Outside the Beltway

A new poll has a majority of respondents saying the President is a racist. He won’t care.

As was the case in June, the second night of the second Democratic debate was seen by more people than the first night.

As was the case a month ago, Vice-President Biden and Senator Kamala Harris were the focus of last night’s debate. Things turned out very differently, though.

It looks like fewer people are tuning in for the second Democratic debate.

The first night of the second Democratic debate consisted largely of clashes between the party’s progressive wing and more moderate elements.

For the second time in month, the candidates for the Democratic Presidential nomination will face off in a two-night debate, so it’s as good a time as any to look at the polls.

Even a Fox News poll finds that the American public finds the President’s recent rhetoric to be racist. There’s a different picture when you look at his supporters, though.

Once again, twenty candidates will participate in the second debate scheduled to take place over two nights at the end of the month.

Trump opened his mouth and, once again, racist bilge came spewing out.

Detroit shows how modern technology can lead to a virtual police state.

A law review article written when the former was a student provides an interesting contrast.

Elizabeth Warren and Kamala Harris are up, and Bernie Sanders is down, in the first state-level poll since the debates.

One of America’s fist celebrity CEO’s has passed away at the age of 94.

Every offseason re-aligns the sport in fascinating ways.

The first Democratic debate drew record numbers on both nights.

John Kasich hasn’t shut the door completely, but recent comments seem to make it clear he’s not likely to take on the President for the Republican nomination.

Most of us define ourselves largely through our jobs. That’s increasingly a problem.

In the latest development in the child sex abuse investigations in the Catholic Church in the United States, five former Priests in Michigan have been arrested on sex abuse charges.

Michigan Congressman Justin Amash is the lone Republican voice speaking out against the President, and he’s making a strong case for his position in favor of impeachment.

The longest-serving member of Congress in American history has passed away at the age of 92.

A decade after being bailed out by the Federal government, the giant automaker is slashing jobs.

A federal judge has found the practice outside the scope of Congress’ authority.

President Trump’s trade war with China is leading car manufacturers to shift production from the U.S. to China.

The vise is tightening on the Catholic Church.

President Trump got his revised version of NAFTA, but Canadians are less positive about the United States than they have been in at least twenty years.

RIP. Queen Of Soul

Another milestone set to be crossed.

In November, Michigan voters will be able to make their state the tenth state to legalize marijuana. This is just the latest step in what seems to be an irreversible trend.

In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court has ruled that public sector unions cannot force employees to pay membership fees.

With two more weeks to go, there are plenty of “big” cases still awaiting the release of a decision.

Donald Trump’s approach to international trade has nothing to with economics and everything to do with politics and the culture war he loves to provoke.

With one month to go in its term, there’s still a lot on the Supreme Court’s plate.

Ford, GM, and Chrysler are all moving almost exclusively to trucks, SUVs, and crossovers.

The next time you sign a credit card receipt could be the last.

Tomorrow, the Supreme Court will hear oral argument in a case that could prove crippling to public employee unions across the nation.

The longest-serving member of the House has retired amid allegations of sexual misconduct.

Robert Guillaume, who starred in situation comedies in the 70s, 80s, and 90s such as “Soap,” “Benson,” and “Sports Night,” has died at the age of 89.

Previewing the next term of the Supreme Court, which starts today.

In its upcoming term, the Supreme Court will hear a case that is likely to have a significant impact on the powers of public-sector unions.

A loss for the world of comedy.

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

Hillary Clinton’s national campaign wasn’t nearly as well-organized as we’d been led to believe.

An odd choice for HUD Secretary.

An irrelevant candidate is triggering a recount in three states Trump won by substantial margins.

The last time the Cubs were in the World Series, World War II had just ended. Now, they have a chance to break one of the longest droughts in sports history.

A golf legend passes away.