growing youth mental health crisis and limit access to critical support.

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                      Tucson Speaks Out: May 12

                      Tucson Speaks Out: May 12

                      Letter: Charlie Kirk Way

                      Letter: Charlie Kirk Way

                      Letter: Blindness abounds with mayor, council

                      Letter: Blindness abounds with mayor, council

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                      Letters to the Editor

                      Letter: A salute toMarion Donaldson and F O Holaway Elementary Schools in the Amphitheater Public School District

                      Letter: A salute toMarion Donaldson and F O Holaway Elementary Schools in the Amphitheater Public School District

                      A sad time from my perspective for Amphitheater School District, which impacts former and present students, teachers, teacher aids, office staff, cafeteria workers, administrators, and bus drivers. Donaldson and Holaway, are two elementary schools closing in the Amphitheater School District.…

                      Letter: YA's asteroid mission "dead in space"?

                      Letter: YA's asteroid mission "dead in space"?

                      Successful societies, historically, have been those that mastered new technologies—the cross-bow, armor, the rifle, the telegraph, the airplane, and in its time, the battleship. But, ridiculously vulnerable to armed drones and rockets, battleships, even with advanced weapons systems, are now…

                      Letter: Cheating and lying

                      Letter: Cheating and lying

                      Tennessee Racists are over joyed !! They love the change taking away black votes, brown votes then women votes!! All on lies!! George Orwell said it best, ". The further a society drifts from the truth ,the more it will hate those that speak it "

                      Letter: Vote local

                      Letter: Vote local

                      Why do we vote? Because our vote is the language of democracy. By voting, we can express our needs and how we want to be governed.

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