AltWeeklies Wire
Why is Dallas City Hall Trying to Bury the Burgeoning Farmers Market Movement?new
How many people in Dallas know that our downtown farmers market is outclassed and outperformed by the farmers market in Detroit? Or that Dallas is way deeper into government control and regulation of farmers markets than Detroit?
Dallas Observer |
Jim Schutze |
12-28-2009 |
Politics
Good News -- Really -- From the Dallas City Hall Corruption Trialnew
There may be a way to look at this terribly depressing City Hall corruption trial now under way in federal court and come away feeling optimistic. And I'm not talking about watching the trial while drunk.
Dallas Observer |
Jim Schutze |
08-10-2009 |
Commentary
A Developer Brings Jobs to Dallas' Black Community -- That Makes Him Racist?new
Richard Allen, major developer of Dallas' "inland port" shipping center, didn't agree to put State Senator Royce West on his payroll. The Dallas Morning News and Michael Morris of the North Central Texas Council of Governments have started calling him a racist. Have they no shame?
Dallas Observer |
Jim Schutze |
04-27-2009 |
Commentary
George W. Bush, Texas' Prodigal Son, Returnsnew
George W. Bush is returning here to live, and that means people in our community are going to have to live with him. So my question remains: How?
Dallas Observer |
Jim Schutze |
01-12-2009 |
Commentary
The Dwaine Caraway Shownew
Starring that new breed of politician who wants to root out your crack houses, close down your whorehouses and pull up your pants.
Dallas Observer |
Jim Schutze |
03-31-2008 |
Politics
The Biggest Shoot-Out in Dallas' Political Historynew
One of the more incredible aspects of the Trinity toll road debate has been its ability to stir the passions of people not ordinarily interested in civic issues.
Dallas Observer |
Jim Schutze |
10-22-2007 |
Politics
Sherri Brokaw Was the Scapegoatnew
And that's how Michael Hinojosa escaped blame in the DISD credit card scandal.
Dallas Observer |
Jim Schutze |
09-25-2007 |
Politics
What Happened to Mitch Rasansky?new
The Dallas City Councilman used to be Mr. Fiscal Conservative; now he's Mr. Whoopee!
Dallas Observer |
Jim Schutze |
09-18-2007 |
Politics
Dim and Dimmernew
How many Dallas County commissioners does it take to screw in a light bulb?
Dallas Observer |
Jim Schutze |
07-23-2007 |
Politics
W. and Usnew
Dallas, home to the George W. Bush think tank -- let's think about that.
Dallas Observer |
Jim Schutze |
02-14-2007 |
Commentary
Tags: George W. Bush
Country Hillarynew
Hillary Clinton trying to do a Texas accent -- it's enough to give you a sleep disorder.
Dallas Observer |
Jim Schutze |
10-03-2006 |
Commentary
Southern Hospitalitynew
The people surprised by how well Dallas' massive immigration rally went must be Yankees.
Dallas Observer |
Jim Schutze |
04-17-2006 |
Commentary
Sticks and Stonesnew
Dallas police Chief David Kunkle has to fight crime with the tools the city council will give him.
Dallas Observer |
Jim Schutze |
11-07-2005 |
Commentary
Harriet Miers' Views Caused Run-In With Gay Caucusnew
In 1989, two AIDS activists threatened to stage a die-in if a gay Dallas political figure didn't withdraw his endorsement of the woman George W. Bush just nominated to the Supreme Court. They opposed her conservative views, which included an expressed opposition to abortion.
Dallas Observer |
Jim Schutze |
10-04-2005 |
Politics
Palefaces at Their Worstnew
When they come down to City Hall for council meetings, why don't the white people know how to behave?
Dallas Observer |
Jim Schutze |
09-26-2005 |
Commentary
