Editorial: Stop the games and confirm Sarah Saldaña
No one, particularly Cornyn or Cruz, should let immigration politics scuttle a worthy nominee to head ICE.
No one, particularly Cornyn or Cruz, should let immigration politics scuttle a worthy nominee to head ICE.
There’s much to be gained through online sales, as long as the personal touch isn’t lost.
The commissioner must live with his original sorry decision on Ray Rice — but the league shouldn’t have to.
Can Ashton Carter bring coherence to a seemingly rudderless defense policy?
Justices will find that hair-splitting over wording distracts from the original intent of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act.
With six City Council seats turning over next year and critical issues facing Dallas, the city needs strong and stable leadership.
Is the nation finally coming to grips with the need to mend fractured police-community relationships?
A Texas appeals court judge zeros in on the senselessness of executing the seriously mentally ill.
Higher education in Texas has made impressive strides but must continue to improve.
Texas’ state auditor has found vulnerabilities that lawmakers should address.
Federal and state programs are good starts to help veterans.
Medical groups have recommended a bounty of ways to cover the cost of insurance for working-poor Texans.
Uniform cameras for officers, little mercies for which we should be thankful and a misstep by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.
Making certain that children don’t go homeless or hungry is a central theme of many of our nonprofit partners this season.
Obama was correct to extend the U.S. combat mission in Afghanistan, given local troops’ lack of preparedness.
Our tradition is to give thanks for the newsmakers who fascinate us, make us angry, keep us smiling and otherwise keep us busy. In 2014, our news bounty overflowed. Here’s to the newsmakers. Cheers!
A House report offers little for those seeking political fodder from the administration’s Benghazi attack response.
Whenever we place a public person on a pedestal, we risk conflating artistic genius with goodness.
The Army’s Warrior Transition Program must put the needs of soldiers with PTSD first.
A 703-page draft report on a Dallas firefighter’s death differs disturbingly from the heavily filtered official version.
A world without chocolate is a world without joy. But don’t panic quite yet.
The legal debate over Panetti’s fate hinges on Eighth Amendment questions of what constitutes cruel and unusual punishment.
Evictions in the name of Buddha, $100 charge if you complain and amazing off-the-ice feats.
Mayor Mike Rawlings has an impressive list of GrowSouth accomplishments, including launching a new investment board.
The president’s immigration plan is a formula for failure because the GOP now seeks retaliation, not cooperation.
Will a grand jury’s decision spark violence or reconciliation? We hope for a constructive response that helps lead to answers.
We’re glad to hear that Republicans vow to bring the project before a vote again in January. It’s time to approve.
The Dallas Police Department is right to seek ways to engage taggers.
With so many rookies in top statewide offices, the House can’t afford on-the-job training for a new leader.
Two recent cases indicated that law enforcement did a starry-eyed swoon over sports stars.
Instead, he should put the onus on Congress to act.
Parks board sends the right message: What are city spaces for if not promoting good health?
Still battling a post-9/11 stigma, the Qatari-funded network is building a reputation as a serious news organization.
Grad students make up 14 percent of enrollments but owe about 40 percent of outstanding student debt, a new report estimates.
Despite questions, the historic pact could break a logjam on global climate policy.
A split vote from the council, bridge building from Abbott, a QB’s 15-touchdown game, a cruel call from a council member.
Unplugged methane leaks are wasting profits and warming the atmosphere; it’s time for the TCEQ to step in.
After the disappearance of 43 student teachers and a scandal involving his mansion, President Peña Nieto needs to get a grip.
Congress should waste no time approving a bill that would sharply boost punishment of commercial child-sex traffickers.
As a national convention meets here, could our city provide a model for antidiscrimination innovation?
The ordeal threatens Superintendent Mike Miles' credibility with the public and trustees.
The city’s collections contract shouldn’t be rebid to tip the scales in favor of the current vendor.
We may not have an idea as grand as the Brits’ poppy field, but we can find our own way to say thanks.
County commissioners should carefully scrutinize high charges attached to the introduction of videophones in the jail.
Man charged with animal cruelty has shown again and again that he shouldn’t run this Trinity Forest operation.
A national summit this weekend in Dallas will offer valuable tools and inspiration.
The fund’s latest audit is a sad repeat of unfixed problems from the last audit. It’s time for a new approach.
Recent disasters for private space ventures, setbacks though they are, should not dampen the enthusiasm for exploration.
Triple digits for women in Congress, HUD relents to city’s relief and arrest advances search for missing Mexican student teachers.
With everyone finally off 21-day Ebola watch lists, the city has hit the milestone better prepared for the future.
Instead of suffering in silence, residents can monitor code complaints and problems with a new online mapping tool.
We fear voters will regret approving a citywide ban on fracking rather than strengthening setbacks.
Republicans’ resounding midterm gains include a U.S. Senate majority and greater House dominance, but they still go only so far in achieving what voters really want: superior governance.
Dallas County’s incoming district attorney shows that voters were tired of Craig Watkins’ political roller coaster.
With DA Craig Watkins and GOP challenger Susan Hawk neck-and-neck, voters are sending the incumbent a clear warning.
Redistricting reform and better council pay should improve city elections.
The only real suspense on election night was guessing how much rain would fall (a lot) and by how much top-ticket Republicans would maintain their party’s dominance over Texas politics (also a lot).With...
After inviting candidates in for an interview, the Dallas Morning News editorial board makes the following recommendations.
Nearly 900 acres of Dallas has been placed under an ambitious plan.
Voting under quarantine, good move on fracking, embarrassing election gaffes from Anderson and Natinsky.
Chief David Brown will launch a Web page with 12 years’ worth of data and wants his detectives back in grand jury hearings.
Communities in southern Dallas can’t pull themselves out of poverty without a helping hand.
With big districts struggling with the tougher test, the commissioner should show the way.
The Continental Avenue Bridge is an asset whose future shouldn’t be a seat-of-the-pants decision.
After the Iraq debacle, U.S. drawdown plans for Afghanistan must include rapid-reaction ground forces for emergencies.
Voters who let the one button elect an entire party slate give cover to inferior candidates.
Forfeiture funds are supposedly reserved for law enforcement purposes. In District Attorney Craig Watkins’ reasoning, this includes buying back a legally towed drug car.
He came from the business mold, all right, but he put his own spin on Dallas’ history.
Draconian state measures in response to Ebola must not include mandatory quarantine of volunteers returning from Africa.
A former trustee’s influence appears to have cost taxpayers and benefited a favored firm.
Anti-battering classes can play a key role in our abuse crisis, working hand in hand with the justice system.
When it comes to politics mixing with contracts, council members should be cautious and clear.
A Thursday night forum will seek solutions to end our economic imbalance and to help entrepreneurs succeed.
We now have a vision for what that might look like at UT — and how it might change the rest of the NCAA.
Our tally of the week’s highs and lows, from Nina Pham’s ebola-free diagnosis and a birthday honor for Klyde Warren Park to Breaking Bad action figures at the toy store.
Bold steps are needed to bridge the state’s road-funding gap, even Prop 1 passes.
North American Muslims must help fight radicalism as the Islamic State urges stepped-up attacks on Canada and the U.S.
The former Washington Post executive editor guided Watergate coverage and inspired a new era of investigative reporting.
A new alternative to payday lenders is coming to Dallas and needs your support.
Congress should end the stomach-churning loophole that allows suspected war criminals to collect U.S. retirement benefits.
The city was right to dial back its requests, but officials still seem to be missing the point.
Reinstating our tried-and-true voting system would not have led to intolerable confusion, as the Supreme Court argued.
With dozens of names removed from the Ebola watch list, it’s time for Dallas to transition from fear to compassion.
Possible routes for the planned Dallas-Houston service will get their first airing at a series of meetings starting Tuesday.
A mass kidnapping in Mexico is shaking U.S. confidence at a time when pressures are growing to address border issues.
Strictly adhering to the self-quarantine is absolutely necessary to break the Ebola cycle in Dallas.
Our tally of the week’s highs and lows, from revival in the Cedars to ageism on Facebook.
The DISD superintendent sets the right path, but tone and polish are still needed.
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.
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.
The incumbent has displayed political courage and leadership during a challenging first term.
The San Antonio Democrat has been a steady legislative hand for two decades and has shown she has sound, moderate ideas for governing.
By being transparent about its missteps, it can help the rest of the medical community learn from its experiences.
Texans should sustain Cornyn’s conservative but flexible leadership in Washington to counterbalance partisan extremism.
The most important two, Props 6 and 8, would improve city redistricting to reduce horse trading and raise council pay to encourage better candidates.
Thank goodness this day has finally arrived.
The five-term Republican is a behind-the-scenes leader who gets important work done quietly and effectively.
Two recent DMN articles point to the faith of residents in their neighborhoods’ futures.
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.
Car seat vs. ticket, voter ID vs. judge, Vonciel vs. demolition, pension board vs. same-sex benefits.
Dallas’ response wasn’t textbook-perfect, but an honest acknowledgment of what we got right and wrong could save lives.
Sen. West has amassed two decades of legislative experience and record of action, in sharp contrast to his challenger.
The two-term Sunnyvale Republican brings a common-sense approach and a desire to keep learning in Austin.
Irving attorney wants to strengthen the state’s economic backbone of roads, water systems and schools.
It’s good to see the city be a major player in this growing “smart on crime” trend.
The Houston lawyer is a solid option, in light of opponent Ken Paxton’s potential legal troubles.
Our monthly list of southern Dallas neighborhood detractors examines the $4.5 million debacle dubbed Patriots Crossing.
Congress and President Obama should insist on a legislative war-powers vote as the Islamic State fight moves forward.
For years, he was the city’s most powerful black businessman, and Pro-Line was the largest black-owned business in the Southwest.
The Houston CPA would bring an outsider’s zeal to an office in need of fiscal rigor.
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.
Despite a sandpaper personality and some troubling missteps on the campaign trail, he is the most qualified candidate.
Ryan Sitton’s technical and business expertise would benefit the commission’s deliberations.
Here’s how you can do it with a computer, a printer and a stamp.
A Council on Foreign Relations report says the three North American neighbors would benefit from pooling resources for growth, particularly in the energy sector.
As the recession hit, wealthy parents doubled down on education spending, widening the education gap and widening the wealth gap.
Accountability at Secret Service and Dallas Fire-Rescue, Islamic Tebowing, cheers for DISD, more grub at Dallas Farmers Market, the boot for Delta.
Bad communication at Texas Health Presbyterian hospital unnecessarily worsened fears after an Ebola diagnosis in Dallas.
The veteran lawmaker is the best choice in a weak field.
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.
The second and final debate in the governor’s race offers more contrasts; too bad we won’t have a third and fourth.
Obama suggests an intelligence failure over the group’s Iraq surge, but the record suggests otherwise.
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.
Top-notch doctors and sanitary procedures ensure that the dangerous virus will stay isolated.
The timing and politically charged environment mean confirmation of his replacement is sure to be ugly.
The second debate between the gubernatorial candidates needs more policy, less politics.
He has proved himself a top-flight judge, and peers have twice elected him presiding judge.
In a race that provides an opportunity to widen the debate in Austin, the Democrat will bring fresh ideas.
In a battle of University Park lawyers, Meyer is in a better spot to pick up where Dan Branch left off.
Friends of Grand Prairie teen Lilly Skinner prove that not all young adults are incurably self-centered.
Parents naturally want to shield kids by keeping some materials out of schools, but sometimes their efforts go too far.
The deal-closing program out of the governor's office needs stronger oversight.
Good move by Rawlings, keeping booze out of gun shows, a Deep Ellum revival and when to put your baby in the trunk (hint: never).
In a fiery U.N. speech, President Obama made clear that Muslim leaders must act to confront the “network of death.”
Celebrate the 2014 State Fair of Texas opening with this singalong.
When a commander’s ineptitude leads to a firefighter’s death, Chief Louie Bright III finds no one to discipline and dodges questions.
The Allen attorney’s vision for the state is more constructive and forward-looking than what incumbent Jodie Laubenberg has offered.
In a policy reversal, Mexican authorities have dramatically stepped up efforts to turn back Central American migrants.
The Republican, a six-term incumbent, holds a key committee post; it’s hard to find evidence that her Democratic challenger is actively campaigning.
We had hoped for better by now. Instead, the onslaught of advertising, releases, stump speeches and now a debate leave us wanting more.
The philanthropic fund’s decision to divest should help further recognition that the climate change threat is real.
Motley is an impressive candidate who seems to have a grasp of what Texas needs to be competitive and solve problems.
Freshly minted apartment units are important, but new homes represent a different level of commitment to a neighborhood and its school district.
A message from NFL sponsors, a monument to justice, three heroes in River Oaks and a stamp of embarrassment on Egypt.
It’s good to see this Texas alliance with a strong agenda for the 2015 lawmaking session.
The Obama administration awoke late to the Ebola crisis in West Africa, but let’s hope the response isn’t too late.
A better working relationship between Chief David Brown and the Dallas Police Association has mostly continued, if they can bridge differences over this critical policy point.
If Chase Fonteno and his associates gambled that the complexity would thwart prosecutors, the wager has paid off big time.
It’s time to give low income workers a chance to help themselves
But veteran fiscal conservative was frustratingly evasive when it comes to legislative funding.
In a safe GOP district, Parker could hide behind talking points. Instead, he has shown admirable growth to go above and beyond for his constituents.
Commissioner Julia Rathgeber’s inaction is allowing insurers to raise homeowners’ rates at will.
But the school district appears to have taken steps early to address the problem.
Jihadist radicals continue to expand their influence because of the West’s limited ability to fight them ideologically.
Add Best International Skyline to Big D’s bragging rights: We took the top spot in USA Today’s reader survey.
Smarter community- and employer-based options are cropping up as a way to avoid payday lenders' high-interest loans.
Voters really can’t go wrong in this race, with an impressive Democratic challenger in Gina Benavides, but they will be well-served to keep Republican Boyd on the bench.
The San Antonio judge, now on senior status, has a wide range of experience and impeccable credentials.
Biking in Dallas, feteing the Meyerson, visiting inmates, honoring officers, tastelessness on Fox, misery on airplanes.
Superintendent Miles has made big fixes in principal evaluations, pay scales and the way teacher vacancies are filled.
Convictions in a South Dallas murder show where more reforms are needed.
The former CEO, who died last night, devoted his career to caring for those less fortunate, but his final years were marred by systemic problems at the hospital.
The commander in chief leaned too far on limiting uses of U.S. military might against the Islamic State.
The 25-year veteran of the court lends valuable institutional knowledge and perspective.
The incumbent, a Republican, trumps challenger Lawrence Meyers in organization and judicial experience.
City staff should have known better than to let Trinity Forest pond be siphoned off and trees be cut down for dirt pit.
Her public-service résumé positions the former Dallas City Council member to move to Austin.
An open judicial bench can be an opportunity to improve a court’s order and efficiency, and the Democrat brings those skills, along with a 15-year record of prosecuting felony crimes.
Roger Goodell’s failure of leadership on domestic violence damages his reputation. NFL owners have to ask themselves whether it should threaten his employment, too.
Facing the wrath of reform supporters, the president is guilty of doing what he likes to blame congressional Republicans for: putting politics ahead of people.
International unity is key to fighting Islamist radicals, and President Obama must appeal for cooperation on all fronts.
The beloved Texas Rangers manager’s departure from the team is out of sync with his career here.
Our monthly list of pernicious problems in southern Dallas includes an uplifting story of development and job creation.
It’s one thing to produce three perfectly mediocre 8-8 records in succession. It’s quite another to think they might be remembered as the good ol’ days.
Graduates are struggling to make their educations pay off; the Texas Legislature should mandate career training services.
Our tally of the week’s highs and lows, from a gubernatorial debate in North Texas to a missed opportunity with Tesla.
Why not give council members more time to scrutinize it, make it easier to see year-over-year adjustments and move toward a zero-based approach?
She is a veteran lawyer who has experience both as a prosecutor and in the public defender’s office.
The prosecutor has a reputation for ethics and even-handedness, skills he will need to bring order to a chaotic and costly court.
Given the alternative, what choice was there? But officials need to answer questions on the test’s integrity and stagnant scores.
The first-term lawmaker made headway with his legislative agenda and “Purple Thursday” bipartisanship.
We recommend GOP State Rep. Pat Fallon for re-election in the District 106 race against challenger Lisa Osterholt.
The mayor’s Fair Park Task Force has good ideas to improve its success and unify management under nonprofit auspices.
After two beheadings, it’s time for America’s president to end his ambivalence and come up with an action plan.
Her views on charter schools and pay for performance mirror this newspaper’s priorities for education reforms.
Incumbent has been a consistent voice of reason and prudence, focusing on sound principles and reform.
The amendment would yield billions for Texas roads without raising taxes a penny, by tapping spiking energy tax collections.
Baylor, Scott & White Health’s focus on the least healthy of its employees may lead to answers.
Warnings of famine in Central America because of drought require U.S. action to stem a potential new immigration crisis.
Our tally of the week’s highs and lows, from farmers market shopping news to a bungled traffic stop.
The charges against the county commissioner are alarming, but a court must decide his fate, not fellow officials.
This newspaper’s voter guide, which includes candidate questionnaires, is now online for the Nov. 4 races.
The tale behind a “minimally invasive” spine surgery company suggests back-pain sufferers should be extremely cautious.
It’s good to see the transportation commissioner open the upcoming Dallas freeway study to all interested parties.
The lanes would still be free for HOV drivers, and not enough people are using them as it stands.
When it comes to fairness in taxation, this levy is an anomaly in a state normally proud of its low taxes. Congress can fix that.
Dallas has seen a rash of police shootings in recent weeks, but public-relations efforts have averted Ferguson-style tensions.
The process at City Hall has always been an opaque effort run by management and presented to the council at the eleventh hour.
Argue, if you like, about the punishment in a 6-year-old’s death, but your real argument should be when the rich and famous escape just punishment just because.
The more parents can set up good habits now, the less likely bad habits will develop later.