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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/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/john-cornyn-hopes-naming-highway-for-trump-is-road-to-senate-reelection-40674466/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40674466 Kelly Dearmore https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/john-cornyn-hopes-naming-highway-for-trump-is-road-to-senate-reelection-40674466/#respond Wed, 13 May 2026 09:54:22 -0500 The senator from Texas wants to name some thing big after a president who really likes having things named after him. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/john-cornyn-hopes-naming-highway-for-trump-is-road-to-senate-reelection-40674466/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/observers-spring-membership-drive-tops-goal-40668117/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40668117 Patrick Williams https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/observers-spring-membership-drive-tops-goal-40668117/#respond Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:33:45 -0500 Your generosity flowered, delivering more than $10k to support local reporting. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/observers-spring-membership-drive-tops-goal-40668117/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/doordash-grandma-needs-a-living-wage-40662949/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40662949 Jeff Siegel https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/doordash-grandma-needs-a-living-wage-40662949/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:15:00 -0500 As North Texas rents skyrocket, viral 'heartwarming' stories of working seniors are starting to look a lot more like horror stories.]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/doordash-grandma-needs-a-living-wage-40662949/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/dallas-spring-membership-drive-40660624/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40660624 Patrick Williams https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/dallas-spring-membership-drive-40660624/#respond Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:53:59 -0500 Become a member this month and help us grow. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/dallas-spring-membership-drive-40660624/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