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Opinion: I spent two years living in an ancient tree to save it. Now history is repeating itself in Arizona — and Mexico

Opinion: I spent two years living in an ancient tree to save it. Now history is repeating itself in Arizona — and Mexico

  • Julia Butterfly Hill Special to the Arizona Daily Star

The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

Tucson Speaks Out: September 6

Tucson Speaks Out: September 6

    When ‘All Arizonans’ has to mean all of us

    Opinion: Arizona can’t afford a decline in travel and tourism

    Opinion: Arizona can’t afford a decline in travel and tourism

    • Jan Brewer Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

    Local opinion: Trump’s Iran war raises the risk of a nuclear catastrophe

    Local opinion: Trump’s Iran war raises the risk of a nuclear catastrophe

    • Terry Bracy Special to the Arizona Daily Star

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    Local opinion: Arizona voters deserved a say on ESA voucher guardrails

    Local opinion: Arizona voters deserved a say on ESA voucher guardrails

    • Heather Mace Special to the Arizona Daily Star

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    Opinion: Arizona needs billions for water. Here's how to pay for it

    Opinion: Arizona needs billions for water. Here's how to pay for it

    • Josh Heywood and Stephen Richer For The Arizona Republic

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    Tucson Speaks Out: September 5

    Tucson Speaks Out: September 5

      Save our national parks

      Letter: The Don's dollar

      Letter: The Don's dollar

      • Gary Haslett, SaddleBrooke

      There are federal laws prohibiting a living president’s likeness from being on a coin. However, Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, apparently ignored or circumvented the laws, norms, traditions and precedent, to order (who really made that order Scott?) Trump’s likeness to be on a dollar coi…

      Opinion: I spent two years living in an ancient tree to save it. Now history is repeating itself in Arizona — and Mexico

      Opinion: I spent two years living in an ancient tree to save it. Now history is repeating itself in Arizona — and Mexico

      • Julia Butterfly Hill Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

      Tucson Speaks Out: September 6

      Tucson Speaks Out: September 6

        When ‘All Arizonans’ has to mean all of us

        Opinion: Arizona can’t afford a decline in travel and tourism

        Opinion: Arizona can’t afford a decline in travel and tourism

        • Jan Brewer Special to the Arizona Daily Star

        The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

        Local opinion: Trump’s Iran war raises the risk of a nuclear catastrophe

        Local opinion: Trump’s Iran war raises the risk of a nuclear catastrophe

        • Terry Bracy Special to the Arizona Daily Star

        The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

        Local opinion: Arizona voters deserved a say on ESA voucher guardrails

        Local opinion: Arizona voters deserved a say on ESA voucher guardrails

        • Heather Mace Special to the Arizona Daily Star

        The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

        David Hoffmann: Local news can bring communities together

        David Hoffmann: Local news can bring communities together

          Hello, I’m David Hoffmann. Like many of you, I’ve been thinking a lot about our country, our communities and how we find our way back to one another.

          Editorial cartoons

          ANOTHER VIEW | Bob Englehart | Cagle Cartoons

          ANOTHER VIEW | Bob Englehart | Cagle Cartoons

          ANOTHER VIEW | Pat Bagley | Cagle Cartoons

          ANOTHER VIEW | Pat Bagley | Cagle Cartoons

          Gary Varvel for Sep 06, 2026

          Gary Varvel for Sep 06, 2026

            Letter: Voter turnout

            Letter: Voter turnout

              Voting is a Constitutional right and a civic duty. Sadly, voter turnout is generally underwhelming. In 2024, only 57.6% of eligible voters turned out in Arizona (versus 60.3% in 2020). Midterm elections have lower voter turnout than Presidential election. Citizens under 30 years old have the…

              Letter: Voting

              Letter: Voting

                The MAGA cult and their leader are working hard to suppress participation in the midterm elections this November. What are they afraid of?

                Letter: Trump's Slush Fund

                Letter: Trump's Slush Fund

                  The National Institute of Health is a very important federal agency primarily responsible for conducting and funding public health and biomedical research. It funds dozens of institutes like the National Cancer institute, Infectious Diseases, Alzheimer’s, and Autism just to name a few.

                  Letter: HATE DATA CENTERS

                  Letter: HATE DATA CENTERS

                    With hatred of data centers, here is some interesting information. Loudoun Country, Virginia is the data center capital of the nation with more that 250 data centers. Those data centers are expected to generate 1.3 billion dollars per year, reducing property taxes in that country by 40%, mor…

                    Opinion: Arizona needs billions for water. Here's how to pay for it

                    Opinion: Arizona needs billions for water. Here's how to pay for it

                      The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

                      Tucson Speaks Out: September 5

                      Tucson Speaks Out: September 5

                        Save our national parks

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                        A note to readers

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                        Join Tucson’s conversation through the Star’s opinion pages

                        Join Tucson’s conversation through the Star’s opinion pages

                        The Arizona Daily Star’s opinion section aims to foster healthy engagement and debate on the best paths forward for Tucson. Here’s how you can be a part of it.

                        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.

                        Columnists

                        Opinion: I spent two years living in an ancient tree to save it. Now history is repeating itself in Arizona — and Mexico

                        Opinion: I spent two years living in an ancient tree to save it. Now history is repeating itself in Arizona — and Mexico

                        The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

                        Opinion: Arizona can’t afford a decline in travel and tourism

                        Opinion: Arizona can’t afford a decline in travel and tourism

                        The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

                        Local opinion: Trump’s Iran war raises the risk of a nuclear catastrophe

                        Local opinion: Trump’s Iran war raises the risk of a nuclear catastrophe

                        The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

                        Local opinion: Arizona voters deserved a say on ESA voucher guardrails

                        Local opinion: Arizona voters deserved a say on ESA voucher guardrails

                        The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

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                        Opinion: I spent two years living in an ancient tree to save it. Now history is repeating itself in Arizona — and Mexico

                        Opinion: I spent two years living in an ancient tree to save it. Now history is repeating itself in Arizona — and Mexico

                        Local opinion: Arizona voters deserved a say on ESA voucher guardrails

                        Local opinion: Arizona voters deserved a say on ESA voucher guardrails

                        Tucson Speaks Out: September 6

                        Tucson Speaks Out: September 6

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                        What Really Happens When You Call for Emergency HVAC Help at 2 AM

                        Affiliate content. Learn what to do if you need an emergency HVAC repair. 

                        Buying or Selling a Midwest Home? What the HVAC System Is Really Worth at Closing

                        Buying or Selling a Midwest Home? What the HVAC System Is Really Worth at Closing

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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

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                        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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                        Letters to the Editor

                        Letter: The Don's dollar

                        Letter: The Don's dollar

                        There are federal laws prohibiting a living president’s likeness from being on a coin. However, Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, apparently ignored or circumvented the laws, norms, traditions and precedent, to order (who really made that order Scott?) Trump’s likeness to be on a dollar coi…

                        Tucson Speaks Out: September 6

                        Tucson Speaks Out: September 6

                        When ‘All Arizonans’ has to mean all of us

                        Letter: Voter turnout

                        Letter: Voter turnout

                        Voting is a Constitutional right and a civic duty. Sadly, voter turnout is generally underwhelming. In 2024, only 57.6% of eligible voters turned out in Arizona (versus 60.3% in 2020). Midterm elections have lower voter turnout than Presidential election. Citizens under 30 years old have the…

                        Letter: Voting

                        Letter: Voting

                        The MAGA cult and their leader are working hard to suppress participation in the midterm elections this November. What are they afraid of?

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