When it comes to public safety, the numbers tell a story that transcends feel-good photo ops and campaign slogans. Councilwoman Paula Blackmon, in her role, was tasked with ensuring Dallas was safe and that the needs of its citizens were met. This responsibility is more than rhetoric or staged moments of “connection” with voters. It's about real action, real principles, and ensuring that the rule of law is upheld and protected for everyone in the city.

John Wiley Price’s history of blocking projects, like the Inland Port, has cost South Dallas thousands of jobs, leaving the community with crumbling infrastructure and rising crime. It’s time for real progress—Vote FOR Propositions S, T, and U for accountability and growth.

The Texas Observer appears not to have a single Black person on staff member or a single person of color in leadership; concerns raised to leadership by DJN met by silence

In Dallas, the juvenile justice system stands at a crossroads, facing a crisis that threatens the future of our youth and, by extension, the fabric of our community. At the heart of this crisis is a systemic failure to provide meaningful alternatives to detention, a failure that not only exacerbates the challenges facing vulnerable children but also ignores the transformative power of mentorship.