An opinion writer argues Arizona’s proposed Protect Education Act would bring needed oversight to the state’s rapidly growing school voucher program, citing concerns about accountability, funding impacts on public schools and the history of voucher systems in the U.S.
- Mort Rosenblum Special to the Arizona Daily Star
As major mining projects expand across Southern Arizona, critics warn the push for copper and other minerals could strain the state’s dwindling water supply and threaten fragile desert ecosystems for generations to come.
- Terry Bracy Special to the Arizona Daily Star
An opinion column accuses President Donald Trump of using political power for personal financial gain, pointing to lawsuits, business ventures and investments as examples of what the writer calls growing corruption and self-enrichment.
- Jim Sinex Special to the Arizona Daily Star
An opinion piece compares current U.S. political tensions to the breakup of Yugoslavia, warning that democratic norms, civic trust and political restraint can erode faster than many people realize.
- Sarah Ragland Special to the Arizona Daily Star
Concerns are growing among tennis families over the shrinking opportunities for American players in college tennis, as international recruiting increasingly dominates top NCAA programs and raises questions about the sport’s future pipeline in the U.S.
- Margarita Bernal, West side
President Obama created a program for young people, under 31 when the program began in 2012: these folks must have arrived in the US before turning 16 and live here continuously since 2007. The DACA program was a compromise devised after Congress failed, repeatedly, the Development , Relief …
- Terry Louck, East side
The American people are not supposed to wake up every day, terrified on what their president might do. This is not normal.
- Wyatt Kanyer, Midtown
I was surprised to read that, in a state like ours, which is still purple and swingy, that LD 20 Democratic candidates in their recent debate criticized Gov. Katie Hobbs for being "too moderate." I respect their stances, but I just want to review the facts. The same month that the current fe…
- Rod Callison, Northeast side
The Star had a good story Tuesday (5/19) about the Phoenix Chapter of the Flying Samaritans. However, it should be mentioned that Tucson has its own chapter of the Flying Sams, and we often share volunteers with Phoenix. Our clinic is in El Rosario where the organization got its start in 196…
- Felicia Frontain, Midtown
I work very hard and always pay my taxes. I vote and elect congress people who agree to use my taxes for programs important to the safety and health of my city, county, state and country. Since the president continues to illegally re-allocate this money and use it for illegal programs that m…
- Andrew Katz, Green Valley
Mr Simon begins his letter, 5/23/26, by identifying "as a Jew", as if this adds credibility to his distortions,. The historical record shows Jews, from the 2nd century BCE through the Nazi era, betraying other Jews. In Europe through the middle ages some Jews, were snitches on other Jews who…
- Bruce Hilpert Special to the Arizona Daily Star
An opinion writer argues Arizona’s proposed Protect Education Act would bring needed oversight to the state’s rapidly growing school voucher program, citing concerns about accountability, funding impacts on public schools and the history of voucher systems in the U.S.
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As major mining projects expand across Southern Arizona, critics warn the push for copper and other minerals could strain the state’s dwindling water supply and threaten fragile desert ecosystems for generations to come.
An opinion column accuses President Donald Trump of using political power for personal financial gain, pointing to lawsuits, business ventures and investments as examples of what the writer calls growing corruption and self-enrichment.
As an American Jew I call shame on AIPAC for doing Trump's bidding by mixing into the Kentucky Congressional Race to support Trump's endorsed candidate by pouring millions of dollars into a negative advertisement campaign against the incumbent Thomas Massie. Why? Because Massie had the chutz…
The fact that Thomas Massie, a hard right conservative who feels that lynching Negoes is not a hate crime, lost a Republican primary only because he wanted pedophiles to face justice tells you everything about what the Republican party has become. The man just wasn't cruel or corrupt enough …
In as much as President Trump believes the January 6th “patriots” suffered unfair criminalization and incarceration, the DOJ has made 1,776 billion dollars available to correct this injustice after they received a pardon for their actions. Since this fund is open to anyone, I would respectfu…
In his newsletter this week, Rep. Ciscomani “honored” police officers who serve and protect society.
To our readers:
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.
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.
An opinion writer argues Arizona’s proposed Protect Education Act would bring needed oversight to the state’s rapidly growing school voucher program, citing concerns about accountability, funding impacts on public schools and the history of voucher systems in the U.S.
As major mining projects expand across Southern Arizona, critics warn the push for copper and other minerals could strain the state’s dwindling water supply and threaten fragile desert ecosystems for generations to come.
An opinion column accuses President Donald Trump of using political power for personal financial gain, pointing to lawsuits, business ventures and investments as examples of what the writer calls growing corruption and self-enrichment.
An opinion piece compares current U.S. political tensions to the breakup of Yugoslavia, warning that democratic norms, civic trust and political restraint can erode faster than many people realize.
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President Obama created a program for young people, under 31 when the program began in 2012: these folks must have arrived in the US before turning 16 and live here continuously since 2007. The DACA program was a compromise devised after Congress failed, repeatedly, the Development , Relief …
The American people are not supposed to wake up every day, terrified on what their president might do. This is not normal.
I was surprised to read that, in a state like ours, which is still purple and swingy, that LD 20 Democratic candidates in their recent debate criticized Gov. Katie Hobbs for being "too moderate." I respect their stances, but I just want to review the facts. The same month that the current fe…
The Star had a good story Tuesday (5/19) about the Phoenix Chapter of the Flying Samaritans. However, it should be mentioned that Tucson has its own chapter of the Flying Sams, and we often share volunteers with Phoenix. Our clinic is in El Rosario where the organization got its start in 196…
