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Local opinion: Murder of the Grandmother Tree

Local opinion: Murder of the Grandmother Tree

  • Tamara Moots
    Special to the Arizona Daily Star

Grandmother Tree did not survive the arrogance of the rich men who ordered her murder.

Local opinion: Community Food Bank's 50 years of serving SE Arizona

Local opinion: Community Food Bank's 50 years of serving SE Arizona

  • Gary Becker, Betsy Bolding, Greg Hart, Mark Homan, Marco Liu, Fran McNeely, Bob Mohelnitzky, Bill Young
    Special to the Arizona Daily Star

The following is the opinion and analysis of the writers:

Tucson Speaks Out: Oct. 8

Tucson Speaks Out: Oct. 8

    Safe and secure voting for everyone

    Opinion: Arizona hunters aren't buying Trump's conservation pitch

    Opinion: Arizona hunters aren't buying Trump's conservation pitch

    • Alex Trimble Young
      Special to the Arizona Republic

    Trump's hunting executive order emphasizes access and tradition, but protecting hunting's future depends on conserving the public lands and wildlife habitat that sustain it.

    Local opinion: Raw politics primer as midterms approach

    Local opinion: Raw politics primer as midterms approach

    • Jeffrey McConnell
      Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    With midterms approaching, polarized stakeholders are pulling out all the financial stops to ensure victory.

    Local opinion: The modern magic of stamp collecting

    Local opinion: The modern magic of stamp collecting

    • Bob Davis
      Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    You might be surprised where one little stamp will take you.

    Tucson Speaks Out: October 7

    Tucson Speaks Out: October 7

      Catalina Highway

      Letter: Digital-Only Holiday Paper is a Mistake

      Letter: Digital-Only Holiday Paper is a Mistake

      • Diana Newmark, Midtown

      On October 3, the Daily Star announced that it will no longer produce a print edition on major holidays. This is a mistake, and I urge the Daily Star to reverse course. Holidays are when many of us gather with friends and family, bringing generations together for quality time. When the paper…

      Letter: No Print Newspaper on Holidays

      Letter: No Print Newspaper on Holidays

      • Nelly BOWERS, Oro Valley

      So it appears we are not going to receive our print paper on legal holidays. I have to wonder what prompted this decision. Is it to give print staff and delivery people a paid day off? I hope so! Is it to save money on paper, ink and delivery to Tucson? It could be! Or is it to get us used t…

      Letter: Old Pueblo Parking Hassle Wrassle

      Letter: Old Pueblo Parking Hassle Wrassle

      • Max LaPlante, Southeast side

      Although Downtown Tucson, including 4th Ave. is known for its rich Sonoran history, vibrant arts, music scene, and famous culinary culture, it has lost its appeal to citizens and visitors alike. The Star's own columnist Tim Steller recently has written that business is down for a number of r…

      College civics requirement provides a shared foundation | Justin Vaughn

      College civics requirement provides a shared foundation | Justin Vaughn

        Students entering Ohio’s public universities this fall are the first four-year cohort expected to graduate under the state’s new American civic literacy requirement. Beginning with the spring 2030 graduating class, students must complete an approved three-credit course built around the Const…

        Latinos are the new swing voters in America's elections | Mary Ellen Klas

        Latinos are the new swing voters in America's elections | Mary Ellen Klas

          Almost as soon as next month’s elections are over, arguments will begin about the lessons and implications for 2028. But one conclusion is already undeniable: Latinos are America’s new swing voters.

          Supreme Court must support the Constitution, not Trump | New York Daily News

          Supreme Court must support the Constitution, not Trump | New York Daily News

            Having undermined the law and the Constitution with some terrible opinions in deference to President Donald Trump, this week brings the new U.S. Supreme Court term, and with it the risk that our nation’s highest judicial body will continue to make us a less fair, less moral and less safe society.

            With measles outbreaks, the culture wars have turned deadly | St. Louis Post-Dispatch

            With measles outbreaks, the culture wars have turned deadly | St. Louis Post-Dispatch

              While every death is tragic, seven deaths nationally over the course of two years hardly sounds on its face like an epidemic. That is, until you consider the context: Those seven deaths since January 2025 were related to measles infections — and they represent more than twice as many measles…

              Editorial cartoons

              ANOTHER VIEW | Tom Beck | Special to the Arizona Daily Star

              ANOTHER VIEW | Tom Beck | Special to the Arizona Daily Star

              ANOTHER VIEW | Dave Whamond | Cagle Cartoons

              ANOTHER VIEW | Dave Whamond | Cagle Cartoons

              Local opinion: Murder of the Grandmother Tree

              Local opinion: Murder of the Grandmother Tree

                Grandmother Tree did not survive the arrogance of the rich men who ordered her murder.

                Local opinion: Community Food Bank's 50 years of serving SE Arizona

                Local opinion: Community Food Bank's 50 years of serving SE Arizona

                  The following is the opinion and analysis of the writers:

                  Tucson Speaks Out: Oct. 8

                  Tucson Speaks Out: Oct. 8

                    Safe and secure voting for everyone

                    Letter: 8 Props, 8 No Votes

                    Letter: 8 Props, 8 No Votes

                      We are right to doubt every legislative proposition. Their proponents want us to pass what they knew Governor Hobbs would veto along with their other 151 bad bills this year.

                      Letter: Safe and Secure Voting for Everyone

                      Letter: Safe and Secure Voting for Everyone

                        If you vote by mail, you can drop off your signed and completed mail-in ballot at a secure Ballot Drop Box near you. They open Wednesday, October 7 at 8 am and will remain open 24 hours 7 days a week until Election Day, November 3 at 7 pm. Ballots are picked up twice a day and are carefully …

                        Is gossip actually good for us? | The Ethical Life podcast

                        Is gossip actually good for us? | The Ethical Life podcast

                          🎧 Talking about others can strengthen relationships, build trust and reinforce social norms — but knowing when to stay quiet still matters.

                          How to beat the incivility virus as town halls vanish | William Lyons

                          How to beat the incivility virus as town halls vanish | William Lyons

                            Recently, a Washington Post editorial bemoaned the disappearing town hall -- the events where elected officials invite their constituents to hear from them and to explain their positions on important issues. How right they were in pointing out yet another symptom of our inability to navigate disagreement in public spaces.

                            Editorials

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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

                            College civics requirement provides a shared foundation | Justin Vaughn

                            College civics requirement provides a shared foundation | Justin Vaughn

                            Students entering Ohio’s public universities this fall are the first four-year cohort expected to graduate under the state’s new American civic literacy requirement. Beginning with the spring 2030 graduating class, students must complete an approved three-credit course built around the Const…

                            Latinos are the new swing voters in America's elections | Mary Ellen Klas

                            Latinos are the new swing voters in America's elections | Mary Ellen Klas

                            Almost as soon as next month’s elections are over, arguments will begin about the lessons and implications for 2028. But one conclusion is already undeniable: Latinos are America’s new swing voters.

                            Supreme Court must support the Constitution, not Trump | New York Daily News

                            Supreme Court must support the Constitution, not Trump | New York Daily News

                            Having undermined the law and the Constitution with some terrible opinions in deference to President Donald Trump, this week brings the new U.S. Supreme Court term, and with it the risk that our nation’s highest judicial body will continue to make us a less fair, less moral and less safe society.

                            With measles outbreaks, the culture wars have turned deadly | St. Louis Post-Dispatch

                            With measles outbreaks, the culture wars have turned deadly | St. Louis Post-Dispatch

                            While every death is tragic, seven deaths nationally over the course of two years hardly sounds on its face like an epidemic. That is, until you consider the context: Those seven deaths since January 2025 were related to measles infections — and they represent more than twice as many measles…

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                            Letters to the Editor

                            Letter: Digital-Only Holiday Paper is a Mistake

                            Letter: Digital-Only Holiday Paper is a Mistake

                            On October 3, the Daily Star announced that it will no longer produce a print edition on major holidays. This is a mistake, and I urge the Daily Star to reverse course. Holidays are when many of us gather with friends and family, bringing generations together for quality time. When the paper…

                            Letter: No Print Newspaper on Holidays

                            Letter: No Print Newspaper on Holidays

                            So it appears we are not going to receive our print paper on legal holidays. I have to wonder what prompted this decision. Is it to give print staff and delivery people a paid day off? I hope so! Is it to save money on paper, ink and delivery to Tucson? It could be! Or is it to get us used t…

                            Letter: Old Pueblo Parking Hassle Wrassle

                            Letter: Old Pueblo Parking Hassle Wrassle

                            Although Downtown Tucson, including 4th Ave. is known for its rich Sonoran history, vibrant arts, music scene, and famous culinary culture, it has lost its appeal to citizens and visitors alike. The Star's own columnist Tim Steller recently has written that business is down for a number of r…

                            Tucson Speaks Out: Oct. 8

                            Tucson Speaks Out: Oct. 8

                            Safe and secure voting for everyone

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