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Local opinion: Trump’s grip on GOP tested in Indiana primaries

Local opinion: Trump’s grip on GOP tested in Indiana primaries

  • 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 …

Local opinion: 2026 midterms hit different as trust, truth collide

Local opinion: 2026 midterms hit different as trust, truth collide

  • 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: Trump’s 'village' threatens democracy

Terry Bracy: Trump’s 'village' threatens democracy

  • 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 …

Tucson Speaks Out: May 10

Tucson Speaks Out: May 10

    TEP fees WILL increase

    Local opinion: Medicare pilot program draws criticism over prior authorization

    Local opinion: Medicare pilot program draws criticism over prior authorization

    • Katherine Hess Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    An Arizona health care activist says a new Medicare pilot program is delaying care and worsening patients’ quality of life. The program, which requires prior authorization for some treatments, is drawing criticism from doctors and patients who warn it could expand nationwide and shift more c…

    Tucson Speaks Out: May 9

    Tucson Speaks Out: May 9

      Trump's favorite Rep.

      Local opinion: Arizona teachers deserve more than appreciation

      Local opinion: Arizona teachers deserve more than appreciation

      • Kristina Chumpol Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      Arizona teachers are making a lasting impact in classrooms — but many say appreciation alone isn’t enough. With thousands of vacancies and the state ranking near the bottom in education funding, educators continue to face growing challenges, prompting calls for long-term investment and stron…

      Local opinion: Trump’s grip on GOP tested in Indiana primaries

      Local opinion: Trump’s grip on GOP tested in Indiana primaries

      • 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 …

      Local opinion: 2026 midterms hit different as trust, truth collide

      Local opinion: 2026 midterms hit different as trust, truth collide

      • 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: Trump’s 'village' threatens democracy

      Terry Bracy: Trump’s 'village' threatens democracy

      • 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 …

      Tucson Speaks Out: May 10

      Tucson Speaks Out: May 10

        TEP fees WILL increase

        Letter: Kentucky Derby

        Letter: Kentucky Derby

        • Ginny Smith, Midtown

        I am glad I was not the only one who was upset with the lack of coverage of the Kentucky Derby. For years a list was in Sat. paper with a list of the horsed and riders. This year nothing. I hope you do better for the Preakness. Since start printing in Las Vegas, we get old news and now this.…

        Letter: President Trump's personal piggy bank

        Letter: President Trump's personal piggy bank

        • Richard Rebl, East side

        In as much as President Trump sees taxpayer money as his personal piggy bank, I feel that when he leaves office (or is removed, or impeached, etc.) that he be held accountable for any projects or expenses that enriched his family or anyone that personally benefitted from any of his polices. …

        Letter: An international farce

        Letter: An international farce

        • Don Gerlach, East side

        As our ruler's mental and physical health increasingly come into question, and with his appointing himself to be the world's police chief -- by which he conducts himself in a blundering manner -- it is things like these that put pride in the United States in a state of continuing decline, bo…

        Editorial cartoons

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

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

        ANOTHER VIEW | Ratt | Cagle Cartoons

        ANOTHER VIEW | Ratt | Cagle Cartoons

        Letter: Trump's favorite Rep.

        Letter: Trump's favorite Rep.

          Trump’s favorite Congressman is Tucson’s very own Juan Ciscomani, Congressman “Duck, Dodge, and Hide.” A missing-person report should be filed by constituents for Ciscomani in AZ6. He’s never available because he only works for Trump, not for us!

          Letter: Arizona entrepreneurs need the senate to act on the CLARITY Act

          Letter: Arizona entrepreneurs need the senate to act on the CLARITY Act

            As the founder of UGenome AI, a Tucson-based precision medicine company, I urge

            Local opinion: Medicare pilot program draws criticism over prior authorization

            Local opinion: Medicare pilot program draws criticism over prior authorization

              An Arizona health care activist says a new Medicare pilot program is delaying care and worsening patients’ quality of life. The program, which requires prior authorization for some treatments, is drawing criticism from doctors and patients who warn it could expand nationwide and shift more control to private companies.

              Tucson Speaks Out: May 9

              Tucson Speaks Out: May 9

                Trump's favorite Rep.

                Letter: Letter the better car prevail

                Letter: Letter the better car prevail

                  I read with some dismay of congressional efforts to ban Chinese vehicles from entering the United States market. The concern is that allowing such vehicles in the US will harm American manufactures. Does anyone else see something wrong with this picture? If American consumers are given the c…

                  Letter: Suing before printing?

                  Letter: Suing before printing?

                    I recently read an article about how the rich and powerful are suing publications before they even print. Maybe it's just me, but if you file suit before even seeing the article aren't you basically saying you did something bad and you just don't want anyone to know about it? Sounds like an …

                    Letter: Ceasefire, what ceasefire?

                    Letter: Ceasefire, what ceasefire?

                      "Washington said Iran had not breached a fragile ceasefire" But Iran fired missiles at US ships on Monday and attacked the United Arab emirates. During the non-ceasefire the US military said it had destroyed six Iranian small boats as well as cruise missiles and drones. I realize that Trumps…

                      Editorials

                      A note to readers

                      A note to readers

                      To our readers:

                      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.

                      Arizona Daily Star editorial: Julia Benitez, 'la abuela,' must be released

                      Arizona Daily Star editorial: Julia Benitez, 'la abuela,' must be released

                      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.

                      Columnists

                      Local opinion: Trump’s grip on GOP tested in Indiana primaries

                      Local opinion: Trump’s grip on GOP tested in Indiana primaries

                      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 political independence and democracy.

                      Local opinion: 2026 midterms hit different as trust, truth collide

                      Local opinion: 2026 midterms hit different as trust, truth collide

                      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: Trump’s 'village' threatens democracy

                      Terry Bracy: Trump’s 'village' threatens democracy

                      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 and public trust.

                      Local opinion: Medicare pilot program draws criticism over prior authorization

                      Local opinion: Medicare pilot program draws criticism over prior authorization

                      An Arizona health care activist says a new Medicare pilot program is delaying care and worsening patients’ quality of life. The program, which requires prior authorization for some treatments, is drawing criticism from doctors and patients who warn it could expand nationwide and shift more control to private companies.

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                      Letters to the Editor

                      Tucson Speaks Out: May 10

                      Tucson Speaks Out: May 10

                      TEP fees WILL increase

                      Letter: Kentucky Derby

                      Letter: Kentucky Derby

                      I am glad I was not the only one who was upset with the lack of coverage of the Kentucky Derby. For years a list was in Sat. paper with a list of the horsed and riders. This year nothing. I hope you do better for the Preakness. Since start printing in Las Vegas, we get old news and now this.…

                      Letter: President Trump's personal piggy bank

                      Letter: President Trump's personal piggy bank

                      In as much as President Trump sees taxpayer money as his personal piggy bank, I feel that when he leaves office (or is removed, or impeached, etc.) that he be held accountable for any projects or expenses that enriched his family or anyone that personally benefitted from any of his polices. …

                      Letter: An international farce

                      Letter: An international farce

                      As our ruler's mental and physical health increasingly come into question, and with his appointing himself to be the world's police chief -- by which he conducts himself in a blundering manner -- it is things like these that put pride in the United States in a state of continuing decline, bo…

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