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Opinion

Local opinion: Democracy isn’t easy

Local opinion: Democracy isn’t easy

  • Carla OHara Special to the Arizona Daily Star

As the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary, this opinion reflects on the nation's immigrant roots, the contributions of Indigenous and enslaved people, and the importance of protecting democracy, civic engagement and equal opportunity for future generations.

Local opinion: Our founding American ideals vs. today's partisan politics

Local opinion: Our founding American ideals vs. today's partisan politics

  • Kevin Volk Special to the Arizona Daily Star

s Americans celebrate Independence Day, this opinion reflects on the nation's founding principles and argues that the ideals of liberty, civic responsibility and unity should matter more than today's partisan divisions.

Tucson Speaks Out: July 4

Tucson Speaks Out: July 4

    Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind

    Local opinion: Let's celebrate America's greatness

    Local opinion: Let's celebrate America's greatness

    • Ronald Eustice Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    As the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary, this opinion urges Americans to celebrate the workers, farmers, teachers, soldiers, immigrants and other everyday people who built the nation — and to look beyond political divisions.

    Local opinion: Why I won't celebrate Independence Day this year

    Local opinion: Why I won't celebrate Independence Day this year

    • Dave Peterson Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    A retired Air Force officer reflects on celebrating the U.S. Bicentennial in 1976—and explains why he won't celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary, arguing the country has lost its way under President Donald Trump.

    Tucson Speaks Out: July 3

    Tucson Speaks Out: July 3

      Public libraries

      Local opinion: Before you fill out your ballot, get to know the person behind my name

      Local opinion: Before you fill out your ballot, get to know the person behind my name

      • Maritza Higuera Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      As Legislative District 21 voters receive their mail ballots, Democratic House candidate Maritza Higuera shares how decades as an educator, nonprofit leader, small business owner and community volunteer shaped her vision for Southern Arizona.

      Letter: 4th of July

      Letter: 4th of July

      • Cynthia Schiesel, East side

      Wishing everyone a happy and safe 4th of July. I am praying that, in remembering the real struggles that brought us to this amazing celebration, we can remember the promises set forth in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution and treat each other with renewed respect and kindne…

      Local opinion: Democracy isn’t easy

      Local opinion: Democracy isn’t easy

      • Carla OHara Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      As the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary, this opinion reflects on the nation's immigrant roots, the contributions of Indigenous and enslaved people, and the importance of protecting democracy, civic engagement and equal opportunity for future generations.

      Local opinion: Our founding American ideals vs. today's partisan politics

      Local opinion: Our founding American ideals vs. today's partisan politics

      • Kevin Volk Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      s Americans celebrate Independence Day, this opinion reflects on the nation's founding principles and argues that the ideals of liberty, civic responsibility and unity should matter more than today's partisan divisions.

      Tucson Speaks Out: July 4

      Tucson Speaks Out: July 4

        Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind

        Detestable tax on tea is illegal and extorted | Boston Gazette and Country Journal

        Detestable tax on tea is illegal and extorted | Boston Gazette and Country Journal

          Anyone receiving, buying, selling product from East India Company will be deemed enemy 

          Letter: Digital Star editing nonexistent

          Letter: Digital Star editing nonexistent

          • Holly P. B. Finstrom, West side

          Here is a paragraph from the Star today, July 3, 2026 under the headline "Arizona vote by mail measure falters". Can someone please explain what it means?

          Local opinion: Let's celebrate America's greatness

          Local opinion: Let's celebrate America's greatness

          • Ronald Eustice Special to the Arizona Daily Star

          As the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary, this opinion urges Americans to celebrate the workers, farmers, teachers, soldiers, immigrants and other everyday people who built the nation — and to look beyond political divisions.

          Editorial cartoons

          ANOTHER VIEW | Harley Schwadron | Cagle Cartoons

          ANOTHER VIEW | Harley Schwadron | Cagle Cartoons

          Don't let affection for the past handcuff the present | Jerry Davich

          Don't let affection for the past handcuff the present | Jerry Davich

            Barney Fife stole a few minutes of my time. Again.

            Local opinion: Why I won't celebrate Independence Day this year

            Local opinion: Why I won't celebrate Independence Day this year

              A retired Air Force officer reflects on celebrating the U.S. Bicentennial in 1976—and explains why he won't celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary, arguing the country has lost its way under President Donald Trump.

              Tucson Speaks Out: July 3

              Tucson Speaks Out: July 3

                Public libraries

                Celebrate 250 years on stilts, racing turtles, painting fence  | Frederic J. Fransen

                Celebrate 250 years on stilts, racing turtles, painting fence | Frederic J. Fransen

                  "It was to be a party of special magnificence!" — JRR Tolkien

                  Democrats and Republicans actually agree on a lot | Steven Kull

                  Democrats and Republicans actually agree on a lot | Steven Kull

                    If you spend enough time watching cable news, scrolling social media or listening to political consultants, you could be forgiven for believing Americans agree on almost nothing. Every debate seems to reinforce the same message: The country is hopelessly polarized along partisan lines.

                    Gary Varvel for Jul 03, 2026

                    Gary Varvel for Jul 03, 2026

                      Letter: 250th Anniversary

                      Letter: 250th Anniversary

                        Happy birthday, America! I pray the USA will soon reject current manosphere values and bro culture. I am aware history is replete with depravity, mostly due to male leadership, but this last decade's decadence is intolerable. Harvey Weinstein, Jeffrey Epstein, Bill O'Reilly, Bill Cosby, Bill…

                        Editorials

                        A note to readers

                        A note to readers

                        To our readers:

                        Local opinion: What leaders like John McCain understood about the truth

                        Local opinion: What leaders like John McCain understood about the truth

                        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.

                        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.

                        Columnists

                        Local opinion: Democracy isn’t easy

                        Local opinion: Democracy isn’t easy

                        As the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary, this opinion reflects on the nation's immigrant roots, the contributions of Indigenous and enslaved people, and the importance of protecting democracy, civic engagement and equal opportunity for future generations.

                        Local opinion: Our founding American ideals vs. today's partisan politics

                        Local opinion: Our founding American ideals vs. today's partisan politics

                        s Americans celebrate Independence Day, this opinion reflects on the nation's founding principles and argues that the ideals of liberty, civic responsibility and unity should matter more than today's partisan divisions.

                        Detestable tax on tea is illegal and extorted | Boston Gazette and Country Journal

                        Detestable tax on tea is illegal and extorted | Boston Gazette and Country Journal

                        Anyone receiving, buying, selling product from East India Company will be deemed enemy 

                        Local opinion: Let's celebrate America's greatness

                        Local opinion: Let's celebrate America's greatness

                        As the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary, this opinion urges Americans to celebrate the workers, farmers, teachers, soldiers, immigrants and other everyday people who built the nation — and to look beyond political divisions.

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                        Letters to the Editor

                        Letter: 4th of July

                        Letter: 4th of July

                        Wishing everyone a happy and safe 4th of July. I am praying that, in remembering the real struggles that brought us to this amazing celebration, we can remember the promises set forth in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution and treat each other with renewed respect and kindne…

                        Tucson Speaks Out: July 4

                        Tucson Speaks Out: July 4

                        Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind

                        Letter: Digital Star editing nonexistent

                        Letter: Digital Star editing nonexistent

                        Here is a paragraph from the Star today, July 3, 2026 under the headline "Arizona vote by mail measure falters". Can someone please explain what it means?

                        Tucson Speaks Out: July 3

                        Tucson Speaks Out: July 3

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