Outside the Beltway

President Trump continues his war on one of the most important guardians of American democracy.

Donald Trump gave a campaign-style speech in Phoenix last night and reminded us of everything that’s wrong with him.

The dangers of the tyranny of the majority have only magnified.

Yes, even Nazis must have their rights to peaceful speech and assembly protected.

Authorities are being second-guessed over their handling of Saturday’s protests. Virginia gun laws are the more obvious problem.

More stupid, irresponsible rhetoric from the President of the United States.

A Duke history professor uncovers “stealth plan” by “fifth columnists” who are seeking to overthrow democracy in the U.S. for their plutocrat masters.

Thoughts on the quality of our democracy.

The FARC have disarmed. Now to the hard part.

Foolishly, President Trump is rolling back part of President Obama’s opening to Cuba.

Maryland and the District of Columbia are suing President Trump based on alleged violations of two provisions of the Constitution that have never been litigated before.

President Trump is reportedly considering at least partly reversing one of the great foreign policy successes of the Obama Presidency.

Some thoughts on presidential interruptions.

President Trump’s speech on Islam was a change of tone. However, as critics noted, it was short on substance and is unlikely to accomplish anything.

#RulesMatter

The infamous former sheriff and current Trump Homeland Security official committed academic fraud.

A Constitutional coup d’etat is not the way to solve the Donald Trump problem.

South Korea has elected a new President who breaks with his impeached predecessor in favoring dialogue with the North.

How close to success is the National Popular Vote initiative? (Spoiler alert: not close).

As usual, an attempt to explain congressional behavior brings us back to the issue of our basic institutions. The way we elect congress matters.

Wayne LaPierre’s perverted view of the world in two sentences.

An assessment of the 45th President’s first 100 days.

By a narrow margin, Turks voted for some significant changes.

The tiny Balkan nation of Montenegro is set to become the latest member of the NATO alliance despite the fact that there is seemingly no good reason for it.

More evidence of ties between the Trump campaign and Russian interests.

Two more losses for the Trump Administration.

South Korea removes a corrupt leader by peaceful means.

Well, at least someone has a backbone.

There are two sides in this war between Trump and the media, but only one of them is the right side.

Another judicial slap at the Trump Administration.

With a relatively smooth announcement, Donald Trump has named a solid and qualified conservative who will likely be confirmed to the nation’s highest court.

As with so many things, the President is demonstrating that he really doesn’t know what he is doing.

A movement motivated by hurt and fear turned into a political force eight years ago. Can another follow suit?

A speech traditionally used to unite was instead a continuation of a divisive campaign.

A potentially controversial commutation from President Obama today.

Be clear on what one is defending.

Concepts, basic applications, and even a bibliography! Merry Festivus, everyone.

The number of faithless electors was both historical and trivial.

Trump will maintain some level of private security once in office.

Wherein a law professor makes the absurd argument that the Electoral College, which exists pursuant to the Constitution, is unconstitutional.

Those who voted for him thinking he would be guided or controlled by more sober individuals or that he would start acting presidential once elected: you were wrong.

One of the Cold War era’s last dictators has finally died.