David McCumber
@dcmcc.bsky.social
Editor (Arizona Daily Star), author, dad/husband. Sucker for dogs, cats, critters. Billiards, cars, coffee, cooking, Cubs. Fishing, backcountry.
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Look at these cosplay cowboys, geared up to wage war against us.
NEW: Footage of a US citizen in Chicago being rammed then dragged from her car on her way to work.
Abducted, with no warrant, her family couldn’t find her for hours.
She was later released with NO CHARGE.
A DHS statement said she “violently resisted arrest, injuring two officers”.
You decide…
Abducted, with no warrant, her family couldn’t find her for hours.
She was later released with NO CHARGE.
A DHS statement said she “violently resisted arrest, injuring two officers”.
You decide…
November 3, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Look at these cosplay cowboys, geared up to wage war against us.
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DHS says our new piece is "dishonest, slanted, and fundamentally inaccurate" but won't say why. Here's the story where we show with evidence that DHS spliced together clips spanning years and multiple locations to create its own reality. Gift link wapo.st/4nuDGwf
October 30, 2025 at 3:26 AM
DHS says our new piece is "dishonest, slanted, and fundamentally inaccurate" but won't say why. Here's the story where we show with evidence that DHS spliced together clips spanning years and multiple locations to create its own reality. Gift link wapo.st/4nuDGwf
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For Star subscribers: Kamel Maklad has been held in immigration detention in Arizona for more than two years. Last month the Trump administration tried to deport him to Venezuela.
Syrian man languishes as DHS seeks third-country removal, despite winning case
For Star subscribers: Kamel Maklad has been held in immigration detention in Arizona for more than two years. Last month the Trump administration tried to deport him to Venezuela.
tucson.com
October 25, 2025 at 4:03 PM
For Star subscribers: Kamel Maklad has been held in immigration detention in Arizona for more than two years. Last month the Trump administration tried to deport him to Venezuela.
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Sharing this 102 year old WW2 Vet who is fighting fascism a second time.
October 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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When you’ve pissed off WeRateDogs so much they’re calling you “fucking losers” on Main you have absolutely lost all merit in the court of public opinion
October 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
When you’ve pissed off WeRateDogs so much they’re calling you “fucking losers” on Main you have absolutely lost all merit in the court of public opinion
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That initiative led me to write this column last year, exasperated at how legislators (and the general public) seem to want to blame everything on the border, and take no responsibility ourselves!
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Tim Steller's column: Every problem is blamed on the border -- why not beer?
For Arizona Daily Star subscribers: Arizona voters will get to consider the so-called Border Security Act. The hodge-podge of measures in the referendum are all related to the border, the
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October 16, 2025 at 12:17 AM
That initiative led me to write this column last year, exasperated at how legislators (and the general public) seem to want to blame everything on the border, and take no responsibility ourselves!
tucson.com/news/local/s...
tucson.com/news/local/s...
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University of Arizona softball holds a practice session at Hillenbrand Stadium on Wednesday morning.
Photos: Arizona softball practices at Hillenbrand Stadium
University of Arizona softball holds a practice session at Hillenbrand Stadium on Wednesday morning.
tucson.com
October 16, 2025 at 12:16 AM
University of Arizona softball holds a practice session at Hillenbrand Stadium on Wednesday morning.
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🚨: A group of top UA professors have written a 20-page letter to President Garimella, urging him to reject the White House higher education compact, saying there's no assurance that they will receive the promised federal funding. Read my exclusive:
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See the names: Top U of A professors urge rejection of Trump compact
There's no assurance the University of Arizona would actually get funding benefits for complying, the Regents professors warn.
tucson.com
October 14, 2025 at 4:54 PM
🚨: A group of top UA professors have written a 20-page letter to President Garimella, urging him to reject the White House higher education compact, saying there's no assurance that they will receive the promised federal funding. Read my exclusive:
tucson.com/news/local/e...
tucson.com/news/local/e...
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Horrifying
Member of the Chicago press gets arrested by
masked ICE GOONS
masked ICE GOONS
October 11, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Horrifying
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This video of Chicagoans intervening to save a man from being abducted off the streets by ICE is making the rounds on Instagram.
Community action works.
Source: www.instagram.com/reel/DPZL2AL...
Community action works.
Source: www.instagram.com/reel/DPZL2AL...
October 5, 2025 at 5:24 PM
This video of Chicagoans intervening to save a man from being abducted off the streets by ICE is making the rounds on Instagram.
Community action works.
Source: www.instagram.com/reel/DPZL2AL...
Community action works.
Source: www.instagram.com/reel/DPZL2AL...
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“Catherine Rampell is joining The Bulwark, where she will write a weekly economics and policy-focused newsletter while contributing to the company’s podcasts and YouTube channels.
‘Catherine is one of the best…We’re beyond thrilled she’s decided to join us.’”
www.semafor.com/article/10/0...
‘Catherine is one of the best…We’re beyond thrilled she’s decided to join us.’”
www.semafor.com/article/10/0...
Washington Post economics columnist moves to The Bulwark
Catherine Rampell will write a weekly economics and policy-focused newsletter for the anti-Trump media brand.
www.semafor.com
October 6, 2025 at 2:05 AM
“Catherine Rampell is joining The Bulwark, where she will write a weekly economics and policy-focused newsletter while contributing to the company’s podcasts and YouTube channels.
‘Catherine is one of the best…We’re beyond thrilled she’s decided to join us.’”
www.semafor.com/article/10/0...
‘Catherine is one of the best…We’re beyond thrilled she’s decided to join us.’”
www.semafor.com/article/10/0...
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UA Provost Patricia Prelock detailed the UA's new enrollment strategy, which included reducing the amount of merit-based financial aid for out-of-state students — one of the major reasons stated in UA's 2023 financial crisis. Read my exclusive:
tucson.com/news/local/s...
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U of A cuts back on financial aid for out-of-state students
University of Arizona Provost Patricia Prelock says the UA intentionally changed its enrollment strategy to have smaller, “right-sized” classes, give more access to Arizona students and those who need...
tucson.com
October 3, 2025 at 10:35 PM
UA Provost Patricia Prelock detailed the UA's new enrollment strategy, which included reducing the amount of merit-based financial aid for out-of-state students — one of the major reasons stated in UA's 2023 financial crisis. Read my exclusive:
tucson.com/news/local/s...
tucson.com/news/local/s...
Good morning, Tucson!
October 3, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Good morning, Tucson!
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Q: How did the White House decide it was appropriate for Jared Kushner to be working on matters that involve Qatar, the UAE, Saudi Arabia -- 3 countries combined that have given him more than $2.5b
LEAVITT: It's frankly despicable that you're trying to suggest that it's inappropriate
LEAVITT: It's frankly despicable that you're trying to suggest that it's inappropriate
October 1, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Q: How did the White House decide it was appropriate for Jared Kushner to be working on matters that involve Qatar, the UAE, Saudi Arabia -- 3 countries combined that have given him more than $2.5b
LEAVITT: It's frankly despicable that you're trying to suggest that it's inappropriate
LEAVITT: It's frankly despicable that you're trying to suggest that it's inappropriate
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so many dead canaries and we just keep on mining
September 17, 2025 at 11:10 PM
so many dead canaries and we just keep on mining
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Redford, Hagerty. Nobody wants to live through this shit www.startribune.com/brooks-legen...
Brooks: Legendary N.D. columnist Marilyn Hagerty, of viral Olive Garden review fame, dies at 99
Her journalism career spanned almost 70 years. In her 80s, one wholesome Olive Garden review launched her to global fame and a book deal.
www.startribune.com
September 18, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Redford, Hagerty. Nobody wants to live through this shit www.startribune.com/brooks-legen...
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This is a massive, history making abuse of your power. It will define your legacy and one day you will come to regret punishing free speech and trying to destroy democracy.
September 18, 2025 at 12:53 AM
This is a massive, history making abuse of your power. It will define your legacy and one day you will come to regret punishing free speech and trying to destroy democracy.
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Autumn already! - But why regret an eternal sun, if we are committed to the discovery of divine clarity, - far from people who die over the seasons.
~Arthur Rimbaud, from, “Adieu”
~Arthur Rimbaud, from, “Adieu”
September 17, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Autumn already! - But why regret an eternal sun, if we are committed to the discovery of divine clarity, - far from people who die over the seasons.
~Arthur Rimbaud, from, “Adieu”
~Arthur Rimbaud, from, “Adieu”
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The right only believes in free speech when it protects their voices. Jimmy Kimmel floated the obvious, maybe the Charlie Kirk killer wasn’t some mythical “antifa leftist” but came from their own side, and suddenly his show is on “indefinite pause.”
One step closer to authoritarianism.
One step closer to authoritarianism.
September 18, 2025 at 12:29 AM
The right only believes in free speech when it protects their voices. Jimmy Kimmel floated the obvious, maybe the Charlie Kirk killer wasn’t some mythical “antifa leftist” but came from their own side, and suddenly his show is on “indefinite pause.”
One step closer to authoritarianism.
One step closer to authoritarianism.
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Yes, release the Epstein files!!!
September 16, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Yes, release the Epstein files!!!
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Greg Hansen's Notebook: From moving marketing and advertising services in house to securing a $5 million commitment, Arizona athletic director Desireé Reed-Francois finds new ways to pay the bills.
Arizona athletic director keeps finding new ways to pay the bills | Greg Hansen
Greg Hansen's Notebook: From moving marketing and advertising services in house to securing a $5 million commitment, Arizona athletic director Desireé Reed-Francois finds new ways to pay the bills.
tucson.com
September 17, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Greg Hansen's Notebook: From moving marketing and advertising services in house to securing a $5 million commitment, Arizona athletic director Desireé Reed-Francois finds new ways to pay the bills.
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Project Blue developers now plan to air-cool the massive data-center complex, rather than cool it with water.
Developers now plan to air-cool Project Blue at original Pima County site
Project Blue developers now plan to air-cool the massive data-center complex, rather than cool it with water.
tucson.com
September 17, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Project Blue developers now plan to air-cool the massive data-center complex, rather than cool it with water.
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Keep an eye out for these 16 players from the University of Arizona and/or Tucson who are on NFL season-opening rosters or practice squads in 2025.
T-Mac, Loop, Savaiinaea and Ransom among top NFL rookies with Tucson ties
Keep an eye out for these 16 players from the University of Arizona and/or Tucson who are on NFL season-opening rosters or practice squads in 2025.
tucson.com
September 4, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Keep an eye out for these 16 players from the University of Arizona and/or Tucson who are on NFL season-opening rosters or practice squads in 2025.
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About this Florida vaccine story:
When they were little - 1 yr and 3 1/2 - my two older boys, who’d had all their shots, got whooping cough.
We asked their pediatrician what would’ve happened if they hadn’t been vaccinated.
“Oh, they’d have died.”
When they were little - 1 yr and 3 1/2 - my two older boys, who’d had all their shots, got whooping cough.
We asked their pediatrician what would’ve happened if they hadn’t been vaccinated.
“Oh, they’d have died.”
September 3, 2025 at 10:06 PM
About this Florida vaccine story:
When they were little - 1 yr and 3 1/2 - my two older boys, who’d had all their shots, got whooping cough.
We asked their pediatrician what would’ve happened if they hadn’t been vaccinated.
“Oh, they’d have died.”
When they were little - 1 yr and 3 1/2 - my two older boys, who’d had all their shots, got whooping cough.
We asked their pediatrician what would’ve happened if they hadn’t been vaccinated.
“Oh, they’d have died.”