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Any commercial websites wishing to use this RSS file, please contact Dallas Observer. letters@dallasobserver.com (Dallas Observer Editor) web@voicemediagroup.com (Dallas Observer Webmaster) https://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss https://www.dallasobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/09/RSS-DAL_1320x825-100.jpg The Leading Independent News Source in Dallas, Texas https://www.dallasobserver.com 144 90 https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/santos-rodriguezs-murder-still-demands-dallas-reckon-with-its-past-40694497/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40694497 Michael Phillips https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/santos-rodriguezs-murder-still-demands-dallas-reckon-with-its-past-40694497/#respond Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0500 The 1973 police murder of a 12-year-old changed Dallas forever, but activists say the city still has work to do to ensure his death is remembered, and never repeated.]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/santos-rodriguezs-murder-still-demands-dallas-reckon-with-its-past-40694497/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/ice-the-mental-health-emergency-we-can-no-longer-ignore-40687949/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40687949 Sindy Benavides https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/ice-the-mental-health-emergency-we-can-no-longer-ignore-40687949/#respond Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Anti-immigrant policies are fanning the flames of a youth mental health crisis. Here’s how governments can respond. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/ice-the-mental-health-emergency-we-can-no-longer-ignore-40687949/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/racist-protests-at-karmelo-anthony-trial-distubingly-familiar-in-collin-county-40685668/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40685668 Michael Phillips https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/racist-protests-at-karmelo-anthony-trial-distubingly-familiar-in-collin-county-40685668/#respond Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Real leaders need to inspire Collin County to reflect on the lessons of its racist past before it is too late.]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/racist-protests-at-karmelo-anthony-trial-distubingly-familiar-in-collin-county-40685668/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/opinion-how-north-texans-can-better-confront-animal-cruelty-and-neglect-40672158/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40672158 Cesar Perea https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/opinion-how-north-texans-can-better-confront-animal-cruelty-and-neglect-40672158/#respond Mon, 11 May 2026 09:00:00 -0500 The American Humane Society recently rescued more than 75 animals in Ellis County. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/opinion-how-north-texans-can-better-confront-animal-cruelty-and-neglect-40672158/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/texas-gop-anti-sharia-message-is-islamophobic-40665536/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40665536 Michael Phillips https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/texas-gop-anti-sharia-message-is-islamophobic-40665536/#respond Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0500 You can forgive historians if they are overwhelmed by a sense of déjà vu as they witness the hate and vitriol aimed at Muslims by Texas Republicans today.  ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/texas-gop-anti-sharia-message-is-islamophobic-40665536/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/texas-dei-changes-negatively-affect-child-welfare-systems-40662788/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40662788 Erica Butler https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/texas-dei-changes-negatively-affect-child-welfare-systems-40662788/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Recent changes in Texas' DEI legislation, such as Senate Bill 17, are affecting the state's child welfare and behavioral health systems.]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/texas-dei-changes-negatively-affect-child-welfare-systems-40662788/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/henry-wades-grim-dallas-county-legacy-40660981/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40660981 Michael Phillips https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/henry-wades-grim-dallas-county-legacy-40660981/#respond Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:28:45 -0500 Cesar Chavez's name is forever tainted following a recent, horrific report. Dallas County should now move to strike Henry Wade's name from the juvenile justice center. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/henry-wades-grim-dallas-county-legacy-40660981/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/why-texas-shouldnt-dictate-every-word-students-read-40659590/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40659590 Mollie Wright https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/why-texas-shouldnt-dictate-every-word-students-read-40659590/#respond Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0500 A local teacher explains why a state-mandated reading list for secondary school is a bad idea. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/why-texas-shouldnt-dictate-every-word-students-read-40659590/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/dallas-county-texas-death-penalty-lethal-injection-40654930/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40654930 Michael Phillips https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/dallas-county-texas-death-penalty-lethal-injection-40654930/#respond Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:30:00 -0500 Texas will reach a shameful milestone on May 14 with the execution of Edward Busby. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/dallas-county-texas-death-penalty-lethal-injection-40654930/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/in-the-wake-of-exhibit-removal-there-is-a-crisis-for-artistic-freedom-unfolding-at-unt-40651989/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40651989 William Harris https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/in-the-wake-of-exhibit-removal-there-is-a-crisis-for-artistic-freedom-unfolding-at-unt-40651989/#respond Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:23:07 -0500 The University of North Texas has made a habit of pulling art from public view in recent years. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/in-the-wake-of-exhibit-removal-there-is-a-crisis-for-artistic-freedom-unfolding-at-unt-40651989/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer