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Opinion

Local opinion: Arizona needs more third places — especially in the summer

Local opinion: Arizona needs more third places — especially in the summer

  • Ramses Sepulveda Special to the Arizona Daily Star

An Arizona opinion writer argues that libraries, malls, recreation centers and other indoor gathering places should be viewed as part of the state's public health infrastructure, saying accessible, air-conditioned spaces can help reduce loneliness and strengthen communities.

National opinion: Is the US overplaying its hand in Iran?

National opinion: Is the US overplaying its hand in Iran?

  • Baltimore Sun Editorial Board The Baltimore Sun

The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

Tucson Speaks Out: July 23

Tucson Speaks Out: July 23

    Ciscomani is jacking up costs

    Local opinion: Trump is a threat to democracy, the country and the world

    Local opinion: Trump is a threat to democracy, the country and the world

    • Sheldon Metz Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

    Local opinion: Arizona must pay for more Colorado River water rights

    Local opinion: Arizona must pay for more Colorado River water rights

    • Levi Tenen For the Arizona Republic

    The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

    Local opinion: Return citizenship to the people’s House

    Local opinion: Return citizenship to the people’s House

    • Gerald Farrington Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    A credible presidential candidate should pledge to reduce their own power, embodying the concept of a citizen president who leads temporarily and returns to ordinary life with humility and restraint.

    Tucson Speaks Out: July 22

    Tucson Speaks Out: July 22

      Military testing

      Letter: Misdirected outrage

      Letter: Misdirected outrage

      • Rick Klumpp, Oro Valley

      Re: July 19 letter by Steven Ruetz. He is voting for Juan Ciscomani because they both have daughters and don't want "men" in womens' locker rooms. The number of transexuals in college sports is 7 out of 500,000 - .0014%. The miniscule number of trans athletes have become the scapegoat target…

      Letter: Testosterone

      Letter: Testosterone

      • Donna Hefley, East side

      So Pete Hegseth wants to test all military members for testosterone. How much will that cost? If they have a low T score, Pete says the government will provide testosterone medication. What are the long term effects of this therapy. Cancer is one of them.

      Letter: w/o Trump:  God Bless America, w/Trump: God Help us

      Letter: w/o Trump: God Bless America, w/Trump: God Help us

      • Michael Willis, Green Valley

      Hopefully, Trumps final "gift to

      Letter: Finding Common Ground

      Letter: Finding Common Ground

      • Will Clipman, West side

      While the headline "Fighting for common ground" is something of a contradiction in terms, your front page feature on the ground-breaking collaboration between Ron Barber and Don Henninger is inspiring for those of us who are done with hollow ideological and political labels and are seeking c…

      Letter: Power corrupts, even today

      Letter: Power corrupts, even today

      • Kimball Shinkoskey, Downtown

      Dear Editor,

      Letter: YOU FINALLY DID IT

      Letter: YOU FINALLY DID IT

      • Loyal M Johnson Jr, Oro Valley

      Todays LTEs, July 23, were a new record for the STAR. 100% vitriolic, hate filled rants condemning the present Administration on a wide variety of actions. No balance, no consideration of fact, no thoughtful evaluation of the reason this country is still the greatest country in the world to …

      US, foreign guests forged connections during World Cup | Virginian-Pilot

      US, foreign guests forged connections during World Cup | Virginian-Pilot

        Spain’s 1-0 victory over Argentina in the World Cup final wasn’t the most entertaining match but still served as the culmination of a monthlong celebration that spanned the North American continent. From Vancouver to Miami, Los Angeles to Mexico City, the three host nations collaborated to p…

        Editorial cartoons

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        ANOTHER VIEW | Milt Priggee | Cagle Cartoons

        ANOTHER VIEW | Milt Priggee | Cagle Cartoons

        The ICE crackdowns took an economic toll, too | Chicago Tribune

        The ICE crackdowns took an economic toll, too | Chicago Tribune

          When the White House sent thousands of armed immigration agents into Minneapolis earlier this year, it followed a playbook pioneered in Chicago. Now both cities are adding up the cost from those Department of Homeland Security surges and struggling to put the damage behind them.

          The US could ‘abolish ICE.’ Then what? | David M. Drucker

          The US could ‘abolish ICE.’ Then what? | David M. Drucker

            It would be political folly for the Democratic Party to fully embrace calls to “abolish ICE,” at least without adopting a substitute blueprint for strong immigration enforcement.

            Local opinion: Arizona needs more third places — especially in the summer

            Local opinion: Arizona needs more third places — especially in the summer

              An Arizona opinion writer argues that libraries, malls, recreation centers and other indoor gathering places should be viewed as part of the state's public health infrastructure, saying accessible, air-conditioned spaces can help reduce loneliness and strengthen communities.

              National opinion: Is the US overplaying its hand in Iran?

              National opinion: Is the US overplaying its hand in Iran?

                The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

                Nebraska independent Dan Osborn has real shot at US Senate seat | Froma Harrop

                Nebraska independent Dan Osborn has real shot at US Senate seat | Froma Harrop

                  "A Face in the Crowd" is the prophetic 1957 movie about a charismatic drifter "discovered" in an Arkansas jail. The face belongs to "Lonesome" Rhodes, a scoundrel whose folksy act catapults him to national prominence. "Lonesome" (Andy Griffith) abuses women, but the crowd only sees a lovable spinner of down-home yarns. He deflates after getting caught on an open mic mocking his followers as idiots and fools.

                  Tucson Speaks Out: July 23

                  Tucson Speaks Out: July 23

                    Ciscomani is jacking up costs

                    Why we don’t we trust experts anymore, and what we can do about it — Richard Kyte

                    Why we don’t we trust experts anymore, and what we can do about it — Richard Kyte

                      Conflicting health advice reveals a deeper problem: technology is weakening human connection, fueling isolation and suspicion while stronger communities remain essential for flourishing lives.

                      Editorials

                      A note to readers

                      A note to readers

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                      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.

                      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.

                      Columnists

                      US, foreign guests forged connections during World Cup | Virginian-Pilot

                      US, foreign guests forged connections during World Cup | Virginian-Pilot

                      Spain’s 1-0 victory over Argentina in the World Cup final wasn’t the most entertaining match but still served as the culmination of a monthlong celebration that spanned the North American continent. From Vancouver to Miami, Los Angeles to Mexico City, the three host nations collaborated to produce an experience that was as thrilling on the field as it was entertaining off it.

                      The ICE crackdowns took an economic toll, too | Chicago Tribune

                      The ICE crackdowns took an economic toll, too | Chicago Tribune

                      When the White House sent thousands of armed immigration agents into Minneapolis earlier this year, it followed a playbook pioneered in Chicago. Now both cities are adding up the cost from those Department of Homeland Security surges and struggling to put the damage behind them.

                      The US could ‘abolish ICE.’ Then what? | David M. Drucker

                      The US could ‘abolish ICE.’ Then what? | David M. Drucker

                      It would be political folly for the Democratic Party to fully embrace calls to “abolish ICE,” at least without adopting a substitute blueprint for strong immigration enforcement.

                      Local opinion: Arizona needs more third places — especially in the summer

                      Local opinion: Arizona needs more third places — especially in the summer

                      An Arizona opinion writer argues that libraries, malls, recreation centers and other indoor gathering places should be viewed as part of the state's public health infrastructure, saying accessible, air-conditioned spaces can help reduce loneliness and strengthen communities.

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                      Local opinion: Arizona must pay for more Colorado River water rights

                      Local opinion: Arizona must pay for more Colorado River water rights

                      Local opinion: Arizona needs more third places — especially in the summer

                      Local opinion: Arizona needs more third places — especially in the summer

                      Tucson Speaks Out: July 23

                      Tucson Speaks Out: July 23

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                      Letters to the Editor

                      Letter: Misdirected outrage

                      Letter: Misdirected outrage

                      Re: July 19 letter by Steven Ruetz. He is voting for Juan Ciscomani because they both have daughters and don't want "men" in womens' locker rooms. The number of transexuals in college sports is 7 out of 500,000 - .0014%. The miniscule number of trans athletes have become the scapegoat target…

                      Letter: Testosterone

                      Letter: Testosterone

                      So Pete Hegseth wants to test all military members for testosterone. How much will that cost? If they have a low T score, Pete says the government will provide testosterone medication. What are the long term effects of this therapy. Cancer is one of them.

                      Letter: w/o Trump:  God Bless America, w/Trump: God Help us

                      Letter: w/o Trump: God Bless America, w/Trump: God Help us

                      Hopefully, Trumps final "gift to

                      Letter: Finding Common Ground

                      Letter: Finding Common Ground

                      While the headline "Fighting for common ground" is something of a contradiction in terms, your front page feature on the ground-breaking collaboration between Ron Barber and Don Henninger is inspiring for those of us who are done with hollow ideological and political labels and are seeking c…

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