Outside the Beltway

A woman who declared “Civil War is coming” and “they have to kill me” has asked for and received leniency.

The erosion of representativeness continues.

A depressing magazine piece argues it is.

A minor story that illustrates a far bigger problem in our politics.

The reactions to a verdict that were predictable (indeed, predicted) are over the top.

This man is the face of the post-Trump party.

A largely mythical beast may become even more rare.

Journalism is terrible except when compared to the alternatives.

A conversation in two parts.

Senator Romney and the latest edition of the senatorial pro-filibuster op/ed.

The electoral calendar affects who the electorate is.

Too woke! Not woke enough!

A massive investigation into the Capitol riot looks at what came before, during, and after.

Joe Biden has bet his presidency on a caucus that may simply be irreconcilable.

The first modern stand-up comedian has died at 94.

Voters are suppose to choose elected officials, not the other way around.

The MyPillow Guy went down to Bama…

The trailblazing soldier-statesman has died at 84.

The Biden administration is not doing enough.

Doing nothing is still a choice, and the legitimacy crisis is here, like it or not.

It does not create better deliberation.

The Politician’s Syllogism rears its ugly head.

Canada has more parties than the US, but still suffers representation problems due to FPTP elections.

Really, they owed (and still owe) us better behavior.

Our brains are wired to seek approval but may not be equipped to handle our modern existence.

Is there a sarcasm font?

Thoughts on how we think.

The Islamic Republic is very close to being able to fuel a single weapon.

A blast from the past.

The President has lost his patience with the unvaccinated.

This time in the CA recall.

The Lone Star State has enacted some peculiar new laws.

The system is not defensible.

For anyone who might be interested.

A novel but flawed legal argument.

It hasn’t changed in over 100 years (but the population sure has).

The right questions are: 1) why do some some on the right like him, and 2) should this concern us all?

Could it be?

Hungary is part of a broader global trend, but the real issue isn’t Hungary, it is the Americans who praise Hungary.

Some recent news items that add to concern about American democracy.

Legislatures and school boards politicize what our kids are taught.

An interesting podcast conversation.

J.D. Vance’s cynical suggestion.

Another GOP member is added to the investigation.

Part of a disturbing trend.

A chance for a real investigation? Ruined legitimacy?

Oh, FFS.

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