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Opinion

Tucson Speaks Out: September 29

Tucson Speaks Out: September 29

    Climate change hits home

    Local opinion: Without trust, can humanity control advanced AI?

    Local opinion: Without trust, can humanity control advanced AI?

    • Gerald Farrington
      Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

    Local opinion: What Prop. 320 could mean for Arizona school budgets

    Local opinion: What Prop. 320 could mean for Arizona school budgets

    • Nicholas Clement
      Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

    Tucson Speaks Out: September 28

    Tucson Speaks Out: September 28

      Ban all data centers

      Opinion: American democracy needs term limits and stronger ethics rules

      Opinion: American democracy needs term limits and stronger ethics rules

      • Terry Bracy
        Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

      Opinion: Tucson’s park renaming process worked. Why halt it now?

      Opinion: Tucson’s park renaming process worked. Why halt it now?

      • Sadie Shaw
        Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

      Opinion: What is Trump TV? It's mostly a sad bow to vanity

      Opinion: What is Trump TV? It's mostly a sad bow to vanity

      • Bill Goodykoontz
        Arizona Republic

      It sounds like the culmination of Donald Trump’s lifelong dream, and a nightmare for all but the most ardent MAGA enthusiasts: Trump TV.

      Tucson Speaks Out: September 29

      Tucson Speaks Out: September 29

        Climate change hits home

        Local opinion: Without trust, can humanity control advanced AI?

        Local opinion: Without trust, can humanity control advanced AI?

        • Gerald Farrington
          Special to the Arizona Daily Star

        The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

        Gary Varvel for Sep 29, 2026

        Gary Varvel for Sep 29, 2026

          Letter: Prop 320 is the wrong approach

          Letter: Prop 320 is the wrong approach

          • Amy Krauss, Foothills

          Proposition 320 is presented as a way to improve public education, but its approach would undermine the very schools and students it claims to support.

          Letter: Monsoons

          Letter: Monsoons

          • Ellis Sutton, Picture Rocks

          Your Sunday banner says Polo could boost Tucson monsoon. What are you talking about? Monsoons are seasonal winds. Ours get here in mid to late June from the southeast. They leave around Labor Day. They've been gone for, like, 3 weeks. Polo is from the west, not at all the same direction. And…

          The workplace war over iced coffee reveals a bigger issue | Beth Kowitt

          The workplace war over iced coffee reveals a bigger issue | Beth Kowitt

            Is it acceptable to bring an iced coffee to a job interview?

            Why America lost the war on poverty | Las Vegas Review-Journal

            Why America lost the war on poverty | Las Vegas Review-Journal

              The war on poverty is proof that good intentions don’t produce good results.

              Editorial cartoons

              ANOTHER VIEW | Harley Schwadron | Cagle Cartoons

              ANOTHER VIEW | Harley Schwadron | Cagle Cartoons

              ANOTHER VIEW | Adam Zyglis | Cagle Cartoons

              ANOTHER VIEW | Adam Zyglis | Cagle Cartoons

              Tariffs on Harley-Davidson bikes? Canada takes revenge by targeting Trump's political weaknesses | Chicago Tribune

              Tariffs on Harley-Davidson bikes? Canada takes revenge by targeting Trump's political weaknesses | Chicago Tribune

                Shortly after President Donald Trump imposed new tariffs on a slew of Canadian imports, aiming to cripple its economy unless it bends to his will, Canada took more careful aim when returning fire this month.

                US needs a lot more than pandas in superpower stalemate with China | Craig Singleton

                US needs a lot more than pandas in superpower stalemate with China | Craig Singleton

                  When President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese leader Xi Jinping to the White House Sept. 24, the stagecraft was unmistakable: a state dinner, smiles for the cameras and carefully scripted statements of goodwill.

                  Local opinion: What Prop. 320 could mean for Arizona school budgets

                  Local opinion: What Prop. 320 could mean for Arizona school budgets

                    The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

                    Tucson Speaks Out: September 28

                    Tucson Speaks Out: September 28

                      Ban all data centers

                      United States: Expert Backs Strong U.S.-China Ties in Washington.

                      United States: Expert Backs Strong U.S.-China Ties in Washington.

                        Washington, United States - September 28, 2026 A former White House correspondent speaks in Washington, D.C., on September 28, 2026, saying the American public favors strong U.S.-China relations. The statement came days after Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a state visit to the United…

                        Letter: Roads

                        Letter: Roads

                          I recently read a LTE that said after a 10 day trip to New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Connecticut the writer noticed that the roads were better there than Arizona. The writer said he knew of no rational explanation for the difference and asked for one.

                          Letter: Re-elect the people’s attorney Kris Mayes

                          Letter: Re-elect the people’s attorney Kris Mayes

                            Attorney General Kris Mayes has distinguished herself as a fighter for the people and one of

                            Editorials

                            A note to readers

                            A note to readers

                            To our readers:

                            Join Tucson’s conversation through the Star’s opinion pages

                            Join Tucson’s conversation through the Star’s opinion pages

                            The Arizona Daily Star’s opinion section aims to foster healthy engagement and debate on the best paths forward for Tucson. Here’s how you can be a part of it.

                            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.

                            Columnists

                            Local opinion: Without trust, can humanity control advanced AI?

                            Local opinion: Without trust, can humanity control advanced AI?

                            The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

                            The workplace war over iced coffee reveals a bigger issue | Beth Kowitt

                            The workplace war over iced coffee reveals a bigger issue | Beth Kowitt

                            Is it acceptable to bring an iced coffee to a job interview?

                            Why America lost the war on poverty | Las Vegas Review-Journal

                            Why America lost the war on poverty | Las Vegas Review-Journal

                            The war on poverty is proof that good intentions don’t produce good results.

                            Tariffs on Harley-Davidson bikes? Canada takes revenge by targeting Trump's political weaknesses | Chicago Tribune

                            Tariffs on Harley-Davidson bikes? Canada takes revenge by targeting Trump's political weaknesses | Chicago Tribune

                            Shortly after President Donald Trump imposed new tariffs on a slew of Canadian imports, aiming to cripple its economy unless it bends to his will, Canada took more careful aim when returning fire this month.

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                            Opinion: What Colorado River cuts mean for Arizona water customers

                            Local opinion: What Prop. 320 could mean for Arizona school budgets

                            Local opinion: What Prop. 320 could mean for Arizona school budgets

                            Craig Singleton

                            Craig Singleton

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                            What Really Happens When You Call for Emergency HVAC Help at 2 AM

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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

                            Tucson Speaks Out: September 29

                            Tucson Speaks Out: September 29

                            Climate change hits home

                            Letter: Prop 320 is the wrong approach

                            Letter: Prop 320 is the wrong approach

                            Proposition 320 is presented as a way to improve public education, but its approach would undermine the very schools and students it claims to support.

                            Letter: Monsoons

                            Letter: Monsoons

                            Your Sunday banner says Polo could boost Tucson monsoon. What are you talking about? Monsoons are seasonal winds. Ours get here in mid to late June from the southeast. They leave around Labor Day. They've been gone for, like, 3 weeks. Polo is from the west, not at all the same direction. And…

                            Tucson Speaks Out: September 28

                            Tucson Speaks Out: September 28

                            Ban all data centers

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