Outside the Beltway

The US government is fighting back, albeit subtly.

But what does this actually mean?

Virginia’s governor has raised a ton of money.

One weird trick could save us from Trump.

What to call non-crazies who aren’t Democrats?

This makes four.

The first of a potential three rounds.

The next Trump indictment looks like it is coming this week.

Another example of the power of the abortion issue.

Updating the political saga of Newbern, Alabama.

It’s a really bad method

The one we’ve all been waiting for.

It’s not nearly as far-fetched as most of us would like to believe.

A standoff over social issues may derail a $900 billion budget bill.

Inter-generational power is a thing.

Today’s youth cohort might actually vote.

It really is rife with problems.

The Electoral College is holding a nation of millions back.

A milestone that should never have been approached.

America survived a civil war and the turmoil of the 1960s. Can we rebound again?

The President is trying to change perceptions ahead of the election.

Good news with a cautionary note.

A direct (albeit a tad snarky) statement on what reform we need.

Separating rhetoric from action.

Diving into the structure of Alabama’s districts and highlighting deep problems.

Thinking about what is predictive as well as the usefulness of historical case studies.

Eight state have withdrawn from a system to prevent illegal voting because of ignorance and agitation.

Neither Republicans nor Democrats are happy. But one man is.

A columnist argues his failed launch was emblematic of a larger problem.

It is something we need to think about.

Debt-trap diplomacy has finally come home to roost.

Normal diplomacy with an abnormal ally.

Running for office or just running?

Don’t get your hopes up.

Corruption charges against the former premier have sparked rioting.

Don’t blame the primary author of The Federalist for our current mess.

New documents reveal the internal deliberations of the Court.

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

A few people are committing the lion’s share of petty thefts in America’s biggest city.

Most high-income Congressional Districts are Democratic and low-income Districts are Republican.

The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles sparks a thought.

When winning is the only acceptable outcome.

A refreshing instance of normal democratic politics amid interesting times.

Calls for violence have been widespread but are unlikely to be heeded.

A hypothetical spoiler for 2024? (Stress on “hypothetical”).

DC has radically expanded its electorate.

Being against something just isn’t enough.

Whither American civil religion?

Another poll showing the same thing as the other polls.