ICE: the mental health emergency we can no longer ignore
Anti-immigrant policies are fanning the flames of a youth mental health crisis. Here’s how governments can respond.
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Racist protests at Karmelo Anthony trial disturbingly familiar in Collin County
Real leaders need to inspire Collin County to reflect on the lessons of its racist past before it is too late.
Opinion: How North Texans can better confront animal cruelty and neglect
The American Humane Society recently rescued more than 75 animals in Ellis County.
Texas GOP’s anti-sharia crusade: the dangerous history of state Islamophobia
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.
When DEI Disappears, Patients Fall Through the Cracks
Recent changes in Texas’ DEI legislation, such as Senate Bill 17, are affecting the state’s child welfare and behavioral health systems.
While Dallas Is Erasing Names, It’s Time To Reckon With Henry Wade’s Grim Legacy
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.
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The Spark of Discovery: Why Texas Shouldn’t Dictate Every Word Our Students Read
A local teacher explains why a state-mandated reading list for secondary school is a bad idea.
Dallas County Can Lead the Way Away From the Hidden Cruelty of Lethal Injection
Texas will reach a shameful milestone on May 14 with the execution of Edward Busby.
In the Wake of Exhibit Removal, ‘There is a Crisis For Artistic Freedom Unfolding at UNT’
The University of North Texas has made a habit of pulling art from public view in recent years.
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The New York Times Asked Texas Conservatives About Trump, Iran. We Asked Some Locals
There’s nothing like a stroll through downtown to see what strangers think about politics, right?
Anthony Davis Can Now Go Gentle Into That Good Night. Or Washington. Just Not Here.
My fellow North Texans, our long (and painful) national nightmare is over.
Even Troy Aikman Had to Wait for a Table: Saying Goodbye to a Local Icon
For 30 years, Jim Severson’s Park Cities staple was the ultimate neighborhood hangout. Now, a familiar Dallas story — rising rents and new landlords — is bringing the party to a close.
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Ouch! Every Anthony Davis Injury Is Another Slap to Mavs Fans’, Luka Lovers’ Faces
No one hates Anthony Davis, but he reminds everyone about the one who got away.
Dallas’ Next Security Blind Spot: The Skies Above The World Cup
A national security expert points out where Arlington and other World Cup cities could be most vulnerable.
Stop Playing Politics With Joppa, Start Fixing What We Live With Every Day
Longtime residents of the Freedmen’s Town in southern Dallas have been waiting for city leaders to keep their promises.
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Gov. Abbott’s Anti-Muslim Tactics Mirror Racist Governors of the 1960s. He, Too, Must Fail
State opposition to American Muslims reminds a local community leader of the Civil Rights Movement.
Dallas Doesn’t Have a Stray Cat Problem, It Has a Cat Owner Problem
A Dallas resident has some thoughts on how some neighbors, and even himself, have handled being a cat parent.
UT Dallas is Trying to Punish a Student Editor for Editing
UT Dallas has consistently been accused of free speech violations in recent years.
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Prop 3 Could Worsen Dallas’ Jail Overcrowding and Mental Health Crisis
Prop. 3 would let judges deny bail for certain felony charges when risk or danger is shown. But that’s already in the state Constitution.
How Did Mamani Earn a Star After 50 Days? Michelin Answers but Questions Remain
Maybe it was a shooting star. Even the chef wondered why the award came so quickly.
Why Every Small Victory in Special Education Matters
The stakes are monumental as the government scales back on support for the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act.
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Opinion: Deep Ellum Is Dying and the City Is Holding the Shovel
From “the great construction boondoggle” to the “absurdity of help,” one venue owner shares his struggle to survive.