Outside the Beltway

A supposed conservative calls for massive increases in taxes on alcohol.

The Republican debacle of 1964 offers some lessons for the current cycle.

Rick Perry’s tax plan isn’t very impressive.

Experts say 80% of all alcohol sales go to people with drinking problems. The mathematics of that are staggering.

Affluent whites are astounded that Adrian Fenty appears about to lose his bid for re-election as DC’s mayor. But the majority black population is less than thrilled with his tenure.

Americans who earn a lot of money disproportionately live in a tiny number of states and are married to other high-earners.

An essay claiming that the TED talks are “the new Harvard” is gaining some traction from a lot of people who ought know better.

Daniel Larison and Reihan Salan have an intelligent discussion on the Internet, managing to persuade each other!