Archive for the ‘Public Policy Issues’ Category

DART: More than just a word

Posted by TVedda On 18 June 2010 No Commented

Hopefully you’ve read today’s Dallas Morning News Word change in DART policy raises questions from gay rights activists and/or Dallas Voice DART guts transgender policy regarding the recent activities of the DART board. Just so we’re all on the same page we all know that DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) has been toying with the [...]

Hurray! The System Works . . . So Far

Posted by TVedda On 7 August 2009 2 Commented

I know, nothing about the June 28 raid on the Rainbow Lounge in Fort Worth merits cheering of any kind. The report released yesterday by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission wasn’t very pretty either. An article that appeared in today’s Dallas Morning News had the headline, “TABC agents faulted in raid. Report: They didn’t have [...]

He Gets It

Posted by TVedda On 12 May 2009 No Commented

He Gets It On Monday, the Dallas Convention Center hotel’s Vote “Yes” financier Harlan Crow delivered a letter to Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert and the City Council burying the hatchet on the hotel issues (in a place other than Leppert’s back). The letter reportedly states, “For us, the matter is settled, and now we hope [...]

1 + 2 = 8

Posted by TVedda On 26 April 2009 No Commented

1 + 2 = 8 I’m fairly good at math. Trust me when I say that 1 + 2 = 8. Mensa people relax, it’s not some new-math. I’m referring to ballot propositions. It occurs to me that Dallas’ Prop 1 & Prop 2 have a lot in common with California’s Prop 8. No, Props [...]