Accountability in Empowerment Scholarship funds
- Gail Kamaras Special to the Arizona Daily Star
As the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary, this opinion calls for major election reforms, including expanding the U.S. House, adopting a national popular vote for president and implementing ranked-choice voting to create a more representative democracy.
- Sara Becker Special to the Arizona Daily Star
As extreme heat drives hundreds of deaths in Arizona each year, this opinion argues that voluntary workplace guidelines are not enough. The author calls for enforceable heat-safety standards to better protect outdoor workers from preventable illness and death.
- Jeffrey Rogers Special to the Arizona Daily Star
A longtime Arizona Democratic Party leader argues that some progressive voices are pushing the party in a dangerous direction on Israel and Hamas. The opinion calls on Democrats to reject extremism while supporting Israel's right to exist and condemning terrorism.
The need to reform Social Security — to keep by far the most important government assistance program solvent — has long been obvious.
- Nancy Smith, Midtown
I am compelled to point out two serious and misleading errors in the Tucson/Region section article titled "Proposal would Put Voucher Changes on Ballot" published on July 4, 2026, and written by the usually accurate Howard Fischer.
- Frank Flasch, North side
For those who are not aware the pickleball courts at Udall Park were installed with monies from the 407 bond issue. This came about as a result of an agreement between the city, pickleball players and tennis players of Tucson. Currently and for many years the tennis players of tucson who use…
- Loyal M Johnson Jr, Oro Valley
The STAR implemented a new LTE policy approximately one month age that limited one printed opinion per month. Ostensibly, this was to ensure that more readers has the opportunity to be heard. I evaluated the results of this new policy for the first 33 days and the results are as follows: 61%…
- Philip Reinecker, East side
During a recent World cup match in soccer a US player was given a red card. Penalty for a red card is ejection from the game and automatic suspension from the teams next match. Trump made a phone call and got the suspension overturned. The player did participate though the US was clobbered i…
- Penelope Jacks, Midtown
Betty Villegas is a lifelong advocate, leader, and dedicated public servant for the Pima County community. Her leadership has helped expand access to affordable housing, strengthen pathways to homeownership, and led initiatives to protect vulnerable individuals and families from predatory le…
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Did you ever watch a political commercial and wonder what the point is? Business commercials are designed to present only one point of view, but I wish that political candidates would show more integrity and truthfulness. I figured out that I need to stay tuned into the topics that are impor…
In the dictionary, “socialism” is defined as a system in which “government owns the means of production” (factories, businesses, utilities, etc.). By that definition, there are zero socialists in the U.S. Not even Bernie Sanders believes in that.
Graham Platner, running for Senator in Maine as a Democratic Socialist, has garnered much negative attention. He had a Nazi death camp tattoo on his chest and has repeated claims of violent sexual actions against women, the latest and most convincing accusation just appearing in the last few…
The Pima County Department of Transportation is developing MOVING PIMA, the County’s first comprehensive Transportation Master Plan.
Some candidates not involved with the Green Party are still choosing to exploit the party's ballot line for their own purposes.
As Arizona confronts housing affordability, economic opportunity and community development, Betty Villegas represents the thoughtful, experienced leadership our state needs.
Golf apparently takes up too much water that Arizona residents could otherwise use. Yet, there is more than meets the eye. Technology is rapidly reshaping water use in the golf industry, achieving significant reductions.
To our readers:
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.
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 need to reform Social Security — to keep by far the most important government assistance program solvent — has long been obvious.
The Pima County Department of Transportation is developing MOVING PIMA, the County’s first comprehensive Transportation Master Plan.
Some candidates not involved with the Green Party are still choosing to exploit the party's ballot line for their own purposes.
As Arizona confronts housing affordability, economic opportunity and community development, Betty Villegas represents the thoughtful, experienced leadership our state needs.
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Accountability in Empowerment Scholarship funds
I am compelled to point out two serious and misleading errors in the Tucson/Region section article titled "Proposal would Put Voucher Changes on Ballot" published on July 4, 2026, and written by the usually accurate Howard Fischer.
For those who are not aware the pickleball courts at Udall Park were installed with monies from the 407 bond issue. This came about as a result of an agreement between the city, pickleball players and tennis players of Tucson. Currently and for many years the tennis players of tucson who use…
The STAR implemented a new LTE policy approximately one month age that limited one printed opinion per month. Ostensibly, this was to ensure that more readers has the opportunity to be heard. I evaluated the results of this new policy for the first 33 days and the results are as follows: 61%…