| 04/15/2001 Today's editorial cartoon 04/13/2001 Yahoo porn
Yahoo's decision to enter the pornography business represents much more than one Internet giant's desperate attempt to regain profitability. It encourages groups and individuals to renew their pressure on Congress to censor what goes out on the World Wide Web. Energy policy
Face it, we Americans are a spoiled lot. While gasping at gargantuan home heating bills and piquing at pricey petrol, we still build bigger houses and buy gas-guzzling sport utility vehicles. And the reality is that in terms of constant dollars per energy unit, residential electricity, gas and heating oil as well as motor fuel are all well below their previous peaks. As a result, Americans continue to consume one-quarter of the world's energy. 04/12/2001 Texas Watch: Stay the course on electricity deregulation
As part of the transition to electricity competition next year, utilities in Texas have collected billions to cover anticipated deregulation costs. Texas Watch: Rental insurance bill misguided
It is uncommon for insurance companies and consumer advocates to see eye to eye on policy. So it is particularly noteworthy when these traditional foes, which have clashed over issues like redlining and rates, unite to oppose legislation. China resolution
Americans should rejoice that China decided to free the crew of the U.S. spy plane that made an emergency landing 12 days ago on the island of Hainan. Boy Scouts
The Circle Ten Council of Boy Scouts of America could not have gotten a more pointed message. Today's editorial cartoon 04/11/2001 Police memorial
Today, Dallas will finally have a fitting tribute to the 70 police officers who have died in the line of duty and to the countless others who have risked their lives to make this city a safer place to work and live. Budget briefing
What should Americans make of President George W. Bush's first budget, which he introduced Monday? Here's a walk through some key points. Today's editorial cartoon 04/10/2001 Today's editorial cartoon China's hostages
Let's at least call them hostages. Despite the administration's reluctance to use the "H word," it is clear that the 24 American "detainees" held in Beijing meet the definition. After all, the Chinese seem intent on holding on to this precious human cargo until they can milk this unfortunate international incident of all political benefit. Higher ed
The tug-of-war in Austin over funding to help Texas universities improve their research capacities is moving toward an appropriate conclusion. Several colleges would benefit from the formula being devised to reward them for research work, which will in turn expand the state's intellectual capital. Love Field
The Dallas City Council can make it official Wednesday. Council members will approve a master plan for Love Field that has unprecedented support from airline officials, neighborhood organizations and aviation experts. 04/09/2001 Testing students
One of the most important challenges Texas public schools face over the next decade is how to better educate a student body that is increasingly made up of immigrants. It seems logical that before school officials can begin to teach recent arrivals, they need an accurate benchmark of how much the students already know – and, therefore, how much they still need to learn. The Russia card
It is always difficult to tell whether Russia speaks out of fear of not being heard, or whether Russian leaders truly desire to play a constructive role in world affairs. That's what makes Russia's latest suggestion to break the standoff between Saddam Hussein and the United Nations over weapons inspections in Iraq so intriguing. Child abuse
The child often is terrified. Torn from the only home she has known, the youngster, sometimes just a toddler, doesn't realize that the physical or sexual abuse she suffered was wrong. Then to be questioned by streams of strangers – from social workers to police – can be overwhelming. Local efforts have helped redress such injustices. April, National Child Abuse Prevention Month, is a good time to honor these efforts. 04/08/2001 Transportation
The growth in Texas' population as well as in its traffic related to the North American Free Trade Agreement has translated into increased highway congestion. According to the Texas Transportation Institute at Texas A&M University, Dallasites spent an average of 58 hours stuck in traffic in 1997, up from 15 hours in 1982. The gridlock means more than inconvenience. Breast Cancer
During a recent appearance on the Cable News Network's Larry King Live, actress Suzanne Somers raised a topic that is unfortunately common for American women. Ms. Somers revealed she has breast cancer. Every other woman diagnosed with breast cancer can understand the tears that formed as Ms. Somers told Mr. King about her awaiting battle. 04/07/2001 Scorecard
Here are some of this week's winners and losers. Postal blues
To talk like a private corporation but to walk like a bloated government agency is to not serve two masters well. The Postal Service's warning this week that it might have to eliminate Saturday delivery unless it gets a rate hike is the latest manifestation of its serious identity crisis. Today's editorial cartoon 04/01/2001 Kid Prostitutes: Early intervention is needed
Local police receive thousands of runaway reports each year. Many involve children who have been sexually exploited. But these kids are often thrown away, discarded by the lack of urgency afforded their problems. 12/31/2000 Dallas tomorrow
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