Editorial Voice Archives | Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com The Leading Independent News Source in Dallas, Texas Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:38:59 +0000 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:38:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 Copyright 2025 Dallas Observer. All rights reserved. This RSS file is offered to individuals, Dallas Observer readers, and non-commercial organizations only. 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 Dallas Observer The Leading Independent News Source in Dallas, Texas https://www.dallasobserver.com 144 90 The City of Dallas Should Be Celebrating Revelers Hall Instead of Killing It https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/the-city-of-dallas-should-be-celebrating-revelers-hall-instead-of-killing-it-40611472/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40611472 Eric Diep https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/the-city-of-dallas-should-be-celebrating-revelers-hall-instead-of-killing-it-40611472/#respond Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:23:28 -0500 Recent enforcement of preventing live music venues from charging a cover has jeopardized musicians' livelihoods.]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/the-city-of-dallas-should-be-celebrating-revelers-hall-instead-of-killing-it-40611472/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer DFW and Love Not Playing Noem Video. We Have Better Ideas. https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/more-useful-videos-to-play-at-dfw-instead-of-noem-tsa-clip-40605856/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40605856 Patrick Williams https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/more-useful-videos-to-play-at-dfw-instead-of-noem-tsa-clip-40605856/#respond Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:35:40 -0500 Homeland security secretary attempts to use airports for politicking over the government shutdown.]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/more-useful-videos-to-play-at-dfw-instead-of-noem-tsa-clip-40605856/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer Opinion: Debate Over What To Do With Dallas City Hall Promises Good Times Ahead https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/opinion-debate-over-what-to-do-with-dallas-city-hall-promises-good-times-ahead-40605438/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40605438 Patrick Williams https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/opinion-debate-over-what-to-do-with-dallas-city-hall-promises-good-times-ahead-40605438/#respond Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0500 To tear down City Hall or not to tear down City Hall, that's a question that promises a lot of heat. We hope.]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/opinion-debate-over-what-to-do-with-dallas-city-hall-promises-good-times-ahead-40605438/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer Just Admit it, Jerry: You Paid $250,000 to Flip Someone Off https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/cowboys-owner-jerry-jones-fined-for-flipping-the-bird-40603516/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40603516 Kelly Dearmore https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/cowboys-owner-jerry-jones-fined-for-flipping-the-bird-40603516/#respond Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:31:07 -0500 We respect Jerry Jones' right to give someone the bird. He can afford it. But he should just be honest about it too. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/cowboys-owner-jerry-jones-fined-for-flipping-the-bird-40603516/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer Jesus Would Be Ashamed Of GOP Outrage Over Muslim Prayer at DFW Airport https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/muslim-prayer-at-dfw-airport-causes-gop-outrage-40603101/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40603101 Emma Ruby https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/muslim-prayer-at-dfw-airport-causes-gop-outrage-40603101/#respond Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0500 Republicans are angry after an evangelical pastor claims he was denied entry to an airport prayer service. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/muslim-prayer-at-dfw-airport-causes-gop-outrage-40603101/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer Trump Turned an Outpouring of Respect for Kirk Into a Coliseum of Hate https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/trump-turned-an-outpouring-of-respect-for-kirk-into-a-coliseum-of-hate-40599239/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40599239 Patrick Williams https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/trump-turned-an-outpouring-of-respect-for-kirk-into-a-coliseum-of-hate-40599239/#respond Mon, 22 Sep 2025 18:35:35 -0500 The throngs who braved heat, darkness and expense to mourn Charlie Kirk were rewarded with grotesque MAGA saber-rattling. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/trump-turned-an-outpouring-of-respect-for-kirk-into-a-coliseum-of-hate-40599239/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer How Skyrocketing Rents Are Forcing Your Favorite Restaurants to Close https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/why-your-favorite-dallas-restaurants-are-closing-23252372/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/uncategorized/why-your-favorite-dallas-restaurants-are-closing-23252372/ Chelsey https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/why-your-favorite-dallas-restaurants-are-closing-23252372/#respond Mon, 15 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0500 One thing we love to say here in the Observer food section: if you love a local bar/restaurant - go there.]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/why-your-favorite-dallas-restaurants-are-closing-23252372/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer Taylor Swift’s Wedding Cake Is About To Become Everyone’s Problem https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/what-kind-of-wedding-cake-will-taylor-swift-serve-we-say-grandma-core-23218021/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/uncategorized/what-kind-of-wedding-cake-will-taylor-swift-serve-we-say-grandma-core-23218021/ Chelsey https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/what-kind-of-wedding-cake-will-taylor-swift-serve-we-say-grandma-core-23218021/#respond Wed, 10 Sep 2025 10:30:00 -0500 This affects all future wedding guests, whether they care about Swift or not. Bakers, we're here for you.]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/what-kind-of-wedding-cake-will-taylor-swift-serve-we-say-grandma-core-23218021/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer Texas Dems Walked Out in 2003, Too. Much Has Changed, But Not the Likely Result https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/texas-democrats-walked-out-before-the-result-likely-will-not-change-22925664/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/uncategorized/texas-democrats-walked-out-before-the-result-likely-will-not-change-22925664/ Chelsey https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/texas-democrats-walked-out-before-the-result-likely-will-not-change-22925664/#respond Sat, 09 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0500 Republicans have only gained strength in the past two decades. That doesn't bode well for those hoping to thwart redistricting.]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/texas-democrats-walked-out-before-the-result-likely-will-not-change-22925664/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer Another Bidder Steps Up for the Morning News. This Is Not Good. https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/vulture-capital-firm-steps-up-to-buy-the-dallas-morning-news-22731525/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/uncategorized/vulture-capital-firm-steps-up-to-buy-the-dallas-morning-news-22731525/ Chelsey https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/vulture-capital-firm-steps-up-to-buy-the-dallas-morning-news-22731525/#respond Wed, 23 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0500 Alden, with a track record of gutting newspapers nationwide, ups the ante on Hearst's bid to buy the Dallas daily newspaper.]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/vulture-capital-firm-steps-up-to-buy-the-dallas-morning-news-22731525/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer