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Local opinion: The art of the raw deal

Local opinion: The art of the raw deal

  • Rick Rappaport Special to the Arizona Daily Star

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Local opinion: Tucson restaurants need community support to thrive

Local opinion: Tucson restaurants need community support to thrive

  • Fred DiQuattro Special to the Arizona Daily Star

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Local opinion: The struggle between socialism and capitalism

Local opinion: The struggle between socialism and capitalism

  • Ray Bynum Special to the Arizona Daily Star

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Local opinion: America must prepare for pandemics

Local opinion: America must prepare for pandemics

  • John Halliday Special to the Arizona Daily Star

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Tucson Speaks Out: August 13

Tucson Speaks Out: August 13

    Trump's latest accusation

    Local opinion: We should be booing Rep. Ciscomani

    Local opinion: We should be booing Rep. Ciscomani

    • Jerry Wilkerson Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

    Tucson Speaks Out: August 12

    Tucson Speaks Out: August 12

      Practicing medicine without a license

      Letter: Re: the Aug. 5. article “Fraud, waste and abuse”

      Letter: Re: the Aug. 5. article “Fraud, waste and abuse”

      • Kathryn Pensinger, Foothills

      White House luxury renovations are estimated to cost taxpayers nearly $927 million, paid for mostly by channeling money from other agencies. This expenditure is a drop in the bucket compared to the cost of the Iran war, estimated to be between $34 and $100 billion as of late June. This, for …

      Letter: Music lovers in Tucson are fortunate

      Letter: Music lovers in Tucson are fortunate

      • Jack Walters, Northeast side

      I was treated on my 98th Birthday to a Gaslight show “The Best of Broadway”. It was spectacular with songs from Sound of Music, Music Man, Phantom, My Fair Lady, Oklahoma, Man of La Mancha and more. The voices and band gave us all they had. Broadway could not have been better.

      Letter: What would Jesus do?

      Letter: What would Jesus do?

      • Ke Chiang Hsieh, Midtown

      When decent parents care for their children: “family”. When decent non-profit organizations enable the community to provide for the needy: “charity”. When decent government provides Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, etc.: “socialism”.

      Letter: The "S" Word

      Letter: The "S" Word

      • RICHARD Bechtold, West side

      First, Social Democracy is not communism. Please take the time to Google "Social Democracy". Social Democracy is a philosophy where the government promotes capitalism and free trade while providing responsible programs for citizens. Our current government reduces taxes to maximize business p…

      Letter: NO MORE

      Letter: NO MORE

      • Loyal M Johnson Jr, Oro Valley

      Our burgeoning Social Democrats are running on a platform of no ICE, no prisons, and very limited law enforcement. Throughout history, 5 to 7 percent of our population commit crimes. With no prisons and no ICE, what will be the fate of the criminals? Can murderers be simply rehabilitated? Wi…

      Letter: 5 Million Dollars

      Letter: 5 Million Dollars

      • Gary Haslett, SaddleBrooke

      What can be purchased for five million dollars? $5 million can buy 4 million meals for women’s shelters, 40 million food bank meals or 4.5 million blankets for the poor and homeless.

      Trump’s antipathy to wind energy is lose-lose-lose | New York Daily News

      Trump’s antipathy to wind energy is lose-lose-lose | New York Daily News

        President Donald Trump’s weird hatred of offshore wind energy is costing a lot as Uncle Sam has to pay off the companies which had invested in the canceled projects.

        Editorial cartoons

        ANOTHER VIEW | Dave Whamond | Cagle Cartoons

        ANOTHER VIEW | Dave Whamond | Cagle Cartoons

        ANOTHER VIEW | Christopher Weyant | Cagle Cartoons

        ANOTHER VIEW | Christopher Weyant | Cagle Cartoons

        Republicans have supercharged deficits. For what? | Bloomberg News

        Republicans have supercharged deficits. For what? | Bloomberg News

          Faced with soaring deficits, an aging population, a teetering pension system, unsustainable healthcare obligations, $1 trillion in annual interest costs, rising long-term bond yields and net public debt at around 100% of gross domestic product, what’s a country to do?

          America’s surveillance problem is much bigger than Flock | Stephen L. Carter

          America’s surveillance problem is much bigger than Flock | Stephen L. Carter

            “You are being watched” was the tagline that opened every episode of the television series "Person of Interest," which ran from 2011 to 2016 and already feels ancient. The conceit of the show was that the good guys, aided by friendly artificial intelligence, could use information from a sea of cameras and microphones to stop crimes before they happened.

            The GOP isn't always the best party for conservatives | Jonah Goldberg

            The GOP isn't always the best party for conservatives | Jonah Goldberg

              I often get asked for my advice on how to vote. I'm the first to concede these requests come from a very niche slice of the electorate -- that tiny remnant of people who know who I am, value my opinion and share my exasperation with both parties.

              Local opinion: The art of the raw deal

              Local opinion: The art of the raw deal

                The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

                Local opinion: Tucson restaurants need community support to thrive

                Local opinion: Tucson restaurants need community support to thrive

                  The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

                  Local opinion: The struggle between socialism and capitalism

                  Local opinion: The struggle between socialism and capitalism

                    The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

                    Local opinion: America must prepare for pandemics

                    Local opinion: America must prepare for pandemics

                      The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

                      Editorials

                      A note to readers

                      A note to readers

                      To our readers:

                      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

                      Trump’s antipathy to wind energy is lose-lose-lose | New York Daily News

                      Trump’s antipathy to wind energy is lose-lose-lose | New York Daily News

                      President Donald Trump’s weird hatred of offshore wind energy is costing a lot as Uncle Sam has to pay off the companies which had invested in the canceled projects.

                      Republicans have supercharged deficits. For what? | Bloomberg News

                      Republicans have supercharged deficits. For what? | Bloomberg News

                      Faced with soaring deficits, an aging population, a teetering pension system, unsustainable healthcare obligations, $1 trillion in annual interest costs, rising long-term bond yields and net public debt at around 100% of gross domestic product, what’s a country to do?

                      America’s surveillance problem is much bigger than Flock | Stephen L. Carter

                      America’s surveillance problem is much bigger than Flock | Stephen L. Carter

                      “You are being watched” was the tagline that opened every episode of the television series "Person of Interest," which ran from 2011 to 2016 and already feels ancient. The conceit of the show was that the good guys, aided by friendly artificial intelligence, could use information from a sea of cameras and microphones to stop crimes before they happened.

                      The GOP isn't always the best party for conservatives | Jonah Goldberg

                      The GOP isn't always the best party for conservatives | Jonah Goldberg

                      I often get asked for my advice on how to vote. I'm the first to concede these requests come from a very niche slice of the electorate -- that tiny remnant of people who know who I am, value my opinion and share my exasperation with both parties.

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                      Local opinion: We should be booing Rep. Ciscomani

                      Local opinion: We should be booing Rep. Ciscomani

                      Opinion: I’m deciding to die before Alzheimer’s takes my mind

                      Opinion: I’m deciding to die before Alzheimer’s takes my mind

                      Local opinion: Tucson restaurants need community support to thrive

                      Local opinion: Tucson restaurants need community support to thrive

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                      Buying or Selling a Midwest Home? What the HVAC System Is Really Worth at Closing

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                      What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

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                      Letters to the Editor

                      Letter: Re: the Aug. 5. article “Fraud, waste and abuse”

                      Letter: Re: the Aug. 5. article “Fraud, waste and abuse”

                      White House luxury renovations are estimated to cost taxpayers nearly $927 million, paid for mostly by channeling money from other agencies. This expenditure is a drop in the bucket compared to the cost of the Iran war, estimated to be between $34 and $100 billion as of late June. This, for …

                      Letter: Music lovers in Tucson are fortunate

                      Letter: Music lovers in Tucson are fortunate

                      I was treated on my 98th Birthday to a Gaslight show “The Best of Broadway”. It was spectacular with songs from Sound of Music, Music Man, Phantom, My Fair Lady, Oklahoma, Man of La Mancha and more. The voices and band gave us all they had. Broadway could not have been better.

                      Letter: What would Jesus do?

                      Letter: What would Jesus do?

                      When decent parents care for their children: “family”. When decent non-profit organizations enable the community to provide for the needy: “charity”. When decent government provides Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, etc.: “socialism”.

                      Letter: The "S" Word

                      Letter: The "S" Word

                      First, Social Democracy is not communism. Please take the time to Google "Social Democracy". Social Democracy is a philosophy where the government promotes capitalism and free trade while providing responsible programs for citizens. Our current government reduces taxes to maximize business p…

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