Ruiz is the better candidate
- Loran Hancock, Northwest side
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…
- Philip Reinecker, East side
A recent photograph of Trumps ear that was allegedly struck by a bullet from a high powered rifle indicates no damage to the ear. Surprising because ear cartilage does not regenerate. But this is Trump. He just recently shot a 70 at his own golf course and went home with the trophy. A profes…
- Gary Haslett, SaddleBrooke
This week republican representative, Thomas Massie, introduced a bill to impeach Defense Secretary Pete “Big A” Hegseth for various offenses, including war crimes. With a republican majority in the House, and not wanting to upset Trump, this bill would be easily defeated, right?
- Loran Hancock, Northwest side
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…
- Don Baker, Northeast side
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!
Editorial cartoons
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…
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?
Sometimes the opinion columns of Froma Harrop read like pieces in gossip columns, but her latest one on September 12th was a hateful rant against New York Mayor Mamdani. She defended Israel and condemned demonstrations outside synagogues but said nothing about damage inflicted on people in t…
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.
Many countries major source of income is from petroleum These resources bring great financial benefit for those countries and their citizens In America and Canada the private sector owns the resources, the benefit is good paying jobs for workers and taxes paid.
In the last five years Elon Musk has received over $38 BILLION in government contracts, interest free loans, subsidies (free money), and tax incentives (more free money). He has also received untold BILLIONS for undisclosed contracts due to “national security.” This is tax payer’s money.
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.
Today, just for grins, I looked up the term "trumped" or "trumped up" on line. I must say the answer did not supprise me. "Trumped" originates from the late 14th century, meaning to deceive or cheat, derived from the Old French word "tromper." It evolved to mean "fabricate" or "devise" by th…
Which way is it, Andy?
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 …
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…
Women’s health has spent too much time fighting the same battles.
Where are Donald’s promised $2000 rebates for the tariffs from last year? Never happened. Instead, the Nonpartisan Tax Foundation estimates tariffs cost each American $1000 in 2025 and that will likely increase to $1300 this year. And what happened to his promised $5000 dividend for each Ame…
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Now it's "loyalty pledges" (I support the DT agenda) for any government jobs? The king bypasses Congress, owns the less-than-Supreme Court, rules by proclamation. He wants both sides of Congress to support him so the things he wants to do can be legitimatized? Will he then be able to rename …
John Shaw's LTE "models of statesmanship" was a good perspective at a time when the US had statesmen. I would like to add that both Roosevelt and Eisenhower invested in the infrastructure of the US and fueled our recovery from the great depression and WWII. When Eisenhower warned us about th…
President’s bombshell
Yesterday I ordered my prescription meds from Canada (they are way too expensive here even with insurance). In addition to the usual charge for the meds and shipping, now there is a new line item: $55.06 for "tariff offset". Thanks, Donald. Just what this fixed-income retiree needed on top o…
Agreed, immigration should be conducted according to law. The US was formed by immigrants and has progressed to its current stature because of immigrants. You said that "he" is controlling who comes into our country by adhering to law is a far stretch from the truth. The Constitution provide…
May it please the Court
Every day we anxiously await the latest deranged ideas from the uncoupled mind of a ludicrous “stable genius.” Not to disappoint…
According to the Star, Aug. 25, kindergarten vaccination rates in Arizona are among the lowest in the U.S. It also reported that 92.4% of kindergarteners were vaccinated for measles, mumps, and rubella. Arizona kindergarteners, 87.4% was not high enough for herd immunity. Parents are seeking…