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.
Attorney General Kris Mayes has distinguished herself as a fighter for the people and one of
Having sold our home in rural SW Virginia , my wife and I arrived in Tucson July 12. At once we began to fully realize just how bad the summer heat is ! On top of that the amount of traffic on the roads combined with rough streets, and crazy drivers made leaving home a real white knuckle exp…
Juan Ciscomani’s signs don’t mention his party, and the Tucson Agenda reported that his political ads and Twitter feed don’t mention Trump or the fact that Trump endorsed him. He’s also attempting to present himself as bipartisan. In fact, his voting record is 100% for Trump initiatives. (Hi…
I think we all know JoAnna Mendoza served in our military, and we thank her for her service; however, I seriously wonder if she has any idea what it takes to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Andy Biggs is another Trump Republican and you can't trust him. It's sad that he and juan are the best the Republican party has to offer. The thing with democrats, they don't seem to have a plan, but they should know that trump must be stopped and the house and senate are worthless and I don…
Andy Biggs is another Trump Republican and you can't trust him. It's sad that he and juan are the best the Republican party has to offer. The thing with democrats, they don't seem to have a plan, but they should know that trump must be stopped and the house and senate are worthless and I don…
As a high school junior in Arizona's public schools witnessing firsthand the never-ending slew of complaints, I know the biggest problem isn’t a lack of curriculum, resources, or field trips; it’s the support systems students’ success depends on. Prop. 320 would require major districts to sp…
The news is featuring a number of Democrat candidates vying for the lead in the elections and one of the primary talking points is their objection to Pres Trump's war with Iran, the world's largest sponsor terroism. If you are not sure what side you want to support, consider the history of o…
The GOP legislature is opening an(other) investigation into the Sunshine issue, but it already has two active taxpayer-funded investigations, both of which have lasted years at this point with no indication of Gov. Hobbs’ involvement. How many hundreds of thousands (or millions) in taxpayer …
Arizona's quarterback receives many well deserved plaudits for his play and his dedication to his craft. Before elevating him to sainthood remember that he is well paid for his efforts. The young man recently purchased a home for an amount nearing one million dollars. Since he is 23 years ol…
I recognize that we are all bombarded with political ads during election seasons. I may not know all of the details of digital advertising. It seems unreasonable to me that I cannot get through one LTE without having to read at least one nasty conservative ad in each LTE. That does not count…
We have subscribed to The Arizona Daily Star for over 50 years-yes, we are old school. Imagine my excitement when Wednesday's paper (Sept 16) actually had one article with a byline from The Star! When I read the paper, I start with the front section and end with the Local New completing my r…
A lot of the Democrat commercials refer to the cost of living and how the candidate will make prices the highest priority, but, claiming they oppose Pres Trump's war with Iran. Perhaps it is just a matter of not understanding the purpose of the war with Iran. First, Iran is the biggest suppo…
Do you trust AI? The response from AI provided that Arizona ranks 50th in overall public school quality in 2026. The first reaction is a willingness to believe based on rankings in previous years. Everyone in Tucson pays taxes that contribute to the education department and TUSD. Almost ever…
Our football coach says that our QB should be allowed to be considered for the honor. How can he show his abilities if he is not given the chance because the offensive line does not protect him. The BYU game was a travesty!
Is anyone actually "editing" this newspaper? There are often grammatical errors. For months, the rain forecast is 55% every day. Today's comics/puzzles page is a repeat of yesterday's. Why should we continue paying for this "news"paper?
Retired Army Colonel Tom Davis's recent guest editorial explaining why he retired from serving on Congressman Ciscomani's veterans advisory committee should be required reading for everyone, especially during this time. His explanations on what it means to serve honorably are clear and non-n…
Governor candidate Andy Biggs seems to have trouble with Supreme court sizes. He voted to increase Arizona's when Doug Ducy could name the 2 new justices but supports NEVER adding to the US supreme court, which hasn't been done since 1869.
Don Ries' letter (9/26) was on target: as servants of the people whose taxes pay their salaries, no elected government official or bureaucrat should ever sign an NDA. There oughta' be a law! That would preclude behind-the-scenes deals and potential violations of public trust.
On Oct. 26, 1978, an Air Force A-7D Corsair II lost power over Tucson. Captain Fredrick Ashler guided the crippled jet toward an empty UA practice field, staying with it until he ejected--moments before it crashed on Highland Avenue near Sixth Street, narrowly missing Mansfeld Middle School …
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Having just finished watching the CD 6 debate sponsored by Clean Elections was almost too painful to bear. The moderate, Danielle Lerner, did not seem to understand that questions asked should be alternated in their asking. First one candidate and then the other. I also wanted to lend her my…
I am a 90-year-old gay woman who lives in Tucson. I was deeply touched and encouraged by the Tucson Daily Stars sensitive coverage of these two dreadful murders in our community. The photography was excellent. This type of journalism will help to bring understanding and support to our gay co…
Arizona officials love reminding us we prepared for the Colorado River crisis — banking water, building conservation programs, negotiating shortage deals. But look at Las Vegas.
After reading Mr. Johnson’s LTE this morning I’d like to add my name and letter to the many you’ll be getting. Mr. Johnson, of course, is certainly entitled to his take on trump, no question there, it’s just so upsetting to this reader to see his thoughts, alas.
Great article in Friday’s Star on Brian Jeffries. Unless I am mistaken, the Pittsburgh Pirates tried to hire him away from us many years ago. So glad he stayed. He should be in the University of Arizona Sports Hall of Fame.
Candidate Biggs wants to kill the Arizona income tax and jack up the sales tax, thereby shifting the tax burden from the rich to the not-so-rich. He is selling it as the trickle down theory. Which didn't work in Kansas. didn't work for Reagan, didn't work for "W", and most emphatically hasn'…
Americans, including Republicans and MAGAdites, are asking, “Why is Trump doing this to us?” It’s because he’s getting away with doing as he pleases. Trump truly does not care about us. He sees the USA and Americans as a source of plunder for money, riches, and fortune. Remember, it’s all ab…
Representative Juan Ciscomani’s re-election ads say he works for Pima County. His record says otherwise.
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