A credible presidential candidate should pledge to reduce their own power, embodying the concept of a citizen president who leads temporarily and returns to ordinary life with humility and restraint.
- Doug Pickrell Special to the Arizona Daily Star
An opinion writer argues Rep. Juan Ciscomani was wrong to support President Donald Trump's Iran policy, comparing it to the Iraq War and urging Congress to cut off funding for the conflict rather than continue U.S. involvement.
- John R. Welch For the Arizona Republic
The Tohono O'odham Nation is suing to block a proposed 62-mile border wall in southern Arizona, arguing it would unlawfully cross reservation land and damage sacred cultural sites.
- Betty Villegas Special to the Arizona Daily Star
A longtime Arizona housing leader argues the new 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act gives the state a chance to expand affordable housing, modernize outdated policies and invest in infrastructure. The opinion says solving the housing crisis will require collaboration, innovation and accountability.
- Marc Goldfeder, Foothills
Nowhere in the bible does it say to never give up your sword for plowshares. It is frequently associated with a quote often attributed to Benjamin Franklin: "Those who beat their swords into plowshares usually end up plowing for those who didn't."
- Sally Mayersohn, Northwest side
Katie Hobbs is a people person. She has traveled throughout our wonderful state meeting with many different
- Loran Hancock, Northwest side
The goal for every parent with kids in school is a high school graduate that can read, write and do math, understanding civics is nice but take what you can get. At least that was the goal in the past, but the question every parent should consider today is whether the students are being educ…
- Don Ries, Southeast side
Over a thousand Arizona citizens in Pima County, including myself, just spent 14 hours or more on 21 July ensuring our elections are open, fair, and the results are accurate. Every voter was identified and all ballots were counted by 2 different people, one Democrat, one Republican. The chai…
- Peter Bisschop, East side
Arizona is experiencing long-term drought conditions, with nearly 85% of the state under Exceptional (D4) or Extreme (D3) drought, and severe short-term drought persisting in several counties including central Pima and Apache County (ADWR). "Overpumping has caused water levels to drop below …
- scott.rada
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The Food and Drug Administration this past weekend sent Americans trying to navigate the cyclospora outbreak into a tailspin. A day after Taylor Farms announced a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce in 27 states — generating one set of alarming headlines — the FDA said that a test linking th…
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Services for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham will take place this month in Washington, D.C., and his home state of South Carolina. In the meantime, Congress could honor his legacy by passing the bipartisan Russian sanctions bill he spent his last months working to advance.
President Donald Trump recently justified renewed military action against Iran by saying Tehran “did not obey what they’re supposed to obey” under a memorandum of understanding intended to halt the fighting. Whether one believes Iran violated that agreement or not, One word deserves closer examination: obey.
A credible presidential candidate should pledge to reduce their own power, embodying the concept of a citizen president who leads temporarily and returns to ordinary life with humility and restraint.
President Trump is threatening to strike an Iranian nuclear plant, while State Secretary Rubio says Iran is not serious about negotiations.
Trump lied throughout his address on Thursday night. Some examples: The US was never Dead. When Trump took over in January of 2025 the US economy was the best in the world according to “The Wall Street Journal” and “The Economist”. Inflation was lower than in most of Trump’s second term, emp…
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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.
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.
🎧 Easy access to information has changed how people weigh evidence, challenge authority and decide when expert advice deserves their trust.
The Food and Drug Administration this past weekend sent Americans trying to navigate the cyclospora outbreak into a tailspin. A day after Taylor Farms announced a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce in 27 states — generating one set of alarming headlines — the FDA said that a test linking the company’s lettuce to the parasite had been wrong, leading to seemingly contradictory coverage.
Services for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham will take place this month in Washington, D.C., and his home state of South Carolina. In the meantime, Congress could honor his legacy by passing the bipartisan Russian sanctions bill he spent his last months working to advance.
President Donald Trump recently justified renewed military action against Iran by saying Tehran “did not obey what they’re supposed to obey” under a memorandum of understanding intended to halt the fighting. Whether one believes Iran violated that agreement or not, One word deserves closer examination: obey.
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Nowhere in the bible does it say to never give up your sword for plowshares. It is frequently associated with a quote often attributed to Benjamin Franklin: "Those who beat their swords into plowshares usually end up plowing for those who didn't."
Katie Hobbs is a people person. She has traveled throughout our wonderful state meeting with many different
The goal for every parent with kids in school is a high school graduate that can read, write and do math, understanding civics is nice but take what you can get. At least that was the goal in the past, but the question every parent should consider today is whether the students are being educ…
Over a thousand Arizona citizens in Pima County, including myself, just spent 14 hours or more on 21 July ensuring our elections are open, fair, and the results are accurate. Every voter was identified and all ballots were counted by 2 different people, one Democrat, one Republican. The chai…