A long-awaited Tucson transportation project is finally becoming reality. After more than four decades of planning, delays and construction, Sunset Links Road is opening to traffic, creating a new connection between River Road, Interstate 10 and the Tucson Mountains Foothills while paving th…
As several major U.S. orchestras search for new conductors, an opinion writer points to Tucson’s musical history as an example of how resident conductors can strengthen community ties. The piece highlights the legacy of Frederic Balazs, whose work with the Tucson Symphony helped create youth…
An opinion writer says Pride Month comes at a critical time for Southern Arizona’s LGBTQ+ community as organizations face funding uncertainty and rising demand for services. The piece highlights the role of SAAF in providing housing, healthcare, HIV prevention and youth support, while urging…
An opinion writer criticizes Arizona’s push to attract large-scale data centers, arguing that AI-driven development raises concerns about water use, energy demand, public transparency and community impacts. The piece also challenges claims made by supporters of data center expansion and call…
An Arizona outdoorsman and military veteran is urging elected leaders to protect federal public lands from privatization and sale. The opinion piece argues that public lands support outdoor recreation, hunting, local economies and access for future generations, while warning that once public…
The president of the Living Desert Alliance is urging Pima Community College to reconsider the elimination of its Office of Sustainability and Climate Action & Sustainability Plan. The opinion piece raises concerns about transparency, student impact and the future of sustainability initi…
A long-awaited Tucson transportation project is finally becoming reality. After more than four decades of planning, delays and construction, Sunset Links Road is opening to traffic, creating a new connection between River Road, Interstate 10 and the Tucson Mountains Foothills while paving th…
As several major U.S. orchestras search for new conductors, an opinion writer points to Tucson’s musical history as an example of how resident conductors can strengthen community ties. The piece highlights the legacy of Frederic Balazs, whose work with the Tucson Symphony helped create youth…
The Arizona Legislature passes many birdbrained bills, but the one promoting small nuclear plants takes the cake. Nukes require huge amounts of water to cool them. Do we have any water to spare? Nukes often pollute the groundwater with deadly radioactivity. The now-closed plant in Vermont le…
Efforts to sell off or privatize our public land seem to be coming at us from all sides lately. As a passionate fly fisherman and member of Trout Unlimited, I’ve fought back against each one and worked hard to keep my community informed. That’s why I applaud Representative Ciscomani (R-AZ) f…
I know! It's like beating a dead horse but I think that it is funny (ironic) that anything that goes against his perceptions is "fake news" or rigged, but on the other hand, if it's something that he agrees with or satisfies his ideas, well not a peep about impropriety. This is only my opini…
Why are Christian Nationalists so concerned with what happens in other people's bedrooms? They don't seem concerned with the mistreatment of other people or the removal of food from hungry children or the blatant verbal attacks on anyone who disagrees or the removal of historical documents a…
During the Biden Administration, 450,000 underage children were allowed into the country with little or no vetting of the sponsors. The same Administration lost track of those children, obviously showing no concern for those underage children or their fate. Can there be any worse, more heino…
The private sector is cutting parental leave benefits. The U.S. fertility rate is at sub-replacement levels. Republicans in Congress seem rudderless in the face of affordability concerns.
An opinion writer says Pride Month comes at a critical time for Southern Arizona’s LGBTQ+ community as organizations face funding uncertainty and rising demand for services. The piece highlights the role of SAAF in providing housing, healthcare, HIV prevention and youth support, while urging community members to stay engaged through advocacy, volunteering and donations.
A quarter-century after helping launch a servant leadership program, Richard Kyte reflects on why leaders who build trust, engagement and strong workplace cultures matter more than ever.
Obnoxious redistricting war must end
An opinion writer criticizes Arizona’s push to attract large-scale data centers, arguing that AI-driven development raises concerns about water use, energy demand, public transparency and community impacts. The piece also challenges claims made by supporters of data center expansion and calls for greater public scrutiny of future projects.
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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.
A long-awaited Tucson transportation project is finally becoming reality. After more than four decades of planning, delays and construction, Sunset Links Road is opening to traffic, creating a new connection between River Road, Interstate 10 and the Tucson Mountains Foothills while paving the way for future development in the area.
As several major U.S. orchestras search for new conductors, an opinion writer points to Tucson’s musical history as an example of how resident conductors can strengthen community ties. The piece highlights the legacy of Frederic Balazs, whose work with the Tucson Symphony helped create youth programs, choral groups and lasting connections through music.
The private sector is cutting parental leave benefits. The U.S. fertility rate is at sub-replacement levels. Republicans in Congress seem rudderless in the face of affordability concerns.
An opinion writer says Pride Month comes at a critical time for Southern Arizona’s LGBTQ+ community as organizations face funding uncertainty and rising demand for services. The piece highlights the role of SAAF in providing housing, healthcare, HIV prevention and youth support, while urging community members to stay engaged through advocacy, volunteering and donations.
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The Arizona Legislature passes many birdbrained bills, but the one promoting small nuclear plants takes the cake. Nukes require huge amounts of water to cool them. Do we have any water to spare? Nukes often pollute the groundwater with deadly radioactivity. The now-closed plant in Vermont le…
Efforts to sell off or privatize our public land seem to be coming at us from all sides lately. As a passionate fly fisherman and member of Trout Unlimited, I’ve fought back against each one and worked hard to keep my community informed. That’s why I applaud Representative Ciscomani (R-AZ) f…
I know! It's like beating a dead horse but I think that it is funny (ironic) that anything that goes against his perceptions is "fake news" or rigged, but on the other hand, if it's something that he agrees with or satisfies his ideas, well not a peep about impropriety. This is only my opini…
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