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Opinion

Local opinion: Pride Month underscores challenges facing Southern Arizona LGBTQ+ programs

Local opinion: Pride Month underscores challenges facing Southern Arizona LGBTQ+ programs

  • Carlos A. Hernández Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation

An opinion writer says Pride Month comes at a critical time for Southern Arizona’s LGBTQ+ community as organizations face funding uncertainty and rising demand for services. The piece highlights the role of SAAF in providing housing, healthcare, HIV prevention and youth support, while urging…

Local opinion: Stop demonizing the public majority, data center gaslighting isn’t growth

Local opinion: Stop demonizing the public majority, data center gaslighting isn’t growth

  • Melinda Matson Spina Special to the Arizona Daily Star

An opinion writer criticizes Arizona’s push to attract large-scale data centers, arguing that AI-driven development raises concerns about water use, energy demand, public transparency and community impacts. The piece also challenges claims made by supporters of data center expansion and call…

Local opinion: Arizona’s public lands must remain open and accessible

Local opinion: Arizona’s public lands must remain open and accessible

  • Eduardo Ramos Special to the Arizona Daily Star

An Arizona outdoorsman and military veteran is urging elected leaders to protect federal public lands from privatization and sale. The opinion piece argues that public lands support outdoor recreation, hunting, local economies and access for future generations, while warning that once public…

Local opinion: Reinstate the Pima Community College Office of Sustainability

Local opinion: Reinstate the Pima Community College Office of Sustainability

  • Brad D'Emidio Special to the Arizona Daily Star

The president of the Living Desert Alliance is urging Pima Community College to reconsider the elimination of its Office of Sustainability and Climate Action & Sustainability Plan. The opinion piece raises concerns about transparency, student impact and the future of sustainability initi…

Tucson Speaks Out: June 11

Tucson Speaks Out: June 11

    Time to listen to the young voters

    Tucson Speaks Out: June 10

    Tucson Speaks Out: June 10

      TEP and ACC partnership

      Local opinion: Two petitions, one real reform

      Local opinion: Two petitions, one real reform

      • Bruce Burke Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      An opinion writer is urging Arizonans to support the Protect Education Act, a proposed ballot measure that would add new accountability, safety and spending restrictions to the state’s Empowerment Scholarship Account voucher program. The proposal would also set income limits for universal ES…

      Gary Varvel for Jun 12, 2026

      Gary Varvel for Jun 12, 2026

        Letter: Small nukes for Arizona are bad

        Letter: Small nukes for Arizona are bad

        • Stephen Saltonstall, East side

        The Arizona Legislature passes many birdbrained bills, but the one promoting small nuclear plants takes the cake. Nukes require huge amounts of water to cool them. Do we have any water to spare? Nukes often pollute the groundwater with deadly radioactivity. The now-closed plant in Vermont le…

        Letter: Rep. Ciscomani, thank you for protecting our public lands

        Letter: Rep. Ciscomani, thank you for protecting our public lands

        • Robert Rees, North side

        Efforts to sell off or privatize our public land seem to be coming at us from all sides lately. As a passionate fly fisherman and member of Trout Unlimited, I’ve fought back against each one and worked hard to keep my community informed. That’s why I applaud Representative Ciscomani (R-AZ) f…

        Letter: News media

        Letter: News media

        • Fred Thompson, East side

        I know! It's like beating a dead horse but I think that it is funny (ironic) that anything that goes against his perceptions is "fake news" or rigged, but on the other hand, if it's something that he agrees with or satisfies his ideas, well not a peep about impropriety. This is only my opini…

        Letter: Help me understand

        Letter: Help me understand

        • Cynthia Schiesel, East side

        Why are Christian Nationalists so concerned with what happens in other people's bedrooms? They don't seem concerned with the mistreatment of other people or the removal of food from hungry children or the blatant verbal attacks on anyone who disagrees or the removal of historical documents a…

        Letter: THE GREATEST SIN

        Letter: THE GREATEST SIN

        • Loyal M Johnson Jr, Oro Valley

        During the Biden Administration, 450,000 underage children were allowed into the country with little or no vetting of the sponsors. The same Administration lost track of those children, obviously showing no concern for those underage children or their fate. Can there be any worse, more heino…

        Parents deserve time with their newborns | Abby McCloskey

        Parents deserve time with their newborns | Abby McCloskey

          The private sector is cutting parental leave benefits. The U.S. fertility rate is at sub-replacement levels. Republicans in Congress seem rudderless in the face of affordability concerns.

          Editorial cartoons

          ANOTHER VIEW | Paul Duginski | Cagle Cartoons

          ANOTHER VIEW | Paul Duginski | Cagle Cartoons

          ANOTHER VIEW | Ed Wexler | Cagle Cartoons

          ANOTHER VIEW | Ed Wexler | Cagle Cartoons

          Local opinion: Pride Month underscores challenges facing Southern Arizona LGBTQ+ programs

          Local opinion: Pride Month underscores challenges facing Southern Arizona LGBTQ+ programs

            An opinion writer says Pride Month comes at a critical time for Southern Arizona’s LGBTQ+ community as organizations face funding uncertainty and rising demand for services. The piece highlights the role of SAAF in providing housing, healthcare, HIV prevention and youth support, while urging community members to stay engaged through advocacy, volunteering and donations.

            Servant leadership builds resilient organizations — Richard Kyte

            Servant leadership builds resilient organizations — Richard Kyte

              A quarter-century after helping launch a servant leadership program, Richard Kyte reflects on why leaders who build trust, engagement and strong workplace cultures matter more than ever.

              A few states battle gerrymandering -- by doing nothing | Chicago Tribune

              A few states battle gerrymandering -- by doing nothing | Chicago Tribune

                Obnoxious redistricting war must end

                Local opinion: Stop demonizing the public majority, data center gaslighting isn’t growth

                Local opinion: Stop demonizing the public majority, data center gaslighting isn’t growth

                  An opinion writer criticizes Arizona’s push to attract large-scale data centers, arguing that AI-driven development raises concerns about water use, energy demand, public transparency and community impacts. The piece also challenges claims made by supporters of data center expansion and calls for greater public scrutiny of future projects.

                  Local opinion: Arizona’s public lands must remain open and accessible

                  Local opinion: Arizona’s public lands must remain open and accessible

                    An Arizona outdoorsman and military veteran is urging elected leaders to protect federal public lands from privatization and sale. The opinion piece argues that public lands support outdoor recreation, hunting, local economies and access for future generations, while warning that once public land is sold, it is rarely recovered.

                    Local opinion: Reinstate the Pima Community College Office of Sustainability

                    Local opinion: Reinstate the Pima Community College Office of Sustainability

                      The president of the Living Desert Alliance is urging Pima Community College to reconsider the elimination of its Office of Sustainability and Climate Action & Sustainability Plan. The opinion piece raises concerns about transparency, student impact and the future of sustainability initiatives as the college seeks voter approval for a $250 million bond.

                      Tucson Speaks Out: June 11

                      Tucson Speaks Out: June 11

                        Time to listen to the young voters

                        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

                        Parents deserve time with their newborns | Abby McCloskey

                        Parents deserve time with their newborns | Abby McCloskey

                        The private sector is cutting parental leave benefits. The U.S. fertility rate is at sub-replacement levels. Republicans in Congress seem rudderless in the face of affordability concerns.

                        Local opinion: Pride Month underscores challenges facing Southern Arizona LGBTQ+ programs

                        Local opinion: Pride Month underscores challenges facing Southern Arizona LGBTQ+ programs

                        An opinion writer says Pride Month comes at a critical time for Southern Arizona’s LGBTQ+ community as organizations face funding uncertainty and rising demand for services. The piece highlights the role of SAAF in providing housing, healthcare, HIV prevention and youth support, while urging community members to stay engaged through advocacy, volunteering and donations.

                        Servant leadership builds resilient organizations — Richard Kyte

                        Servant leadership builds resilient organizations — Richard Kyte

                        A quarter-century after helping launch a servant leadership program, Richard Kyte reflects on why leaders who build trust, engagement and strong workplace cultures matter more than ever.

                        A few states battle gerrymandering -- by doing nothing | Chicago Tribune

                        A few states battle gerrymandering -- by doing nothing | Chicago Tribune

                        Obnoxious redistricting war must end

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                        Local opinion: PACC's recent accomplishments doesn't include population prevention

                        Local opinion: Two petitions, one real reform

                        Local opinion: Two petitions, one real reform

                        Local opinion: Arizona’s public lands must remain open and accessible

                        Local opinion: Arizona’s public lands must remain open and accessible

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                        Letters to the Editor

                        Letter: Small nukes for Arizona are bad

                        Letter: Small nukes for Arizona are bad

                        The Arizona Legislature passes many birdbrained bills, but the one promoting small nuclear plants takes the cake. Nukes require huge amounts of water to cool them. Do we have any water to spare? Nukes often pollute the groundwater with deadly radioactivity. The now-closed plant in Vermont le…

                        Letter: Rep. Ciscomani, thank you for protecting our public lands

                        Letter: Rep. Ciscomani, thank you for protecting our public lands

                        Efforts to sell off or privatize our public land seem to be coming at us from all sides lately. As a passionate fly fisherman and member of Trout Unlimited, I’ve fought back against each one and worked hard to keep my community informed. That’s why I applaud Representative Ciscomani (R-AZ) f…

                        Letter: News media

                        Letter: News media

                        I know! It's like beating a dead horse but I think that it is funny (ironic) that anything that goes against his perceptions is "fake news" or rigged, but on the other hand, if it's something that he agrees with or satisfies his ideas, well not a peep about impropriety. This is only my opini…

                        Letter: Help me understand

                        Letter: Help me understand

                        Why are Christian Nationalists so concerned with what happens in other people's bedrooms? They don't seem concerned with the mistreatment of other people or the removal of food from hungry children or the blatant verbal attacks on anyone who disagrees or the removal of historical documents a…

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