Editorials

In this July 28, 2014, photo, Jakob Denzinger looks from his apartment window in Osijek, eastern Croatia. Denzinger is among dozens of death camp guards and suspected Nazi war criminals who collected millions of dollars in Social Security payments despite being forced out of the U.S.

Editorial: Shameful Social Security benefits for expelled Nazis

Congress should end the stomach-churning loophole that allows suspected war criminals to collect U.S. retirement benefits.

Houston Mayor Annise Parker speaks at the Texas Democratic Convention in Dallas, Saturday, June 28, 2014.

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Editorial: Houston went too far in sermon subpoenas

The city was right to dial back its requests, but officials still seem to be missing the point.

Voters waited in line at a polling place inside a shopping mall on Election Day in Austin.

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Editorial: In voter ID ruling, justices side with more obstacles at the polls

Reinstating our tried-and-true voting system would not have led to intolerable confusion, as the Supreme Court argued.

Mayor Mike Rawlings discussed the incubation of the Ebola virus and potential for infections during a news conference Monday.

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Editorial: 51 fewer reasons to fear Ebola

With dozens of names removed from the Ebola watch list, it’s time for Dallas to transition from fear to compassion.

Backers of the rail project include the Japanese rail company that makes an integrated bullet-train system that’s operated for 50 years without a fatality. The company has a strong motivation to get a U.S. foothold for its latest technology, the Shinkansen N700-I.

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Editorial: Ready to get a look at bullet-train details

Possible routes for the planned Dallas-Houston service will get their first airing at a series of meetings starting Tuesday.

Protesters ran through broken glass after an attack of the attorney general's office during a demonstration in Mexico City over the disappearance of 43 students.

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Editorial: Disappearance of 43 student teachers in Mexico couldn’t come at a worse time

A mass kidnapping in Mexico is shaking U.S. confidence at a time when pressures are growing to address border issues.

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital staff showed their support as nurse Nina Pham departed Thursday for a Maryland Hospital.

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Editorial: We need Presby staffers to be heroes one more time to stop Ebola

Strictly adhering to the self-quarantine is absolutely necessary to break the Ebola cycle in Dallas.

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Editorial: Hits and Misses

Our tally of the week’s highs and lows, from revival in the Cedars to ageism on Facebook.

Dallas ISD Superintendent Mike Miles gave the State of the District address at the Belo Mansion & Pavilion in September.

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Editorial: Overall, Miles gets B- in latest Dallas Morning News scorecard

The DISD superintendent sets the right path, but tone and polish are still needed.

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Who's the candidate for you?

After inviting candidates in for an interview, the Dallas Morning News editorial board makes the following recommendations.

Republican candidate for governor, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott

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Editorial: We recommend Greg Abbott for Texas governor

He and Wendy Davis both uphold Texas’ fighting spirit. But Abbott is more capable of sustaining the state’s economic success and holding in check growing GOP extremism.

Democrat Craig Watkins was even more dependent on straight-ticket voting in his 2010 re-election campaign. Dallas County voters should split their tickets Nov. 4 and choose Republican Susan Hawk to replace him.

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Editorial: We recommend Susan Hawk for Dallas County district attorney

The promise of Craig Watkins’ early years has devolved into a public loss of trust. Susan Hawk, a former prosecutor and judge, is just the person to restore confidence in the office.

Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins, right, with Dallas City Council member Jennifer Staubach Gates, at The Ivy Apartment complex as workers were in the process of cleaning the apartment stayed in by Thomas Duncan.

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Editorial: We recommend Clay Jenkins for Dallas County judge

The incumbent has displayed political courage and leadership during a challenging first term.

Lieutenant governor candidate Leticia van de Putte answered questions at a Q&A session after a debate with Dan Patrick last month.

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Editorial: We recommend Leticia Van de Putte for lieutenant governor

The San Antonio Democrat has been a steady legislative hand for two decades and has shown she has sound, moderate ideas for governing.

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas still needs to provide critical information, beginning with what transpired the first time Thomas Eric Duncan visited its ER Sept. 26.

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Editorial: After third Dallas Ebola case, what Presbyterian Hospital can teach the rest of the world

By being transparent about its missteps, it can help the rest of the medical community learn from its experiences.

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Editorial: We recommend John Cornyn for U.S. Senate

Texans should sustain Cornyn’s conservative but flexible leadership in Washington to counterbalance partisan extremism.

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Editorial: We recommend a ‘yes’ vote on 9 Dallas propositions

The most important two, Props 6 and 8, would improve city redistricting to reduce horse trading and raise council pay to encourage better candidates.

Passengers wait outside Gate 14 at Dallas Love Field Airport.

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Editorial: A (not so fond) farewell to the Wright amendment

Thank goodness this day has finally arrived.

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Editorial: We recommend Kenny Marchant in the 24th Congressional District

The five-term Republican is a behind-the-scenes leader who gets important work done quietly and effectively.

Bridesmaids begin the processional at the wedding of Lincoln Stephens and Baranda Fermin on Park Row in South Dallas Sept. 27.

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Editorial: Spotlighting the good life of southern Dallas

Two recent DMN articles point to the faith of residents in their neighborhoods’ futures.

Gay couples Cleopatra De Leon and Nicole Dimetman (left) and Mark Phariss and Victor Holmes spoke to reporters in February in San Antonio after U.S. District Judge Orlando Garcia declared Texas’ same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional.

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Editorial: Supreme Court’s inaction on gay marriage delays equality for Texans

The nation’s highest court had a chance with a single, definitive ruling to bring consistency and legal clarity to a mishmash of state laws. Instead, it abdicated its responsibility.

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Editorial: Hits and Misses

Car seat vs. ticket, voter ID vs. judge, Vonciel vs. demolition, pension board vs. same-sex benefits.

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Editorial: Ebola victim Thomas Eric Duncan didn’t die in vain

Dallas’ response wasn’t textbook-perfect, but an honest acknowledgment of what we got right and wrong could save lives.

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Editorial: We recommend Royce West, state Senate, Dist. 23

Sen. West has amassed two decades of legislative experience and record of action, in sharp contrast to his challenger.

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Editorial: We recommend Cindy Burkett in Texas House District 113

The two-term Sunnyvale Republican brings a common-sense approach and a desire to keep learning in Austin.

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Editorial: We recommend Paul Stafford for Texas House District 115

Irving attorney wants to strengthen the state’s economic backbone of roads, water systems and schools.

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Editorial: Stop arresting low-level pot suspects? Why Dallas police's experiment is smart

It’s good to see the city be a major player in this growing “smart on crime” trend.

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Editorial: We recommend Sam Houston for Texas attorney general

The Houston lawyer is a solid option, in light of opponent Ken Paxton’s potential legal troubles.

The partially fenced $4.5 million expanse of dirt called Patriots Crossing now serves no other purpose than as a makeshift parking lot for the VA Medical Center, visible in the background.

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Editorial: 10 Drops in the Bucket

Our monthly list of southern Dallas neighborhood detractors examines the $4.5 million debacle dubbed Patriots Crossing.

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Editorial: The shared right and responsibility of declaring war

Congress and President Obama should insist on a legislative war-powers vote as the Islamic State fight moves forward.

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Editorial: Comer Cottrell’s business smarts paved the way for African-Americans in Dallas

For years, he was the city’s most powerful black businessman, and Pro-Line was the largest black-owned business in the Southwest.

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Editorial: We recommend Mike Collier for state comptroller

The Houston CPA would bring an outsider’s zeal to an office in need of fiscal rigor.

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Editorial: We recommend George P. Bush for land commissioner

A member of one of the Republican Party’s and the state’s great political dynasties, he is most likely to have influence in Austin.

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Editorial: We recommend Sid Miller for agriculture commissioner

Despite a sandpaper personality and some troubling missteps on the campaign trail, he is the most qualified candidate.

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Editorial: We recommend Ryan Sitton for the Texas Railroad Commission

Ryan Sitton’s technical and business expertise would benefit the commission’s deliberations.

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Editorial: You have until Monday to register to vote in the November elections

Here’s how you can do it with a computer, a printer and a stamp.

The U.S. could help strengthen ties with its North American neighbors by increasing its pipeline capacity, including approval of the Keystone XL from Canada to Texas, which remains stalled in Obama administration review.

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Editorial: Making U.S., Mexico and Canada the world’s most dynamic region

A Council on Foreign Relations report says the three North American neighbors would benefit from pooling resources for growth, particularly in the energy sector.

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Editorial: Rich parent, rich kid

As the recession hit, wealthy parents doubled down on education spending, widening the education gap and widening the wealth gap.

Julia Pierson stepped down as Secret Service director, one day after her uninspiring testimony before Congress indicated that she isn’t the person to improve presidential security.

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Editorial: Hits and Misses

Accountability at Secret Service and Dallas Fire-Rescue, Islamic Tebowing, cheers for DISD, more grub at Dallas Farmers Market, the boot for Delta.

A young man retrieves food and supplies left by the North Texas Food Bank and the Red Cross outside an apartment where an Ebola patient’s relatives were quarantined.

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Editorial: Dallas exposes weak link in Ebola fight

Bad communication at Texas Health Presbyterian hospital unnecessarily worsened fears after an Ebola diagnosis in Dallas.

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Editorial: We recommend GOP incumbent Joe Barton in the 6th Congressional District

The veteran lawmaker is the best choice in a weak field.

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Editorial: We recommend Pete Sessions in 32nd Congressional District

Despite a reputation for by-the-book conservatism, he has revealed glimpses of a bipartisan instinct to work toward the middle as he has risen in the House GOP caucus.

Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott and state Senator Wendy Davis shake hands after their final gubernatorial debate.

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Editorial: Abbott’s, Davis’ contrasting visions inch into view

The second and final debate in the governor’s race offers more contrasts; too bad we won’t have a third and fourth.

President Barack Obama’s interview with Steve Kroft aired Sunday on “60 Minutes.”

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Editorial: Obama must lead against Islamic State, not shirk blame

Obama suggests an intelligence failure over the group’s Iraq surge, but the record suggests otherwise.

A member of the U.S. Secret Service keeps a close eye on tourists visiting the south side of the White House, as his agency wrestles with reports that previous breaches were worse than first acknowledged.

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Editorial: President’s protectors falling down at their core function

The only saving grace for the Secret Service is that the Obama family, so far, has been spared anything more than a good scare and rising blood pressure. No one should count on that forever.

“Ebola is a scary disease. ... It is certainly possible that someone who had contact with this individual could develop Ebola in the coming weeks. But there is no doubt in my mind that we will stop it here,” said Director of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Dr. Tom Frieden.

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Editorial: Dallas becomes ground zero for Ebola in America

Top-notch doctors and sanitary procedures ensure that the dangerous virus will stay isolated.

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Editorial: Holder’s exit sets up battle royal on Capitol Hill

The timing and politically charged environment mean confirmation of his replacement is sure to be ugly.

Wendy Davis and Greg Abbott prepared to answer questions during a debate Sept. 19 in Edinburg, the first of two scheduled before the November election.

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Editorial: Wendy Davis and Greg Abbott owe voters a better debate

The second debate between the gubernatorial candidates needs more policy, less politics.

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Editorial: We recommend Ken Molberg for Fifth District Court of Appeals, Place 5

He has proved himself a top-flight judge, and peers have twice elected him presiding judge.

A scene from an early voting location in Dallas during the 2012 election.

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Editorial: We recommend Carol Donovan for Texas House District 107

In a race that provides an opportunity to widen the debate in Austin, the Democrat will bring fresh ideas.