Grandmother Tree did not survive the arrogance of the rich men who ordered her murder.
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Gary Becker, Betsy Bolding, Greg Hart, Mark Homan, Marco Liu, Fran McNeely, Bob Mohelnitzky, Bill Young
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Alex Trimble Young
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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.
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Jeffrey McConnell
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With midterms approaching, polarized stakeholders are pulling out all the financial stops to ensure victory.
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Bob Davis
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- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
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…
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.
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.
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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Grandmother Tree did not survive the arrogance of the rich men who ordered her murder.
The following is the opinion and analysis of the writers:
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.
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🎧 Talking about others can strengthen relationships, build trust and reinforce social norms — but knowing when to stay quiet still matters.
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.
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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.
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…
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.
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.
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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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…
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…
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…
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