An opinion writer says Pride Month comes at a critical time for Southern Arizona’s LGBTQ+ community as organizations face funding uncertainty and rising demand for services. The piece highlights the role of SAAF in providing housing, healthcare, HIV prevention and youth support, while urging…
An opinion writer criticizes Arizona’s push to attract large-scale data centers, arguing that AI-driven development raises concerns about water use, energy demand, public transparency and community impacts. The piece also challenges claims made by supporters of data center expansion and call…
An Arizona outdoorsman and military veteran is urging elected leaders to protect federal public lands from privatization and sale. The opinion piece argues that public lands support outdoor recreation, hunting, local economies and access for future generations, while warning that once public…
The president of the Living Desert Alliance is urging Pima Community College to reconsider the elimination of its Office of Sustainability and Climate Action & Sustainability Plan. The opinion piece raises concerns about transparency, student impact and the future of sustainability initi…
An opinion writer is urging Arizonans to support the Protect Education Act, a proposed ballot measure that would add new accountability, safety and spending restrictions to the state’s Empowerment Scholarship Account voucher program. The proposal would also set income limits for universal ES…
A former Air Force officer and Arizona public official argues that Congress should approve the full FY2027 defense budget, citing growing threats from China and Russia, the need to modernize America’s nuclear deterrent and the economic impact of defense programs that support thousands of job…
A Tucson candidate for the Arizona Senate reflects on personal experiences with gun violence, immigration challenges, addiction and political upheaval, arguing that a new generation of leaders is needed in state government. The opinion piece also criticizes the voting record of the incumbent…
The private sector is cutting parental leave benefits. The U.S. fertility rate is at sub-replacement levels. Republicans in Congress seem rudderless in the face of affordability concerns.
An opinion writer says Pride Month comes at a critical time for Southern Arizona’s LGBTQ+ community as organizations face funding uncertainty and rising demand for services. The piece highlights the role of SAAF in providing housing, healthcare, HIV prevention and youth support, while urging…
A quarter-century after helping launch a servant leadership program, Richard Kyte reflects on why leaders who build trust, engagement and strong workplace cultures matter more than ever.
Obnoxious redistricting war must end
An opinion writer criticizes Arizona’s push to attract large-scale data centers, arguing that AI-driven development raises concerns about water use, energy demand, public transparency and community impacts. The piece also challenges claims made by supporters of data center expansion and call…
An Arizona outdoorsman and military veteran is urging elected leaders to protect federal public lands from privatization and sale. The opinion piece argues that public lands support outdoor recreation, hunting, local economies and access for future generations, while warning that once public…
The president of the Living Desert Alliance is urging Pima Community College to reconsider the elimination of its Office of Sustainability and Climate Action & Sustainability Plan. The opinion piece raises concerns about transparency, student impact and the future of sustainability initi…
An opinion writer says competing proposals from Upper and Lower Colorado River Basin states are setting the stage for a major legal battle over water rights and conservation. With a federal deadline looming in 2026, the dispute could ultimately be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court, carrying major implications for Arizona and the Southwest’s water future.
An opinion writer says hundreds of thousands of Arizonans have lost SNAP benefits amid federal policy changes and state processing challenges. The piece highlights the impact on tribal communities, where residents report long waits, staffing shortages and barriers to accessing food assistance.
An opinion writer argues that Arizona’s limited jurisdiction courts were built for a different era and are increasingly ill-equipped to handle modern issues such as homelessness, addiction and mental illness. The piece calls for new approaches that balance accountability with solutions aimed at reducing repeated court involvement and improving community stability.
An opinion writer examines the lifestyles and political influence of some of America’s wealthiest individuals, arguing that the concentration of wealth and power has reshaped public policy, taxation and democracy. The piece explores questions of civic responsibility, political spending and the role of billionaires in modern society.
An opinion writer says parents, schools and communities all play a critical role in supporting young people facing mental health challenges. The piece encourages families to seek help without stigma and highlights the importance of early intervention, counseling and community support for adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression and emotional distress.
An opinion writer argues that newly confirmed Bureau of Land Management Director Steve Pearce’s past support for transferring or selling federal lands raises concerns for Arizona’s public lands, wildlife habitat and outdoor recreation economy. The piece calls for balanced management that considers conservation alongside development and resource use.
To our readers:
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.
The private sector is cutting parental leave benefits. The U.S. fertility rate is at sub-replacement levels. Republicans in Congress seem rudderless in the face of affordability concerns.
An opinion writer says Pride Month comes at a critical time for Southern Arizona’s LGBTQ+ community as organizations face funding uncertainty and rising demand for services. The piece highlights the role of SAAF in providing housing, healthcare, HIV prevention and youth support, while urging community members to stay engaged through advocacy, volunteering and donations.
A quarter-century after helping launch a servant leadership program, Richard Kyte reflects on why leaders who build trust, engagement and strong workplace cultures matter more than ever.
Obnoxious redistricting war must end
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The Arizona Legislature passes many birdbrained bills, but the one promoting small nuclear plants takes the cake. Nukes require huge amounts of water to cool them. Do we have any water to spare? Nukes often pollute the groundwater with deadly radioactivity. The now-closed plant in Vermont le…
Efforts to sell off or privatize our public land seem to be coming at us from all sides lately. As a passionate fly fisherman and member of Trout Unlimited, I’ve fought back against each one and worked hard to keep my community informed. That’s why I applaud Representative Ciscomani (R-AZ) f…
I know! It's like beating a dead horse but I think that it is funny (ironic) that anything that goes against his perceptions is "fake news" or rigged, but on the other hand, if it's something that he agrees with or satisfies his ideas, well not a peep about impropriety. This is only my opini…
Why are Christian Nationalists so concerned with what happens in other people's bedrooms? They don't seem concerned with the mistreatment of other people or the removal of food from hungry children or the blatant verbal attacks on anyone who disagrees or the removal of historical documents a…
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