Bicyclists beware
- Auden Schendler Special to the Arizona Daily Star
A Colorado kayaker reflects on how climate change is reshaping rivers — and the traditions and friendships tied to them.
- Annie Laguer, Monsi Barrios, Kassandra Sandoval and Rachel Figueroa Special to the Arizona Daily Star
Public health students at the University of Arizona are urging lawmakers to reject a bill that would end mental health education in schools, warning it could worsen an already growing youth mental health crisis and limit access to critical support.
- Ronald F Eustice Special to the Arizona Daily Star
An opinion writer says recent Indiana primaries highlight former President Donald Trump’s growing influence over Republican politics, after several GOP lawmakers who opposed him lost their races. The piece argues the results reflect deepening party divisions and raise broader concerns about …
- Kelley Benson Special the the Arizona Daily Star
The 2026 midterms aren’t just about seats — they’re about trust, truth and what voters believe in a nonstop political information war.
- Terry Bracy Special to the Arizona Daily Star
An opinion writer argues that the Trump administration’s policies — from foreign conflicts to domestic agency decisions — are weakening democratic institutions and prioritizing political and corporate interests. The piece calls for accountability and warns of long-term impacts on government …
- james paterson, Northwest side
A sad time from my perspective for Amphitheater School District, which impacts former and present students, teachers, teacher aids, office staff, cafeteria workers, administrators, and bus drivers. Donaldson and Holaway, are two elementary schools closing in the Amphitheater School District.…
- Suzanne Ferguson, East side
Successful societies, historically, have been those that mastered new technologies—the cross-bow, armor, the rifle, the telegraph, the airplane, and in its time, the battleship. But, ridiculously vulnerable to armed drones and rockets, battleships, even with advanced weapons systems, are now…
- David E LEON, Vail
Tennessee Racists are over joyed !! They love the change taking away black votes, brown votes then women votes!! All on lies!! George Orwell said it best, ". The further a society drifts from the truth ,the more it will hate those that speak it "
- Sally Mayersohn, Northwest side
Why do we vote? Because our vote is the language of democracy. By voting, we can express our needs and how we want to be governed.
- David Germain, East side
Great article May 9 on Tucson traffic. One item was missed. The it is great the city has begun work on AI assists for traffic management. It would be nice to rein in the arbitraty traffic congestion for non-road construction. It seems that various contractors block off lanes for work (likely…
- linda smalley, Midtown
I just witnessed a terrible bicycle encounter at University and Euclid. An older man on a bicycle, after the light turned green, was crossing the street and a car sped through the stop light and hit him without slowing down or swerving.The car kept going without stopping to assist the man la…
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A Colorado kayaker reflects on how climate change is reshaping rivers — and the traditions and friendships tied to them.
Regarding Mr Will's commentary on Sen Paul's efforts to do something about the national deficit: They are absolutely correct in that something needs to be done before a calamity happens. With Sen Paul's solution I fear balancing the budget will come on the backs of the poor. Not to mention h…
In an earlier letter I wrote that Cesar Chavez be remembered for his historical accomplishments and not his foibles suggesting retaining signs and monuments in his honor. While Cesar was born in Yuma his achievements were in California and I also boycotted lettuce back then.
" 'Blindness abounds' with mayor, council. The Mayor and City Council need to open their collective eyes to see the effect of their policies playing out in the streets and neighborhoods within city limits." The writer needs to share his solutions to the problem found in Las Vegas, the money …
On May 5 Trump ordered the start of Project Freedom, which was to have US military ships guide oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. He called this the “greatest military move in history.” He is putting his order on par with Hannibal crossing the Alps, Washington crossing the Delaware, D…
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Juan Ciscomani has a pivotal role to play in protecting public lands. It's a role that he must fulfill.
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.
Arizona Daily Star border reporter Emily Bregel reported last Sunday that our government is in the business of jailing confused grandmothers with no criminal history.
A Colorado kayaker reflects on how climate change is reshaping rivers — and the traditions and friendships tied to them.
From the founding, Americans understood that a republic depends on the character and judgment of its citizens. In the years after the Revolution, that insight took shape in what later came to be called “republican motherhood,” the belief that the success of the new nation required raising children with the virtue, knowledge and discipline necessary for citizenship.
For a bunch of unremarkable warehouses, they’re generating a lot of controversy. Data centers — low-slung facilities that house the server racks and energy systems that underpin the digital economy — have become a heated issue on the campaign trail.
Public health students at the University of Arizona are urging lawmakers to reject a bill that would end mental health education in schools, warning it could worsen an already growing youth mental health crisis and limit access to critical support.
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A sad time from my perspective for Amphitheater School District, which impacts former and present students, teachers, teacher aids, office staff, cafeteria workers, administrators, and bus drivers. Donaldson and Holaway, are two elementary schools closing in the Amphitheater School District.…
Successful societies, historically, have been those that mastered new technologies—the cross-bow, armor, the rifle, the telegraph, the airplane, and in its time, the battleship. But, ridiculously vulnerable to armed drones and rockets, battleships, even with advanced weapons systems, are now…
Tennessee Racists are over joyed !! They love the change taking away black votes, brown votes then women votes!! All on lies!! George Orwell said it best, ". The further a society drifts from the truth ,the more it will hate those that speak it "
Why do we vote? Because our vote is the language of democracy. By voting, we can express our needs and how we want to be governed.