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Tucson Speaks Out: June 22

Tucson Speaks Out: June 22

    Trump the new Midas

    Local opinion: The work is not done: A letter to LD-21

    Local opinion: The work is not done: A letter to LD-21

    • Consuelo Hernandez Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    An Arizona state senator seeking reelection is highlighting accomplishments on health care, mental health, public safety and community funding while defending a vote against the state budget. In the opinion piece, she argues the budget failed to address concerns about school vouchers and imm…

    Local opinion: How do you draw an ocean boundary line

    Local opinion: How do you draw an ocean boundary line

    • Gerald Farrington Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    An opinion writer argues that recent U.S. military actions and tensions in strategic waterways highlight the limits of hard power and the risks of overextending American influence. The piece calls for a renewed emphasis on diplomacy, international cooperation and “soft power” as the foundati…

    Local opinion: Rocque Perez has the trust and values Tucson needs in our state senate

    Local opinion: Rocque Perez has the trust and values Tucson needs in our state senate

    • Mo Goldman Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

    Local opinion: Kudos! Collaboration is the name of the game

    Local opinion: Kudos! Collaboration is the name of the game

    • Larry Lucero Frank Grijalva and Sharon Bronson Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    A Southern Arizona Energy Alliance board argues that Tucson Electric Power’s Midtown Reliability Project and new Vine Substation are essential to meeting growing energy demand, improving grid reliability and supporting economic growth. The opinion piece also urges voters to support a propose…

    Tucson Speaks Out: June 21

    Tucson Speaks Out: June 21

      A breath of fresh air

      Terry Bracy: The architect of destruction

      Terry Bracy: The architect of destruction

      • Terry Bracy Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

      Letter: The Pentagon vs. The Arch

      Letter: The Pentagon vs. The Arch

      • Ron Lent, East side

      Before World War Two, the War Department had offices scattered throughout the Washington metro area. In May 1941, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, realizing a world war was imminent, approved plans to build a structure large enough to consolidate all military agencies under one roof.

      Letter: Trump the new Midas

      Letter: Trump the new Midas

      • Albrecht Classen, Midtown

      The great dealmaker brags about his agreement with Iran, but in reality, he is the loser having to negotiate with the very Iranian leadership he had wanted to destroy. The Iranians managed to resist and even badly hurt the greatest military might; they continue building weapons, and they wil…

      Letter: Joanna Mendoza for Congress

      Letter: Joanna Mendoza for Congress

      • Ellen Marshall, North side

      Please vote for Joanna Mendoza for Congress. She is strong enough and smart enough to stand up to DJT’s unhinged presidency in order to advocate for the needs of the American people. Her military leadership demonstrated a fearlessness in doing what was right and necessary. Mendoza is who we …

      Letter: Guest Op Rebuttal on TEP and Franchise Agreement

      Letter: Guest Op Rebuttal on TEP and Franchise Agreement

      • Lee Stanfield, East side

      Despite Guest Op claims by Southern Az Energy Alliance (whose Pres. Lucero was a previous TEP Exec), TEP is adversarial to most Tucsonans!

      Letter: free the paint

      Letter: free the paint

      • Ed LeGendre, East side

      I hear that the reflective pool is the being drained and the paint removed.

      Democrats’ populist bargain looks familiar to Republicans | David M. Drucker

      Democrats’ populist bargain looks familiar to Republicans | David M. Drucker

        “Oh no, not us — not ever.” For 10 years running, that’s been the Democratic response to any suggestion that grassroots liberals are like Republican voters and equally susceptible to supporting scandal-plagued populists like President Donald Trump.

        Why graduates cheered Steve Wozniak’s affirmation of humans over AI | Philomena V. Mantella

        Why graduates cheered Steve Wozniak’s affirmation of humans over AI | Philomena V. Mantella

          I was seated onstage at Grand Valley State University’s commencement when Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak leaned into the microphone and reframed the entire conversation about artificial intelligence in six words.

          Editorial cartoons

          ANOTHER VIEW | Jeff Koterba | Cagle Cartoons

          ANOTHER VIEW | Jeff Koterba | Cagle Cartoons

          ANOTHER VIEW | Steve Greenberg | Special to the Arizona Daily Star

          ANOTHER VIEW | Steve Greenberg | Special to the Arizona Daily Star

          Free speech, however vile, is vital to democracy | Bloomberg News

          Free speech, however vile, is vital to democracy | Bloomberg News

            Banning vile views is counterproductive, deprives public of chance to engage, reject 

            Tucson Speaks Out: June 22

            Tucson Speaks Out: June 22

              Trump the new Midas

              Local opinion: The work is not done: A letter to LD-21

              Local opinion: The work is not done: A letter to LD-21

                An Arizona state senator seeking reelection is highlighting accomplishments on health care, mental health, public safety and community funding while defending a vote against the state budget. In the opinion piece, she argues the budget failed to address concerns about school vouchers and immigration-related spending despite including other investments she supported.

                Gary Varvel for Jun 22, 2026

                Gary Varvel for Jun 22, 2026

                  Nobel Winner Maria Ressa DELIVERS Hard-Hitting Speech At Harvard ‘We Are Testing Ground For Tech...’

                  Nobel Winner Maria Ressa DELIVERS Hard-Hitting Speech At Harvard ‘We Are Testing Ground For Tech...’

                    Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa delivered a powerful and eye-opening speech at Harvard, warning graduates about the growing influence of technology on society, democracy, and public discourse. Drawing on her experience in the Philippines, Ressa described the country as a “testing ground…

                    Local opinion: How do you draw an ocean boundary line

                    Local opinion: How do you draw an ocean boundary line

                      An opinion writer argues that recent U.S. military actions and tensions in strategic waterways highlight the limits of hard power and the risks of overextending American influence. The piece calls for a renewed emphasis on diplomacy, international cooperation and “soft power” as the foundation of U.S. leadership in global affairs.

                      Local opinion: Rocque Perez has the trust and values Tucson needs in our state senate

                      Local opinion: Rocque Perez has the trust and values Tucson needs in our state senate

                        The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

                        Editorials

                        A note to readers

                        A note to readers

                        To our readers:

                        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.

                        Local opinion: A dismissive editorial peers through rose-colored glasses

                        Local opinion: A dismissive editorial peers through rose-colored glasses

                        The Herald has missed its mark in offering us reassurance of the court’s stability and the strength of democracy. And when it values confidence over honest scrutiny, its words ring hollow.

                        Columnists

                        Democrats’ populist bargain looks familiar to Republicans | David M. Drucker

                        Democrats’ populist bargain looks familiar to Republicans | David M. Drucker

                        “Oh no, not us — not ever.” For 10 years running, that’s been the Democratic response to any suggestion that grassroots liberals are like Republican voters and equally susceptible to supporting scandal-plagued populists like President Donald Trump.

                        Why graduates cheered Steve Wozniak’s affirmation of humans over AI | Philomena V. Mantella

                        Why graduates cheered Steve Wozniak’s affirmation of humans over AI | Philomena V. Mantella

                        I was seated onstage at Grand Valley State University’s commencement when Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak leaned into the microphone and reframed the entire conversation about artificial intelligence in six words.

                        Free speech, however vile, is vital to democracy | Bloomberg News

                        Free speech, however vile, is vital to democracy | Bloomberg News

                        Banning vile views is counterproductive, deprives public of chance to engage, reject 

                        Local opinion: The work is not done: A letter to LD-21

                        Local opinion: The work is not done: A letter to LD-21

                        An Arizona state senator seeking reelection is highlighting accomplishments on health care, mental health, public safety and community funding while defending a vote against the state budget. In the opinion piece, she argues the budget failed to address concerns about school vouchers and immigration-related spending despite including other investments she supported.

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                        Tucson Speaks Out: June 22

                        Tucson Speaks Out: June 22

                        Local opinion: The work is not done: A letter to LD-21

                        Local opinion: The work is not done: A letter to LD-21

                        Local opinion: Rocque Perez has the trust and values Tucson needs in our state senate

                        Local opinion: Rocque Perez has the trust and values Tucson needs in our state senate

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                        Letters to the Editor

                        Letter: The Pentagon vs. The Arch

                        Letter: The Pentagon vs. The Arch

                        Before World War Two, the War Department had offices scattered throughout the Washington metro area. In May 1941, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, realizing a world war was imminent, approved plans to build a structure large enough to consolidate all military agencies under one roof.

                        Letter: Trump the new Midas

                        Letter: Trump the new Midas

                        The great dealmaker brags about his agreement with Iran, but in reality, he is the loser having to negotiate with the very Iranian leadership he had wanted to destroy. The Iranians managed to resist and even badly hurt the greatest military might; they continue building weapons, and they wil…

                        Letter: Joanna Mendoza for Congress

                        Letter: Joanna Mendoza for Congress

                        Please vote for Joanna Mendoza for Congress. She is strong enough and smart enough to stand up to DJT’s unhinged presidency in order to advocate for the needs of the American people. Her military leadership demonstrated a fearlessness in doing what was right and necessary. Mendoza is who we …

                        Letter: Guest Op Rebuttal on TEP and Franchise Agreement

                        Letter: Guest Op Rebuttal on TEP and Franchise Agreement

                        Despite Guest Op claims by Southern Az Energy Alliance (whose Pres. Lucero was a previous TEP Exec), TEP is adversarial to most Tucsonans!

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