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Opinion

Local opinion: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base remains vital to Tucson

Local opinion: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base remains vital to Tucson

  • Robert Nordmeyer Special to the ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV

An opinion writer reflects on the sound of military jets flying over Tucson and argues that Davis-Monthan Air Force Base is more than a military installation. The piece highlights the base’s role in national defense, local jobs and its economic impact on Southern Arizona.

Local opinion: PACC's recent accomplishments doesn't include population prevention

Local opinion: PACC's recent accomplishments doesn't include population prevention

  • Candace Charvoz Special to the ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV

An opinion writer argues that expanding adoptions alone will not solve Pima County’s ongoing animal shelter crisis. The piece calls for large-scale spay and neuter programs, stronger oversight of breeding operations and greater investment in pet population prevention to address chronic overc…

Tucson Speaks Out: May 3

Tucson Speaks Out: May 3

    Fix it, don’t name it

    ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV opinion: Arizona's SNAP numbers way down. It's not because of fraud

    ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV opinion: Arizona's SNAP numbers way down. It's not because of fraud

    • Stephen Richer, Josh Heywood Special to the ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV

    An opinion writer examines why Arizona has seen one of the nation’s steepest drops in SNAP enrollment, with nearly 490,000 fewer recipients since early 2025. The piece explores changes to federal policy, state administrative challenges and the potential impact on hundreds of thousands of Ari…

    Tucson speaks out: June 2

    Tucson speaks out: June 2

      Billions and billions of gallons of water

      Tucson Speaks Out: June 1

      Tucson Speaks Out: June 1

        Judge: Trump can curb mail-in voting

        Local opinion: Arizona must protect funding for early childhood programs

        Local opinion: Arizona must protect funding for early childhood programs

        • Tiffany Jones Special to the ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV

        An opinion writer warns that declining tobacco tax revenue could threaten funding for First Things First, Arizona’s early childhood agency. The piece urges state leaders to consider taxing e-cigarettes and vaping products to help sustain programs that support young children, families and ear…

        Letter: ROTFL

        Letter: ROTFL

        • Dan Hunt, Midtown

        I have to laugh if these Trump loyalists - pun intended- are serious and they just never took an economics class or really get outside of Fox entertainment media

        Letter: American History 101

        Letter: American History 101

        • Margaret Gordon Magruder, Downtown

        One time in history, a group of likeminded man came together with a revolutionary idea that all men are equal with liberty/justice/happiness for all. They declared their independence as sovereign states. They started small with a tea party. Battles in Concord/Lexington. Meetings of a second …

        Letter: Trump’s Scam-O-Rama

        Letter: Trump’s Scam-O-Rama

        • Pat Bannon, Midtown

        Trump’s slush fund, Only in America!

        Letter: BILLIONAIRE DATA CARTELS

        Letter: BILLIONAIRE DATA CARTELS

        • Lee Stanfield, East side

        Contrary to the victim blaming in the Guest Op claiming data centers are unfairly "demonized", in reality we have a CARTEL of Billionaires who have intentionally addicted us to the need for data centers and AI in order to apply "warp speed" to the WEALTH TRANSFER from us to them!

        Letter: It takes a Divider

        Letter: It takes a Divider

        • Deb Klumpp, Oro Valley

        Re: letter "It takes a nation" reminds us that the 2024 presidential election was democratically held - not stolen, not rigged, was free and fair. So was the 2020 election, proven over and over. Reminder: Democrats accepted the 2024 results, unlike Republicans in 2020. Trump has spent over s…

        Letter: Tucson a Socialist Community?

        Letter: Tucson a Socialist Community?

        • L.W. Johnson, Foothills

        Tucson Trash & Water rates going up & STILL FREE Bus Rides? About sharing the cost of everything being increased?

        Letter: Diversion Excursion

        Letter: Diversion Excursion

        • Gary Haslett, SaddleBrooke

        To divert from the Epstein File and Ice atrocities, Trump attacked Iran. To divert from the Iran debacle, inflation and billions in unnecessary military spending, there is the billion dollar ballroom. To divert from the ball room disaster, he drained the reflecting pool. To divert from the r…

        Editorial cartoons

        ANOTHER VIEW | Jeff Koterba | Cagle Cartoons

        ANOTHER VIEW | Jeff Koterba | Cagle Cartoons

        ANOTHER VIEW | Dave Granlund | Cagle Cartoons

        ANOTHER VIEW | Dave Granlund | Cagle Cartoons

        Letter: Diversion Excursion

        Letter: Diversion Excursion

          To divert from the Epstein File and Ice atrocities, Trump attacked Iran. To divert from the Iran debacle, inflation and billions in unnecessary military spending, there is the billion dollar ballroom. To divert from the ball room disaster, he drained the reflecting pool. To divert from the r…

          Letter: The Mugging of America

          Letter: The Mugging of America

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            What happens when fewer people choose to have children? | The Ethical Life podcast

            What happens when fewer people choose to have children? | The Ethical Life podcast

              🎧 Large households once seemed ordinary. Today they often attract curiosity. The hosts discuss evolving norms around family size and personal fulfillment.

              Pope Leo stands up for human dignity over AI | Philadelphia Inquirer

              Pope Leo stands up for human dignity over AI | Philadelphia Inquirer

                Pope Leo sets example for other leaders in standing up for human dignity over AI

                Local opinion: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base remains vital to Tucson

                Local opinion: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base remains vital to Tucson

                  An opinion writer reflects on the sound of military jets flying over Tucson and argues that Davis-Monthan Air Force Base is more than a military installation. The piece highlights the base’s role in national defense, local jobs and its economic impact on Southern Arizona.

                  Local opinion: PACC's recent accomplishments doesn't include population prevention

                  Local opinion: PACC's recent accomplishments doesn't include population prevention

                    An opinion writer argues that expanding adoptions alone will not solve Pima County’s ongoing animal shelter crisis. The piece calls for large-scale spay and neuter programs, stronger oversight of breeding operations and greater investment in pet population prevention to address chronic overcrowding at local shelters.

                    This pancreatic cancer drug is so good, it got a standing ovation | Lisa Jarvis

                    This pancreatic cancer drug is so good, it got a standing ovation | Lisa Jarvis

                      It’s not often you see a standing ovation at a medical conference. But over the weekend, a ballroom full of cancer specialists got to their feet to applaud a slide showing that Revolution Medicine’s daraxonrasib doubled the survival time of patients with pancreatic cancer.

                      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.

                      ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV Editorial: New tactic to come after public lands must be stopped

                      ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV 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

                      What happens when fewer people choose to have children? | The Ethical Life podcast

                      What happens when fewer people choose to have children? | The Ethical Life podcast

                      🎧 Large households once seemed ordinary. Today they often attract curiosity. The hosts discuss evolving norms around family size and personal fulfillment.

                      Pope Leo stands up for human dignity over AI | Philadelphia Inquirer

                      Pope Leo stands up for human dignity over AI | Philadelphia Inquirer

                      Pope Leo sets example for other leaders in standing up for human dignity over AI

                      Local opinion: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base remains vital to Tucson

                      Local opinion: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base remains vital to Tucson

                      An opinion writer reflects on the sound of military jets flying over Tucson and argues that Davis-Monthan Air Force Base is more than a military installation. The piece highlights the base’s role in national defense, local jobs and its economic impact on Southern Arizona.

                      Local opinion: PACC's recent accomplishments doesn't include population prevention

                      Local opinion: PACC's recent accomplishments doesn't include population prevention

                      An opinion writer argues that expanding adoptions alone will not solve Pima County’s ongoing animal shelter crisis. The piece calls for large-scale spay and neuter programs, stronger oversight of breeding operations and greater investment in pet population prevention to address chronic overcrowding at local shelters.

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                      ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV opinion: Arizona's SNAP numbers way down. It's not because of fraud

                      ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV opinion: Arizona's SNAP numbers way down. It's not because of fraud

                      Tucson Speaks Out: May 3

                      Tucson Speaks Out: May 3

                      Local opinion: Shukran from the Jewish community

                      Local opinion: Shukran from the Jewish community

                      Shopping

                      How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                      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

                      Affiliate. Learn how to create and use a Solana wallet, stake SOL, swap tokens, bridge assets, and stay secure with Best Wallet’s multi-chain features.

                      Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                      Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                      Affiliate. Learn what a Web3 wallet is, how to set one up, and how to stay safe while exploring DeFi, NFTs, and new crypto coins with beginner‑friendly apps like Best Wallet.​

                      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

                      Letter: ROTFL

                      Letter: ROTFL

                      I have to laugh if these Trump loyalists - pun intended- are serious and they just never took an economics class or really get outside of Fox entertainment media

                      Letter: American History 101

                      Letter: American History 101

                      One time in history, a group of likeminded man came together with a revolutionary idea that all men are equal with liberty/justice/happiness for all. They declared their independence as sovereign states. They started small with a tea party. Battles in Concord/Lexington. Meetings of a second …

                      Letter: Trump’s Scam-O-Rama

                      Letter: Trump’s Scam-O-Rama

                      Trump’s slush fund, Only in America!

                      Letter: BILLIONAIRE DATA CARTELS

                      Letter: BILLIONAIRE DATA CARTELS

                      Contrary to the victim blaming in the Guest Op claiming data centers are unfairly "demonized", in reality we have a CARTEL of Billionaires who have intentionally addicted us to the need for data centers and AI in order to apply "warp speed" to the WEALTH TRANSFER from us to them!

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