As America celebrates its 250th birthday, it is important to ask when America was truly great for everyone and to challenge the mythology of American exceptionalism with honest conversation and progress towards justice and equality.
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Posted inPolitics
America 250: We Ain’t There Yet
As America turns 250 years old, it is important to remember that the journey from declaration to realization of liberty and justice for all is not yet complete, and that we must continue to strive to fulfill the promise of the Fourth of July and Juneteenth.
Posted inOpinion
Opinion: A Letter to James Talarico: Why Black Texans Shouldn’t Be Taken for Granted
Dom is respectfully calling out James for not taking the Black vote for granted and for not acknowledging the role race has played in the 2026 Senate campaign, as well as for not presenting a clear policy agenda specifically addressing issues affecting Black Texans.
Posted inPolitics
Statement from Texas Democratic Party Chair on the One Big Ugly Bill Anniversary
The One Big Ugly Bill Act has had a devastating impact on Texas families, resulting in increased healthcare costs, loss of food assistance, and rural hospitals closing due to slashed funding.
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Summer Is Flying By, Don’t Let Back-to-School Vaccines Pass You By
Texas law requires students to have certain vaccines before attending school, and Parkland Health Centers offer walk-in vaccinations to make it easy for families to get their children vaccinated.
Posted inThe Neighborhood Ledger
South Dallas Development: Balancing Investment and Community
Can Southern Dallas grow without losing the people and history that define it? In the debut edition of The Neighborhood Ledger, real estate developer and community advocate Scottie Smith II examines the conversation surrounding PD595, neighborhood investment, and the critical difference between growth that strengthens communities and development that leaves residents behind.
Posted inMetro
Micaela Watkins: Dallas City Hall Debate Is About More Than a Building
The debate over the future of Dallas City Hall has sparked concerns about public trust, transparency, and the inclusion of underserved communities in the decision-making process, with residents and stakeholders calling for a more detailed and independently vetted comparison of the costs of restoration, relocation, and demolition.
Posted inMetro
A DARTable Day for the Music Lover
DART makes it easy to explore Dallas’ vibrant music scene, from country music at The Rustic to jazz at Reveler’s Hall and blues in Deep Ellum, with a variety of venues accessible via the Red, Blue, Green, and Orange lines.
Posted inCriminal Justice
High-Profile Legal Team Takes on Karmelo Anthony’s Appeal in Austin Metcalf Death Case
A team of prominent attorneys has been assembled to represent Karmelo Anthony in post-conviction proceedings following his recent sentencing in the death of Austin Metcalf, and will conduct an independent review of the trial record while pursuing all available avenues of appeal.
Posted inNational
After Years of Advocacy, Raising Cane’s 9th Ward Stadium Breaks Ground
Raising Cane’s 9th Ward Stadium at LCMC Health Field was broken ground on Monday, providing George Washington Carver High School and other students in the community with a home of their own for practices and games, as well as graduations, community events and neighborhood gatherings.
