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- Shmuly Yanklowitz Special to the Arizona Daily Star
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 healt…
- Lane Santa Cruz Special to the Arizona Daily Star
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…
- Mort Rosenblum Special to the Arizona Daily Star
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, connecti…
- Trevor Nelson Special to the Arizona Daily Star
An opinion writer argues that the Defense Department’s decision to reorganize its list of recognized religious affiliations goes beyond administrative changes and raises broader questions about religious liberty. The piece contends that creating official categories of faith traditions risks …
Electric vehicles drivers should help pay for roads, but not more than other motorists
Ukraine is faring better on the battlefield. Russia’s costs are surging even as its military gains shrink. If Ukraine can sustain this trajectory, perhaps it can finally force Moscow to make a decent peace.
- Miranda Schubert Special to the Arizona Daily Star
City Council member argues that addressing homelessness, addiction and public safety requires more than enforcement alone. The opinion piece highlights investments in affordable housing, behavioral health services, transit access and community outreach programs, contending that meeting basic…
- Straight Arrow News
Russia launched 70 missiles and 611 drones at Ukraine, killing people in Kyiv and Kharkiv and damaging Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, officials said.
- John Prugh, Foothills
One would think that after 2 &1/2 years of bombings and missile strikes in Lebanon and Gaza, and starting a war in Iran, Israel would have run out of arms. But that is not the case. Thanks to American largesse, Israel's supply of bombs and missies remains limitless, resulting in thousand…
- Loyal M Johnson Jr, Oro Valley
Watching History Channel’s Tom Hanks World War II, the glaring observation is that inaction is fatal. During the late 1930’s, Western European leaders, abetted by the United States, ignored the actions of Germany, Japan, and Italy, actually excusing and permitting their vile actions. By 1938…
Editorial cartoons
I wonder at Trump’s grades in charm school. He did flunk Polite, Courtesy, and Gallantry. However, Trump is thought to have gone all the way through grade school. He says. But his vocabulary selection goes no further than that, so that sows doubt about his grasp of the merits of education. I…
Voter's re-districting, political mapping, population voters identifications maps, gendering, call it what ever term you want it's not right what politics is doing to the PEOPLE VOTE. As it's shown on front page in the citizens newspaper of May 15 issue shows a person carrying a sign stating…
The $1.8 billion "slush fund" is simply an advance payment. For the 1500 pardoned January 6 felons. To guarantee that they are on duty on election day in November. Making certain that the vote goes as planned.
As I a lifelong Democrat I wonder why do we keep doing the same dumb things. The recent autopsy of Biden/Harris loss is another example of dems wanting to be fully transparent. Now there is finger pointing, dissension, and ammunition for the Republicans to use in the next election. When Trum…
Jeff Bezos said the top 1% pay a large share of federal income taxes. Technically, this is true, and entirely beside the point.
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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.
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.
Electric vehicles drivers should help pay for roads, but not more than other motorists
Ukraine is faring better on the battlefield. Russia’s costs are surging even as its military gains shrink. If Ukraine can sustain this trajectory, perhaps it can finally force Moscow to make a decent peace.
City Council member argues that addressing homelessness, addiction and public safety requires more than enforcement alone. The opinion piece highlights investments in affordable housing, behavioral health services, transit access and community outreach programs, contending that meeting basic needs is one of the most effective ways to create safer, healthier neighborhoods.
Russia launched 70 missiles and 611 drones at Ukraine, killing people in Kyiv and Kharkiv and damaging Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, officials said.
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Data vs alfalfa
One would think that after 2 &1/2 years of bombings and missile strikes in Lebanon and Gaza, and starting a war in Iran, Israel would have run out of arms. But that is not the case. Thanks to American largesse, Israel's supply of bombs and missies remains limitless, resulting in thousand…
Watching History Channel’s Tom Hanks World War II, the glaring observation is that inaction is fatal. During the late 1930’s, Western European leaders, abetted by the United States, ignored the actions of Germany, Japan, and Italy, actually excusing and permitting their vile actions. By 1938…
Mike Johnson brags about the Republican core principles: