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ӰAV editorial: Julia Benitez, 'la abuela,' must be released

ӰAV editorial: Julia Benitez, 'la abuela,' must be released

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

    ӰAV Editorial: The Star endorses Propositions 418, 419

    ӰAV Editorial: The Star endorses Propositions 418, 419

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

    ӰAV editorial: Attacking Mark Kelly's military career is shameful overreach

    ӰAV 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.

      ӰAV Editorial: No room in Tucson for antisemitism

      ӰAV 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…

        ӰAV editorial: GOP is evading democracy by refusing to seat Grijalva

        ӰAV 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?

        ӰAV Editorial: Information outage keeps Project Blue in the dark

        ӰAV 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.

        ӰAV editorial: Preserve our public lands

        ӰAV 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.

        Local opinion: A subscriber’s hope for the ӰAV

        Local opinion: A subscriber’s hope for the ӰAV

        • David Brunk Special to the ӰAV

        I read with genuine interest the ӰAV’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

        • Susan Atkinson Special to the ӰAV

        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.

        ӰAV Editorial: New tactic to come after public lands must be stopped

        ӰAV 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

          • Linda Dugan Special to the ӰAV

          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.

          ӰAV editorial: Julia Benitez, 'la abuela,' must be released

          ӰAV editorial: Julia Benitez, 'la abuela,' must be released

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

            ӰAV Editorial: The Star endorses Propositions 418, 419

            ӰAV Editorial: The Star endorses Propositions 418, 419

            • ӰAV Editorial

            The ӰAV 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.

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            ANOTHER VIEW | Dave Whamond | Cagle Cartoons

            ANOTHER VIEW | Dave Whamond | Cagle Cartoons

            ANOTHER VIEW | Bob Englehart | Cagle Cartoons

            ANOTHER VIEW | Bob Englehart | Cagle Cartoons

            ӰAV editorial: Attacking Mark Kelly's military career is shameful overreach

            ӰAV 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.

              ӰAV Editorial: No room in Tucson for antisemitism

              ӰAV 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…

                ӰAV editorial: GOP is evading democracy by refusing to seat Grijalva

                ӰAV editorial: GOP is evading democracy by refusing to seat Grijalva

                  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?

                  ӰAV Editorial: Information outage keeps Project Blue in the dark

                  ӰAV Editorial: Information outage keeps Project Blue in the dark

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

                    ӰAV editorial: Preserve our public lands

                    ӰAV 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.

                      ӰAV Editorial: The University of Arizona must comply with the law

                      ӰAV 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.

                        ӰAV editorial: No on Prop 414

                          The ӰAV 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.

                          ӰAV Editorial: 'Blatantly unconstitutional' is just the beginning

                          ӰAV 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 ӰAV's endorsements for 2024

                          The ӰAV's endorsements for 2024

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                          ӰAV editorial: The cynical and dangerous Prop. 134

                          ӰAV editorial: The cynical and dangerous Prop. 134

                          Direct democracy.

                          ӰAV editorial: Hoping for a good UA result from a closed process

                          ӰAV editorial: Hoping for a good UA result from a closed process

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

                          ӰAV Editorial: A win for 'restorative justice'

                          ӰAV 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. 

                          ӰAV editorial: The folly of using impeachment as an outlet for political pique

                          ӰAV 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.

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                          ӰAV editorial: Violent-crime trend encouraging, not cataclysmic

                          ӰAV 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

                          ӰAV editorial: Indictments good for democracy in Arizona and across nation

                          ӰAV editorial: Indictments good for democracy in Arizona and across nation

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

                          ӰAV editorial: Here on the border, we bear the cost of bad politics

                          ӰAV 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.

                          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. 

                          ӰAV editorial: U of A's fiscal hall of mirrors

                          ӰAV 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.

                          ӰAV editorial: Border chaos requires immediate action

                          ӰAV 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. 

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