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To our readers:

An Arizona rabbi argues that people held in immigration detention have a constitutional and moral right to receive adequate medical care. The opinion piece calls attention to deaths and health concerns in ICE facilities and urges Americans across the political spectrum to support basic health protections for detainees.

A Tucson City Council member defends the city’s approach to homelessness, transit and public safety, arguing that investments in affordable housing, fare-free transit, community health programs and poverty reduction are essential to building a safer and more equitable city. The opinion piece responds to recent criticism of Tucson’s leadership and priorities.

In his final regular column, a longtime journalist looks back on six decades of reporting from around the world, reflects on political divisions, the importance of facts and the lessons learned from a life spent chasing stories. He also shares why Tucson remains a place of optimism, connection and civic engagement.