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Opinion

Local opinion: Ciscomani, insanity and the costs of war

Local opinion: Ciscomani, insanity and the costs of war

  • Doug Pickrell Special to the Arizona Daily Star

An opinion writer argues Rep. Juan Ciscomani was wrong to support President Donald Trump's Iran policy, comparing it to the Iraq War and urging Congress to cut off funding for the conflict rather than continue U.S. involvement.

Tucson Speaks Out: July 21

Tucson Speaks Out: July 21

    Mistreatment of Fitzsimmons' work

    Tucson Speaks Out: July 20

    Tucson Speaks Out: July 20

      Midterm elections?

      Arizona opinion: New border wall in Arizona would steal Tohono O'odham land

      Arizona opinion: New border wall in Arizona would steal Tohono O'odham land

      • John R. Welch For the Arizona Republic

      The Tohono O'odham Nation is suing to block a proposed 62-mile border wall in southern Arizona, arguing it would unlawfully cross reservation land and damage sacred cultural sites.

      Local opinion: The road to housing is more than a new law. It is a new opportunity for Arizona.

      Local opinion: The road to housing is more than a new law. It is a new opportunity for Arizona.

      • Betty Villegas Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      A longtime Arizona housing leader argues the new 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act gives the state a chance to expand affordable housing, modernize outdated policies and invest in infrastructure. The opinion says solving the housing crisis will require collaboration, innovation and accountability.

      Terry Bracy: The return of the Red Scare

      Terry Bracy: The return of the Red Scare

      • Terry Bracy Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      Drawing parallels to McCarthyism, this opinion argues President Donald Trump is reviving Red Scare-style political tactics by labeling opponents as communists. The author says the strategy distracts from policy failures and deepens political division ahead of the next election.

      Local opinion: Lets prepare for lower Colorado River deliveries

      Local opinion: Lets prepare for lower Colorado River deliveries

      • Sharon Megdal and David Wegner Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      As Colorado River negotiations remain unsettled, this opinion urges Arizona leaders and residents to prepare for future water shortages through conservation, reuse, infrastructure investments and greater public engagement on the state's long-term water future.

      Letter: The lies continue

      Letter: The lies continue

      • Don Ries, Southeast side

      Trump lied throughout his address on Thursday night. Some examples: The US was never Dead. When Trump took over in January of 2025 the US economy was the best in the world according to “The Wall Street Journal” and “The Economist”. Inflation was lower than in most of Trump’s second term, emp…

      Letter: politics

      Letter: politics

      • Richard Kimball, Midtown

      LINDSEY GRAHAM DIED IN 2018

      Letter: A REAL CONUNDRUM

      Letter: A REAL CONUNDRUM

      • Loyal M Johnson Jr, Oro Valley

      The Democratic Socialists of American plans a platform update calling for eliminating the Senate and replacing the President and Supreme Court with an executive and judiciary chosen by Congress. Interestingly, any Democratic Socialist who is elected as a Senator or Representative must take a…

      Letter: Mount Trumpmore

      Letter: Mount Trumpmore

      • Richard Govern, Foothills

      While Mr. Fredericks makes some interesting observations on how #47 has transformed the Republican Party and has redefined American politics, I do not think a lying misogynistic narcissistic racist with no moral compass belongs up there.

      Local opinion: Ciscomani, insanity and the costs of war

      Local opinion: Ciscomani, insanity and the costs of war

      • Doug Pickrell Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      An opinion writer argues Rep. Juan Ciscomani was wrong to support President Donald Trump's Iran policy, comparing it to the Iraq War and urging Congress to cut off funding for the conflict rather than continue U.S. involvement.

      Tucson Speaks Out: July 21

      Tucson Speaks Out: July 21

        Mistreatment of Fitzsimmons' work

        Gary Varvel for Jul 21, 2026

        Gary Varvel for Jul 21, 2026

          Editorial cartoons

          ANOTHER VIEW | Dave Granlund | Cagle Cartoons

          ANOTHER VIEW | Dave Granlund | Cagle Cartoons

          ANOTHER VIEW | Monte Wolverton | Cagle Cartoons

          ANOTHER VIEW | Monte Wolverton | Cagle Cartoons

          7 political cartoons resume attacks in war with Iran

          7 political cartoons resume attacks in war with Iran

            Political cartoonists from across the country react to renewed fighting in Iran.

            Letter: Elections

            Letter: Elections

              For almost 10 years I volunteered working the Pima County polls. I am very familiar with the process and can attest to the legitimacy, honesty and high-quality of how our county has run its elections. The only time I ever remember anyone questioning our election integrity was when Trump star…

              Letter: Address to the nation

              Letter: Address to the nation

                Last night i watched Trump's address to the nation online. It started with his usual story of how great this country is doing, how great he is, etc. Then he got into the 2020 "stolen" election, with his opinions on rampant voter fraud, hacking by foreign governments, thousands of illegal imm…

                Letter: Reliable, affordable energy

                Letter: Reliable, affordable energy

                  ACC Commissioner Marquez Peterson discussed reliable and affordable energy but provided no information regarding either. Texas demonstrates that renewable energy (33% of the total) is very reliable. Burning fossil fuels costs more than solar or wind. The current costs in cents per kWh are: s…

                  Letter: Sharon Bronson, An Embarrassment

                  Letter: Sharon Bronson, An Embarrassment

                    Sharon Bronson served on the Pima County Board of Supervisors for way too long. And now as a retired mediocre politician, she forgets every Pima County Democrat who helped put her and remain in office and throws her support for Trump’s yes guy, CD 6 incumbent Ciscomaga. Fortunately, Bronson’…

                    Letter: No Sense of Decency

                    Letter: No Sense of Decency

                      Having worked 15 years in farm labor organizing during my life, I’ve paid attention to the news of the cyclosporiasis epidemic and its sources in fresh produce. Part of that work was in the Yuma/San Luis area where I sometimes differed with the conservative Western Growers Association (WGA) …

                      Letter: A Vote for Working Families

                      Letter: A Vote for Working Families

                        Just over one year ago, my congressman, Juan Ciscomani, voted for legislation that cut AHCCCS and SNAP, restricting access to healthcare and food assistance for thousands of Arizona families. Hospitals across Arizona are struggling and closing, and hundreds of thousands of Arizonans have los…

                        Editorials

                        A note to readers

                        A note to readers

                        To our readers:

                        Local opinion: A subscriber’s hope for the Arizona Daily Star

                        Local opinion: A subscriber’s hope for the Arizona Daily Star

                        I read with genuine interest the Arizona Daily Star’s recent story about David Hoffmann’s investment in Lee Enterprises and his vision for local newspapers.

                        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.

                        Columnists

                        Local opinion: Ciscomani, insanity and the costs of war

                        Local opinion: Ciscomani, insanity and the costs of war

                        An opinion writer argues Rep. Juan Ciscomani was wrong to support President Donald Trump's Iran policy, comparing it to the Iraq War and urging Congress to cut off funding for the conflict rather than continue U.S. involvement.

                        Abolishing the Education Department only works in theory | Bloomberg News

                        Abolishing the Education Department only works in theory | Bloomberg News

                        Republicans have wanted to abolish the Department of Education since it was established in 1979. Under Secretary Linda McMahon, they’ve come closer than ever to achieving this goal. They may come to regret it.

                        The Pentagon wants to withhold more information | Las Vegas Review-Journal

                        The Pentagon wants to withhold more information | Las Vegas Review-Journal

                        The Pentagon has a well-deserved reputation for erring on the side of secrecy when classifying documents. Now it wants even more power to hide information from the American taxpayer.

                        Houses are no longer the best place for your money | Allison Schrager

                        Houses are no longer the best place for your money | Allison Schrager

                        The median house price in Nantucket, Massachusetts, is nearly $4 million. It was just $500,000 in 1995. This sounds like a stunning increase in one of the hottest and least accessible real estate markets in the country. What’s even more stunning is the stock market: If you invested $500,000 in the S&P 500 Index in 1995, you’d have more than $8.2 million today, even more if you reinvested the dividends you earned.

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                        Tucson Speaks Out: July 21

                        Tucson Speaks Out: July 21

                        Local opinion: Lets prepare for lower Colorado River deliveries

                        Local opinion: Lets prepare for lower Colorado River deliveries

                        Local opinion: The road to housing is more than a new law. It is a new opportunity for Arizona.

                        Local opinion: The road to housing is more than a new law. It is a new opportunity for Arizona.

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                        Your utility bill is telling you something: what rising costs reveal about your HVAC system

                        Your utility bill is telling you something: what rising costs reveal about your HVAC system

                        Affiliate content. Learn what to do about rising energy costs from your HVAC system. 

                        What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                        What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

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                        Humidity: The Midwest's Hidden Comfort and Health Problem

                        Humidity: The Midwest's Hidden Comfort and Health Problem

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                        Basement HVAC: The Common Midwest Home Problem Hiding Below Your Feet

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                        Letters to the Editor

                        Letter: The lies continue

                        Letter: The lies continue

                        Trump lied throughout his address on Thursday night. Some examples: The US was never Dead. When Trump took over in January of 2025 the US economy was the best in the world according to “The Wall Street Journal” and “The Economist”. Inflation was lower than in most of Trump’s second term, emp…

                        Letter: politics

                        Letter: politics

                        LINDSEY GRAHAM DIED IN 2018

                        Letter: A REAL CONUNDRUM

                        Letter: A REAL CONUNDRUM

                        The Democratic Socialists of American plans a platform update calling for eliminating the Senate and replacing the President and Supreme Court with an executive and judiciary chosen by Congress. Interestingly, any Democratic Socialist who is elected as a Senator or Representative must take a…

                        Letter: Mount Trumpmore

                        Letter: Mount Trumpmore

                        While Mr. Fredericks makes some interesting observations on how #47 has transformed the Republican Party and has redefined American politics, I do not think a lying misogynistic narcissistic racist with no moral compass belongs up there.

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