Outside the Beltway

Even when it is focused on.

The anti-Trump forces are rallying around the former South Carolina governor and UN ambassador.

Prices are way up, even though the CPI is back under control.

The base is remaining loyal to the only candidate they think can beat Biden.

State election officials are standing by for challenges to Trump’s right to run.

West Virginia University may be the canary in the coal mine.

A new book looks at the confluence of geography and disadvantage.

Seems about right.

Are they bored? Delusional?

A bill in Alabama would bar Chinese nationals from buying property in the state.

CNN gave the former Liar in Chief a huuuge platform.

An odd set of Senators have a really bad idea.

We’re getting weird policies almost nobody is asking for.

A key pathway to success for low-income citizens isn’t working.

I will admit, I didn’t see this coming.

The left and right are attacking basic rights. But not equally.

The state of the union is . . . not good.

It turns out that the candy flavored booze at the grocery store isn’t even bourbon.

In case you need some NYD reading.

The ship is abandoning the sinking rat.

Opponents lose at the district and SCOTUS level in opening salvos.

A shameful stunt reminiscent of an even darker era.

Abortion is now illegal or heavily restricted in at least 11 states.

An ugly divorce exposes a gap in our legal structure.

Mitch McConnell and other senior Republican Senators foolishly believed their colleagues would do the right thing.

The Defense Department shares the worst-kept secret about the war effort.

A trailblazing diplomat has died at 84.

DC’s NFL franchise finally has a new name.

An epic but improbable win.

Mayor Pete is being mocked for telling obvious truths.

Let’s look at the numbers and the clear effects of policy choices.

A long-overdue change appears to be happening.

The number continues to rise.

It’s happening again. This time, it was easily preventable.

Stories from the ongoing pandemic.

As the pandemic’s effects continue to worsen in Florida, DeSantis continues to play the worst kind of politics.

When “the news” isn’t just “the news.”

Compared to what?

The College Republican National Committee Chairman elections shows the lessons taught by the national party.

More reminders that the pandemic is not over.

Public health shouldn’t be made into a partisan issue.

A lottery brings out the worst in a small town.

Cries that American democracy is in jeopardy are not hyperbole.

The Senate’s last conservative Democrat is taking President Biden’s call for unity seriously.

Specifically: the former confederacy and Democratic dominance.

The President of the United States is a national security threat. Can we get rid of him now?

Thinking about unsupported narratives and a little bit about data usage.