Skip to main contentSkip to main content
Arizona Daily Star
88°
  • Sign in
  • Subscribe Now
  • Manage account
  • Logout
    • Manage account
    • e-Newspaper
    • Logout
  • News
    • Sign up for newsletters
    • Local
    • Arizona
    • Business
    • Crime
    • Nation & World
    • Markets & Stocks
    • SaddleBrooke
    • Politics
    • Archives
    • News Tip
  • Arizona Daily Star
    • E-edition
    • E-edition-Tutorial
    • Archives
    • Special Sections
    • Merchandise
    • Circulars
    • Readers' Choice Awards
    • Buyer's Edge
  • Obituaries
    • Share Your Story
    • Recent Obituaries
    • Find an Obituary
  • Opinion
    • Submit a Letter
    • Submit guest opinion
    • Letters to the Editor
    • Opinion & Editorials
    • National Columnists
  • Sports
    • Arizona Wildcats
    • Greg Hansen
    • High Schools
    • Roadrunners
  • Lifestyles
    • Events Calendar
    • Arts & Theatre
    • Food & Cooking
    • Movies & TV
    • Movie Listings
    • Music
    • Comics
    • Games
    • Columns
    • Play
    • Home & Gardening
    • Health
    • Get Healthy
    • Parenting
    • Fashion
    • People
    • Pets
    • Travel
    • Faith
    • Retro Tucson
    • History
    • Travel
    • Outdoors & Rec
    • Community Pages
  • Brand Ave. Studios
  • Join the community
    • News tip
    • Share video
  • Buy & Sell
    • Place an Ad
    • Shop Local
    • Jobs
    • Homes
    • Marketplace
    • I Love A Deal
  • Shopping
  • Customer Service
    • Manage My Account
    • Newsletter Sign-Up
    • Subscribe
    • Contact us
  • Mobile Apps
  • Weather: Live Radar
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Bluesky
  • YouTube
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram
© 2026 Lee Enterprises
Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Arizona Daily Star
News+
Read Today's E-edition
Arizona Daily Star
News+
  • Log In
  • $1 for 3 months
    Subscribe Now
    • Manage account
    • e-Newspaper
    • Logout
  • E-edition
  • News
  • Obituaries
  • Opinion
  • Wildcats
  • Lifestyles
  • Newsletters
  • Comics & Puzzles
  • Readers' Choice Awards
  • Jobs
  • 88° Showers in the Vicinity
  • Editorials
  • Letters to the Editor
  • Columnists
  • Cartoons
  • Submit a letter
  • Submit a guest opinion

Opinion

Local opinion: TUSD needs student results, not partisan politics

Local opinion: TUSD needs student results, not partisan politics

  • Skye Fernandez Special to the Arizona Daily Star

The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

Tucson Speaks Out: August 29

Tucson Speaks Out: August 29

    A secure ballot envelope

    Tucson Speaks Out: August 28

    Tucson Speaks Out: August 28

      Wildcat football team

      Local opinion: TUSD board must balance accountability with civility

      Local opinion: TUSD board must balance accountability with civility

      • Natalie Luna Rose Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

      Local opinion: Border wall construction threatens Arizona's San Rafael Valley

      Local opinion: Border wall construction threatens Arizona's San Rafael Valley

      • Jane Conlin Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

      Local opinion: The sadness of a river running dry

      Local opinion: The sadness of a river running dry

      • Jacob Richards Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

      Tucson Speaks Out: August 27

      Tucson Speaks Out: August 27

        The right to vote

        Letter: Know your Candidates

        Letter: Know your Candidates

        • Loran Hancock, Northwest side

        Today l received a campaign flier for Hollace Lyon that didn't identify as a Democrat. I wondered why and assume that Democrats have trashed their brand and tied themselves to socialist so they need to hide the party affiliation. The goal is to make promises like “lower costs and keep us saf…

        Letter: Countering Socialism

        Letter: Countering Socialism

        • michael burdoo, West side

        To further the Republican agenda of promoting family values against the evils of Socialism, I suggest that a positive approach is always better than a negative one. If your retired parents visit the local Socialist Security office, they can suspend their monthly payments until further notice…

        Letter: Flock Cameras

        Letter: Flock Cameras

        • Loran Hancock, Northwest side

        After seeing the claims made by the media, checking the website seemed like a good first step. What was learned was that the cameras do not capture all of the movement around the camera, it is looking for a picture of the driver and vehicle. At least that is that I read and am trusting the w…

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

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

        • Alexis Huicochea

        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.

        Letter: Trump's Oldies, But Not Goodies

        Letter: Trump's Oldies, But Not Goodies

        • Gary Haslett, SaddleBrooke

        Manitoba Premier, Wab Kinew, compared Trump to an aging rock band, saying, “You know when rock band is really over the hill and playing songs from 50 years ago in some casino. That Trump’s presidency right now.”

        Letter: Connect The Dots

        Letter: Connect The Dots

        • Gary Haslett, SaddleBrooke

        Australian billionaire, Michael Dorrell donated a million dollars to the Trump Inaugural Committee. The Trump administration paid a German company, RWE, $1.2 BILLION to give up wind leases off the New York and California coasts.

        Letter: Department of Education Compares Trump to Hitler

        Letter: Department of Education Compares Trump to Hitler

        • Gary Haslett, SaddleBrooke

        In the “you can’t make this dumb stuff up” department, Linda McMahon, the Secretary of the Department of Education, who thinks AI is a steak sauce, apparently approved a 19 second video placed on the department’s website, comparing Trump to Hitler.

        Editorial cartoons

        ANOTHER VIEW | R.J. Matson | Cagle Cartoons

        ANOTHER VIEW | R.J. Matson | Cagle Cartoons

        ANOTHER VIEW | Dave Granlund | Cagle Cartoons

        ANOTHER VIEW | Dave Granlund | Cagle Cartoons

        Letter: Where's The Beef?

        Letter: Where's The Beef?

          With beef prices up over 11% from this time last year, Trump announced he has ordered the purchase of 661 million pounds of hamburger beef to be sold at 25% below current prices. Like most of his grand announcements, he was vague on specifics. Where are we getting this beef? What suppliers w…

          Local opinion: TUSD needs student results, not partisan politics

          Local opinion: TUSD needs student results, not partisan politics

            The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

            Tucson Speaks Out: August 29

            Tucson Speaks Out: August 29

              A secure ballot envelope

              Letter: Sharia Law in America

              Letter: Sharia Law in America

                The phrase “Sharia law” creates fear because of misinformation and media coverage. In reality, Sharia is a religious framework that guides Muslims in their personal lives.

                Letter: Stand up for Arizona’s National Monuments

                Letter: Stand up for Arizona’s National Monuments

                  Not only did the White House decimate two Utah National Monuments last month, but now Senator Mike Lee is attempting to speed up the destruction of Bears Ears even further. Clearly, this Administration is coming after National Monuments—and Arizona could be next.

                  Letter: THE SHINING LIGHT

                  Letter: THE SHINING LIGHT

                    Dolly Parton was the shining example of how, in the United States, any person can arise from the deepest depths of poverty and become an everlasting icon. Her story is not alone, realized by millions throughout our storied history. Sadly, a large number of Democrats reject this concept. Inst…

                    Letter: THREAT TO VOTING

                    Letter: THREAT TO VOTING

                      The “Right to Vote” LTE on 8/27 bloviated regarding how the Trump Administration is threatening the right to vote for legal citizens. Really. Why is ensuring that every citizen who votes provides documentation to prove that they are a citizen is threat? The only reason one would oppose this …

                      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: TUSD needs student results, not partisan politics

                      Local opinion: TUSD needs student results, not partisan politics

                      The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

                      Local opinion: TUSD board must balance accountability with civility

                      Local opinion: TUSD board must balance accountability with civility

                      The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

                      ABC is correct to fight against the FCC’s bullying | New York Daily News

                      ABC is correct to fight against the FCC’s bullying | New York Daily News

                      Good going by ABC for suing the Federal Communications Commission and Chair Brendan Carr over his effort to require eight local ABC-owned broadcast stations (including New York, L.A. and Chicago) to submit to license renewals years ahead of schedule, announced just a day after President Donald Trump all but ordered Carr to do so as he raged against late night host Jimmy Kimmel.

                      Local opinion: Border wall construction threatens Arizona's San Rafael Valley

                      Local opinion: Border wall construction threatens Arizona's San Rafael Valley

                      The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

                      Recommended For You

                      Tucson Speaks Out: August 29

                      Tucson Speaks Out: August 29

                      Local opinion: TUSD board must balance accountability with civility

                      Local opinion: TUSD board must balance accountability with civility

                      Local opinion: TUSD needs student results, not partisan politics

                      Local opinion: TUSD needs student results, not partisan politics

                      Shopping

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

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

                      Affiliate content. Learn what to do if you need an emergency HVAC repair. 

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

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

                      Affiliate content.  Learn why it is important to check the HVAC system when buying or selling home. 

                      Your utility bill is telling you something: what rising costs reveal about your HVAC system

                      Your utility bill is telling you something: what rising costs reveal about your HVAC system

                      Affiliate content. Learn what to do about rising energy costs from your HVAC system. 

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

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

                      Affiliate content. Learn the most common HVAC problems based on the age of your home.

                      Letters to the Editor

                      Letter: Know your Candidates

                      Letter: Know your Candidates

                      Today l received a campaign flier for Hollace Lyon that didn't identify as a Democrat. I wondered why and assume that Democrats have trashed their brand and tied themselves to socialist so they need to hide the party affiliation. The goal is to make promises like “lower costs and keep us saf…

                      Letter: Countering Socialism

                      Letter: Countering Socialism

                      To further the Republican agenda of promoting family values against the evils of Socialism, I suggest that a positive approach is always better than a negative one. If your retired parents visit the local Socialist Security office, they can suspend their monthly payments until further notice…

                      Letter: Flock Cameras

                      Letter: Flock Cameras

                      After seeing the claims made by the media, checking the website seemed like a good first step. What was learned was that the cameras do not capture all of the movement around the camera, it is looking for a picture of the driver and vehicle. At least that is that I read and am trusting the w…

                      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.

                      Arizona Daily Star
                      • Facebook
                      • Twitter
                      • Bluesky
                      • YouTube
                      • Instagram
                      • Arizona Daily Star Store
                      • This is Tucson
                      • Saddlebag Notes
                      • Tucson Festival of Books
                      Prefer us on Google

                      Sites & Partners

                      • E-edition
                      • Classifieds
                      • Events calendar
                      • Careers @ Lee Enterprises
                      • Careers @ USA Today Co.
                      • Online Features
                      • Sponsored Blogs
                      • Get Healthy

                      Services

                      • Advertise with us
                      • Register
                      • Contact us
                      • RSS feeds
                      • Newsletters
                      • Photo reprints
                      • Subscriber services
                      • Subscription FAQ
                      • Licensing
                      • Shopping

                      © Copyright 2026 Arizona Daily Star, PO Box 26887 Tucson, AZ 85726-6887

                      A Lee Enterprises, Incorporated newspaper. Majority shareholder: David Hoffmann, Hoffmann Media Group.

                      Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Advertising Terms of Use | Do Not Sell My Info | Cookie Preferences

                      Powered by BLOX Content Management System from bloxdigital.com.

                      • Notifications
                      • Settings
                      You don't have any notifications.

                      Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device.

                      Topics

                      News Alerts

                      Breaking News