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Opinion

Local opinion: Tucson Senate candidate says personal losses drive campaign

Local opinion: Tucson Senate candidate says personal losses drive campaign

  • Rocque Perez Special to the Arizona Daily Star

A Tucson candidate for the Arizona Senate reflects on personal experiences with gun violence, immigration challenges, addiction and political upheaval, arguing that a new generation of leaders is needed in state government. The opinion piece also criticizes the voting record of the incumbent…

Tucson Speaks Out: June 8

Tucson Speaks Out: June 8

    Trump holding all the cards

    National opinion: Colorado River basin states head toward legal clash over post-2026 water rules

    National opinion: Colorado River basin states head toward legal clash over post-2026 water rules

    • Boyd T. Miller Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    An opinion writer says competing proposals from Upper and Lower Colorado River Basin states are setting the stage for a major legal battle over water rights and conservation. With a federal deadline looming in 2026, the dispute could ultimately be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court, carrying …

    Tucson Speaks Out: June 7

    Tucson Speaks Out: June 7

      Crooked Tree Golf Course = an embarrassment

      Arizona opinion: SNAP cuts have created a crisis of access on tribal lands

      Arizona opinion: SNAP cuts have created a crisis of access on tribal lands

      • Jaynie Parrish Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      An opinion writer says hundreds of thousands of Arizonans have lost SNAP benefits amid federal policy changes and state processing challenges. The piece highlights the impact on tribal communities, where residents report long waits, staffing shortages and barriers to accessing food assistance.

      Tucson Speaks Out: June 6

      Tucson Speaks Out: June 6

        Why not?

        Arizona opinion: We can remake Arizona's courts to tackle today's problems

        Arizona opinion: We can remake Arizona's courts to tackle today's problems

        • Jose B. Ashford Special to the Arizona Daily Star

        An opinion writer argues that Arizona’s limited jurisdiction courts were built for a different era and are increasingly ill-equipped to handle modern issues such as homelessness, addiction and mental illness. The piece calls for new approaches that balance accountability with solutions aimed…

        Gary Varvel for Jun 09, 2026

        Gary Varvel for Jun 09, 2026

          8 lessons for Americans who want to work together | Kristen Scott Kennedy

          8 lessons for Americans who want to work together | Kristen Scott Kennedy

            Nearly 600 leaders from across the country — representing some of the nation’s largest grant makers, community foundations and grassroots groups — gathered in Seattle recently. They joined forces to strategize on how to bring Americans together in an era of intense polarization that threaten…

            Local opinion: Tucson Senate candidate says personal losses drive campaign

            Local opinion: Tucson Senate candidate says personal losses drive campaign

            • Rocque Perez Special to the Arizona Daily Star

            A Tucson candidate for the Arizona Senate reflects on personal experiences with gun violence, immigration challenges, addiction and political upheaval, arguing that a new generation of leaders is needed in state government. The opinion piece also criticizes the voting record of the incumbent…

            Protect kids from online gambling | Philadelphia Inquirer

            Protect kids from online gambling | Philadelphia Inquirer

              Sports betting revenue and advertising have soared -- and so have gambling addictions

              Tucson Speaks Out: June 8

              Tucson Speaks Out: June 8

                Trump holding all the cards

                Senate bill targets sports betting ads aimed at children

                Senate bill targets sports betting ads aimed at children

                • News 12

                Blumenthal is co-sponsoring the GAME Act, a bill that would restrict how the sports betting industry can market to minors — including through advertising, promotions and the use of AI.

                Letter: Withering media

                Letter: Withering media

                • Arne Maki, Green Valley

                That Brenden Carr, FCC Chair, is moving to put a foot on the throat of free speech comes as no surprise. He is falling in line with the authoritarian playbook Trump has mastered.

                Editorial cartoons

                ANOTHER VIEW | Dave Whamond | Cagle Cartoons

                ANOTHER VIEW | Dave Whamond | Cagle Cartoons

                National opinion: Colorado River basin states head toward legal clash over post-2026 water rules

                National opinion: Colorado River basin states head toward legal clash over post-2026 water rules

                  An opinion writer says competing proposals from Upper and Lower Colorado River Basin states are setting the stage for a major legal battle over water rights and conservation. With a federal deadline looming in 2026, the dispute could ultimately be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court, carrying major implications for Arizona and the Southwest’s water future.

                  Tucson Speaks Out: June 7

                  Tucson Speaks Out: June 7

                    Crooked Tree Golf Course = an embarrassment

                    Arizona opinion: SNAP cuts have created a crisis of access on tribal lands

                    Arizona opinion: SNAP cuts have created a crisis of access on tribal lands

                      An opinion writer says hundreds of thousands of Arizonans have lost SNAP benefits amid federal policy changes and state processing challenges. The piece highlights the impact on tribal communities, where residents report long waits, staffing shortages and barriers to accessing food assistance.

                      Letter: Judge Orders Legislature to Follow State Constitution

                      Letter: Judge Orders Legislature to Follow State Constitution

                        Kudos and thanks to Maricopa Judge Dwayne Fox for his order to our legislature to do what the Arizona State Constitution requires. See AZ STAR, June 1.

                        Letter: Why is it that only rich kids can afford college?

                        Letter: Why is it that only rich kids can afford college?

                          I have a granddaughter registering for the UA. I was flabbergasted at the cost of four years of college. 18 years ago We put away several thousand in an investment account to fund her college expenses. We ended up with just enough to pay for one year’s tuition. I calculated how much I would …

                          Letter: Bring em back alive

                          Letter: Bring em back alive

                            Wonderkind Trump has achieved the impossible again. He recently stated that a new drug can and has brought dead people back to life. He did not give the name of the drug or disclose any clinical evidence but his word should be enough, shouln't it? This clown could never make it in a circus t…

                            Letter: Republican Priorities

                            Letter: Republican Priorities

                              Kevin Hassertt, Trump appointed Director of the National Economic Council, was asked about credit card debt. Credit card debt and delinquencies are at the highest levels in the last 15 years.

                              Editorials

                              A note to readers

                              A note to readers

                              To our readers:

                              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.

                              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.

                              Columnists

                              8 lessons for Americans who want to work together | Kristen Scott Kennedy

                              8 lessons for Americans who want to work together | Kristen Scott Kennedy

                              Nearly 600 leaders from across the country — representing some of the nation’s largest grant makers, community foundations and grassroots groups — gathered in Seattle recently. They joined forces to strategize on how to bring Americans together in an era of intense polarization that threatens to pull us apart.

                              Local opinion: Tucson Senate candidate says personal losses drive campaign

                              Local opinion: Tucson Senate candidate says personal losses drive campaign

                              A Tucson candidate for the Arizona Senate reflects on personal experiences with gun violence, immigration challenges, addiction and political upheaval, arguing that a new generation of leaders is needed in state government. The opinion piece also criticizes the voting record of the incumbent representative in the district.

                              Protect kids from online gambling | Philadelphia Inquirer

                              Protect kids from online gambling | Philadelphia Inquirer

                              Sports betting revenue and advertising have soared -- and so have gambling addictions

                              Senate bill targets sports betting ads aimed at children

                              Senate bill targets sports betting ads aimed at children

                              Blumenthal is co-sponsoring the GAME Act, a bill that would restrict how the sports betting industry can market to minors — including through advertising, promotions and the use of AI.

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                              How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                              Affiliate. Learn how to buy WLFI Token in this step by step guide for beginners. 

                              Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                              Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

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                              Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

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                              Affiliate. Find out which crypto coins you should watch closely in 2025. 

                              Letters to the Editor

                              Tucson Speaks Out: June 8

                              Tucson Speaks Out: June 8

                              Trump holding all the cards

                              Letter: Withering media

                              Letter: Withering media

                              That Brenden Carr, FCC Chair, is moving to put a foot on the throat of free speech comes as no surprise. He is falling in line with the authoritarian playbook Trump has mastered.

                              Tucson Speaks Out: June 7

                              Tucson Speaks Out: June 7

                              Crooked Tree Golf Course = an embarrassment

                              Letter: Judge Orders Legislature to Follow State Constitution

                              Letter: Judge Orders Legislature to Follow State Constitution

                              Kudos and thanks to Maricopa Judge Dwayne Fox for his order to our legislature to do what the Arizona State Constitution requires. See AZ STAR, June 1.

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