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History Demands That Dallas Tears Down Its Confederate War Memorial
Tomorrow the city council could vote to keep the monument and add "historical context" to offset negative connotations. That would be a mistake.
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Here’s What Researchers May Find in Those JFK Files Released Today
Perhaps the real lasting legacy of that dark day in Dallas is the birth of the culture of conspiracy.
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Removal of Lee Park Statue Will Kick-Start Two Months of Historical Soul Searching
This morning, the council voted to remove the controversial Confederate statue. But what comes next is what really matters.
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Dallas Politics and the ‘Culture of Nice’
In the District 14 council race, manners have become the central issue of the campaign.
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It Is Time to Chart a New Course for the Trinity River
Yesterday's Trinity Commons Foundation luncheon was a reminder that it is time to put the Trinity's status quo leadership out to pasture.
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How You Can Help Shape the Future of Public Transit in Dallas
Will the Dallas City Council actually appoint someone to the DART board who knows how public transit works?
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Your Chance to ‘Gram Your Early Voting Experience Ends Today
"I Voted" stickers are the new music fest wristband. Earn one over your lunch hour.
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Trick or Treat? The Trinity River Project Is Back, and It’s $50 Million Richer
This morning, Mike Rawlings announced a new $50 million donation from Annette Simmons that will go towards the construction of a Trinity River Park
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Is the State Fair of Texas Killing Fair Park?
In an open letter to the head of the State Fair, former-Trammel Crow Exec Don Williams accuses fair of destroying neighborhoods, possible corruption
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Historian Michael Phillips on How Fair Park Fits Into Dallas’ Racial History
At a town hall meeting, the author reminded his audience how much of Dallas is built on the back of historical abuse.