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Tucson Speaks Out: July 28

Tucson Speaks Out: July 28

    ASDB issue

    Local opinion: Reducing gun violence in Tucson

    Local opinion: Reducing gun violence in Tucson

    • Mike Humphrey Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

    Local opinion: Where have all the Democrats gone?

    Local opinion: Where have all the Democrats gone?

    • Ronald Eustice Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

    Tucson Speaks Out: July 27

    Tucson Speaks Out: July 27

      Downtown living is great

      Local opinion: The real heroes are the first responders who deserve our highest praise

      Local opinion: The real heroes are the first responders who deserve our highest praise

      • Mike Storie and Natasha Wrae Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

      Local opinion: Veterans bill would benefit Tucson and Southern Arizona

      Local opinion: Veterans bill would benefit Tucson and Southern Arizona

      • Polly Parks Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

      Local opinion: Open letter to Banner and Pima County hospitals

      Local opinion: Open letter to Banner and Pima County hospitals

      • Libres Fronterizos, Coalición de Derechos Humanos, Matthew 25:34, Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (Tucson Branch), Josefina Ahumada Worker Center, Tucson Peace Center, Arizona Palestinian Solidarity Alliance, Singing Resistance Tucson, Red de Defends AZ, Sagrado Wellness, Good Neighbor Interfaith Coalition, La Ristra

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      Letter: Re: the Oct. 8. article “Who are the communists?”

      Letter: Re: the Oct. 8. article “Who are the communists?”

      • Kathryn Pensinger, Foothills

      I am a Democrat, and I am quite tired of being called a communist by the Republicans. I assume that they have adopted this term in order to strike fear into the hearts of those who might chose to vote for a Democrat, since communism carries a connotation of anti-Americanism. But, communism a…

      Letter: Upcoming Elections

      Letter: Upcoming Elections

      • Melissa Schmit, East side

      On Primary Day, Arizona Republicans showed us their values. For governor, they selected Andy Biggs, an election-denier and chair of the Freedom Caucus, tied to the Proud Boys and antisemitic extremist groups. For Secretary of State, they chose Alex Kolodin, a Trump loyalist who tried to over…

      Tucson Speaks Out: July 28

      Tucson Speaks Out: July 28

        ASDB issue

        Local opinion: Reducing gun violence in Tucson

        Local opinion: Reducing gun violence in Tucson

        • Mike Humphrey Special to the Arizona Daily Star

        The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

        Gary Varvel for Jul 28, 2026

        Gary Varvel for Jul 28, 2026

          Letter: Downtown Shooting

          Letter: Downtown Shooting

          • Ann Vanino, Downtown

          I read with dismay deflections regarding the downtown Tucson shooting last weekend. Guns injured the victims, not anything else. Mayor Romero’s response, emphasizing the importance of gun control, directly addresses the issue by calling for stricter gun control measures and state and federal…

          Letter: Trump's Speech For The Ages

          Letter: Trump's Speech For The Ages

          • Gary Haslett, SaddleBrooke

          Mega MAGA Trump mini me, Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno said before Trump’s speech about election security, that is could be the most important presidential television speech since the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962. That is BIG!

          Editorial cartoons

          ANOTHER VIEW | John Darkow | Cagle Cartoons

          ANOTHER VIEW | John Darkow | Cagle Cartoons

          ANOTHER VIEW | Pat Bagley | Cagle Cartoons

          ANOTHER VIEW | Pat Bagley | Cagle Cartoons

          Letter: NO VOTER FRAUD

          Letter: NO VOTER FRAUD

            New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill acknowledged that nearly 6,600 non-citizens were registered to vote and at least 400 actually did. Homeland Security believes there are potentially 35,00 who could cast ballots. Consistently, STAR LTE submitters has poo pooed the concern that illegals were …

            Americans are free to be suckers | Froma Harrop

            Americans are free to be suckers | Froma Harrop

              Many of today's consumer loans are legal but abusive. Payday lenders and used car sellers often steer customers into costly contracts they barely understand. Low-income borrowers with jobs and, therefore, dependable cash flow to siphon off, are favored targets.

              Why the socialist sugar high ultimately crashes for Democrats | Lynn Schmidt

              Why the socialist sugar high ultimately crashes for Democrats | Lynn Schmidt

                Democratic socialism has been winning in Democratic primaries lately, but it will ultimately lose — because it fails politically and economically.

                When it comes to war in Iran, Congress must wield power of the purse | Seattle Times

                When it comes to war in Iran, Congress must wield power of the purse | Seattle Times

                  The war in Iran is nearing the five-month mark, and during that time at least 17 U.S. service members have been killed and more than 400 injured. For the war President Donald Trump said would take “a few days,” there is no end in sight and the stated objectives have yet to be accomplished.

                  College sports are a mess. Can Congress help? | Bloomberg News

                  College sports are a mess. Can Congress help? | Bloomberg News

                    College sports have long been influenced by money.

                    Local opinion: Where have all the Democrats gone?

                    Local opinion: Where have all the Democrats gone?

                      The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

                      Tucson Speaks Out: July 27

                      Tucson Speaks Out: July 27

                        Downtown living is great

                        Editorials

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                        A note to readers

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                        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: Reducing gun violence in Tucson

                        Local opinion: Reducing gun violence in Tucson

                        The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

                        Americans are free to be suckers | Froma Harrop

                        Americans are free to be suckers | Froma Harrop

                        Many of today's consumer loans are legal but abusive. Payday lenders and used car sellers often steer customers into costly contracts they barely understand. Low-income borrowers with jobs and, therefore, dependable cash flow to siphon off, are favored targets.

                        Why the socialist sugar high ultimately crashes for Democrats | Lynn Schmidt

                        Why the socialist sugar high ultimately crashes for Democrats | Lynn Schmidt

                        Democratic socialism has been winning in Democratic primaries lately, but it will ultimately lose — because it fails politically and economically.

                        When it comes to war in Iran, Congress must wield power of the purse | Seattle Times

                        When it comes to war in Iran, Congress must wield power of the purse | Seattle Times

                        The war in Iran is nearing the five-month mark, and during that time at least 17 U.S. service members have been killed and more than 400 injured. For the war President Donald Trump said would take “a few days,” there is no end in sight and the stated objectives have yet to be accomplished.

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                        Letters to the Editor

                        Letter: Re: the Oct. 8. article “Who are the communists?”

                        Letter: Re: the Oct. 8. article “Who are the communists?”

                        I am a Democrat, and I am quite tired of being called a communist by the Republicans. I assume that they have adopted this term in order to strike fear into the hearts of those who might chose to vote for a Democrat, since communism carries a connotation of anti-Americanism. But, communism a…

                        Letter: Upcoming Elections

                        Letter: Upcoming Elections

                        On Primary Day, Arizona Republicans showed us their values. For governor, they selected Andy Biggs, an election-denier and chair of the Freedom Caucus, tied to the Proud Boys and antisemitic extremist groups. For Secretary of State, they chose Alex Kolodin, a Trump loyalist who tried to over…

                        Tucson Speaks Out: July 28

                        Tucson Speaks Out: July 28

                        ASDB issue

                        Letter: Downtown Shooting

                        Letter: Downtown Shooting

                        I read with dismay deflections regarding the downtown Tucson shooting last weekend. Guns injured the victims, not anything else. Mayor Romero’s response, emphasizing the importance of gun control, directly addresses the issue by calling for stricter gun control measures and state and federal…

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