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ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV editorial: Julia Benitez, 'la abuela,' must be released

ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV editorial: Julia Benitez, 'la abuela,' must be released

    ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV border reporter Emily Bregel reported last Sunday that our government is in the business of jailing confused grandmothers with no criminal history.

    ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV Editorial: The Star endorses Propositions 418, 419

    ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV Editorial: The Star endorses Propositions 418, 419

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    The ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV endorses the passage of Propositions 418 and 419, the RTA Next plan and funding authorization.

    ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV editorial: Attacking Mark Kelly's military career is shameful overreach

    ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV editorial: Attacking Mark Kelly's military career is shameful overreach

      There is absolutely no reason to question Mark Kelly’s patriotism or the validity of his military service, rank, and retirement status. To do so is a shameful abuse of power.

      ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV Editorial: No room in Tucson for antisemitism

      ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV Editorial: No room in Tucson for antisemitism

        Elsewhere on this page, Hava Leipzig Holzhauer, the president and CEO of Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona, Greater Tucson's Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Foundation, relates an act of antisemitism here in Tucson just a day after the horrific massacre at a Hanukkah celebrati…

        ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV editorial: GOP is evading democracy by refusing to seat Grijalva

        ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV editorial: GOP is evading democracy by refusing to seat Grijalva

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        Have we so normalized governmental fraudulence that it’s acceptable for the Speaker of the House to be casual about swearing in elected members of Congress?

        ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV Editorial: Information outage keeps Project Blue in the dark

        ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV Editorial: Information outage keeps Project Blue in the dark

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        Project Blue. What a catchy name. Evokes images of clear skies. And water. Which, in the desert, are mutually exclusive.

        ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV editorial: Preserve our public lands

        ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV editorial: Preserve our public lands

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        Public lands are ours. They belong to all Americans. Congress must reject Trump Administration efforts to sell them into private hands.

        ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV editorial: Julia Benitez, 'la abuela,' must be released

        ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV editorial: Julia Benitez, 'la abuela,' must be released

          ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV border reporter Emily Bregel reported last Sunday that our government is in the business of jailing confused grandmothers with no criminal history.

          ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV Editorial: The Star endorses Propositions 418, 419

          ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV Editorial: The Star endorses Propositions 418, 419

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          The ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV endorses the passage of Propositions 418 and 419, the RTA Next plan and funding authorization.

          Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

          Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

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          🎧 The hosts examine how personalized feeds amplify conflict, bury progress and leave citizens exhausted and polarized, reinforcing a distorted picture of society that feels broken and perpetually on edge.

          ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV editorial: Attacking Mark Kelly's military career is shameful overreach

          ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV editorial: Attacking Mark Kelly's military career is shameful overreach

            There is absolutely no reason to question Mark Kelly’s patriotism or the validity of his military service, rank, and retirement status. To do so is a shameful abuse of power.

            ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV Editorial: No room in Tucson for antisemitism

            ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV Editorial: No room in Tucson for antisemitism

              Elsewhere on this page, Hava Leipzig Holzhauer, the president and CEO of Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona, Greater Tucson's Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Foundation, relates an act of antisemitism here in Tucson just a day after the horrific massacre at a Hanukkah celebrati…

              ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV editorial: GOP is evading democracy by refusing to seat Grijalva

              ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV editorial: GOP is evading democracy by refusing to seat Grijalva

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              Have we so normalized governmental fraudulence that it’s acceptable for the Speaker of the House to be casual about swearing in elected members of Congress?

              ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV Editorial: Information outage keeps Project Blue in the dark

              ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV Editorial: Information outage keeps Project Blue in the dark

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              Project Blue. What a catchy name. Evokes images of clear skies. And water. Which, in the desert, are mutually exclusive.

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              ANOTHER VIEW | Dave Whamond | Cagle Cartoons

              ANOTHER VIEW | Dave Whamond | Cagle Cartoons

              ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV editorial: Preserve our public lands

              ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV editorial: Preserve our public lands

                Public lands are ours. They belong to all Americans. Congress must reject Trump Administration efforts to sell them into private hands.

                ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV Editorial: The University of Arizona must comply with the law

                ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV Editorial: The University of Arizona must comply with the law

                  President Garimella, we urge you to take steps to get the University of Arizona into compliance with public-records law.

                  ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV editorial: No on Prop 414

                    The ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV believes that the City of Tucson, with a budget surplus and an already high sales-tax rate, should find other ways to finance key initiatives before asking for another half-cent sales tax increase over 10 years.

                    ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV Editorial: 'Blatantly unconstitutional' is just the beginning

                    ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV Editorial: 'Blatantly unconstitutional' is just the beginning

                      U.S. District Judge John C. Coughenour is not known for mincing words.

                      St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

                      St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

                        Why is Congress protecting untraceable weapons?

                        The ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV's endorsements for 2024

                        The ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV's endorsements for 2024

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                          ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV editorial: The cynical and dangerous Prop. 134

                          ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV editorial: The cynical and dangerous Prop. 134

                            Direct democracy.

                            ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV editorial: Hoping for a good UA result from a closed process

                            ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV editorial: Hoping for a good UA result from a closed process

                            Congratulations to Suresh Garimella, 23rd president of the University of Arizona.

                            ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV Editorial: A win for 'restorative justice'

                            ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV Editorial: A win for 'restorative justice'

                            Congratulations to Laura Conover on winning a bitterly fought primary contest to gain a second term as Pima County Attorney.

                            Be very afraid of Project 2025 | What keeps you up at night? podcast

                            Be very afraid of Project 2025 | What keeps you up at night? podcast

                            In her latest What keeps you up at night? podcast, columnist Lynn Schmidt shares her concerns over Project 2025 and the current state of America's politics. 

                            ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV editorial: The folly of using impeachment as an outlet for political pique

                            ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV editorial: The folly of using impeachment as an outlet for political pique

                            An all-Republican committee of the Arizona House of Representatives has decided to call for the impeachment of Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes.

                            ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV editorial: Violent-crime trend encouraging, not cataclysmic

                            ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV editorial: Violent-crime trend encouraging, not cataclysmic

                            In a recent opEd, incomplete and therefore wildly inaccurate violent-crime data led to a bad take on Tucson and Pima County public policy. We're happy to report that Tucson's violent crime rate, while still too high, is trending in the right direction

                            ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV editorial: Indictments good for democracy in Arizona and across nation

                            ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV editorial: Indictments good for democracy in Arizona and across nation

                            ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV editorial: Arizona's indictments of "fake electors" and Trump attorneys and aides are a regrettable but necessary step toward recalibrating our fevered political landscape.

                            ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV editorial: Here on the border, we bear the cost of bad politics

                            ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV editorial: Here on the border, we bear the cost of bad politics

                            In 2015, announcing his run for the presidency, Donald Trump sparked outrage, made headlines — and gathered significant support — by asserting that Mexico was sending “rapists†across the border.

                            New reports look at sex discrimination in the labor market and gender-affirming care for minors | Utterly Moderate podcast

                            New reports look at sex discrimination in the labor market and gender-affirming care for minors | Utterly Moderate podcast

                            Progress is being made in combatting sex discrimination in the workforce, but there are concerns gender-affirming care for minors. Learn more on the Utterly Moderate podcast.

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                            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

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

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

                            Coping with rejection on campus and beyond | What keeps you up at night? podcast

                            Coping with rejection on campus and beyond | What keeps you up at night? podcast

                            Harlan Cohen, a bestselling author and journalist who has visited over 500 high school and college campuses, talks about how to help teens and young adults cope with rejection. 

                            Editorial: Unraveling the facts surrounding Nex Benedict's death

                            Editorial: Unraveling the facts surrounding Nex Benedict's death

                            We can only report on the known facts at the time. We would rather be accurate than first. Anything less would be a disservice to Nex Benedict, the editorial states. 

                            ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV editorial: U of A's fiscal hall of mirrors

                            ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV editorial: U of A's fiscal hall of mirrors

                            Clearly, University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins has lost whatever credibility he once had with faculty, staff and most importantly the public. Which leads us to wonder if the Regents are attacking this problem with anywhere near the sense of purpose they exuded at the December meeting, or if they are simply spackling over the rough patches until eyes are diverted elsewhere.

                            ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV editorial: Border chaos requires immediate action

                            ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV editorial: Border chaos requires immediate action

                            The Lukeville closure has created an untenable situation that must be dealt with now. If that weren’t crystal-clear before, the shooting death in an American car on a Sonoran highway this week — part of one of the detour routes to Rocky Point — certainly should make it so. 

                            ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV editorial: U of A must communicate about its 'crisis'

                            ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV editorial: U of A must communicate about its 'crisis'

                            The University of Arizona’s financial issues are surprising and concerning. But the underlying reasons for them — and the way the university’s leadership has chosen to deal with both the perception and the reality, with heedlessness and hubris — are far more worrisome.

                            ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV editorial: When the going gets tough, don't walk away

                            ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV editorial: When the going gets tough, don't walk away

                            Agricultural leaders' withdrawal from sensitive talks on Arizona's rural water supply is unfortunate, and ultimately not the answer. Continued engagement would be better.

                            ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV editorial: Report is call for CBP reform

                            ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV editorial: Report is call for CBP reform

                            U.S. Customs and Border Protection leaders should take a new report showing human-rights abuses by agents seriously. Accountability should be swift and transparent.

                            Introducing the ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV's Editorial Advisory Board

                            Introducing the ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV's Editorial Advisory Board

                            The ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV announces a 10-member Editorial Advisory Board, its members volunteering to help the Star reflect the community in its news and Opinion pages.

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