Outside the Beltway

Congressional Republicans are reminding voters of a dark hour in the Biden presidency.

Four administrations and two decades later, it’s about to be over.

The dean of conservative columnists argues that the Republican Congress must be taught a lesson.

We’re down to debating whether bigots should have to sell cakes to gay people.

Heather Havrilesky asks, “Why Are Americans So Fascinated With Extreme Fitness?

Joshua Foust and I discuss Chelsea Manning and other issues for BloggingHeadsTV.

Bradley Manning’s announcement that she wishes to begin living life as a woman poses some interesting legal questions.

A sensational story, little solid information, and instant analysis are a bad combination

It’s okay to criticize military veterans–even if you never served in the military.

So Ron Fugelseth decided it would be cool to send his son’s toy train into space. Turns out, it was.

Ten years ago tomorrow, President Bush announced that “the United States military has begun strikes against al Qaeda terrorist training camps and military installations of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan.”

KARK weatherman Brett Cummins was asleep in a bathtub with a dead man wearing a dog collar lying next to him.

What does the apparent outcome of the war in Libya mean for the so-called “Responsibility To Protect” doctrine?

What are the contours of “mainstream” religious thought in today’s America?

Honoring the fallen by ensuring that the didn’t die in vain is a recipe for getting more good men killed.

The Navy is considering allowing its chaplains to perform same-sex marriages once “Dont ask, Don’t tell” ends.

Changing our relationship status to Complicated.

Todays’ horrific attack on the UN complex in Mazar-i Sharif may well the the Tet Offensive of Afghanistan: a relatively minor event that permanently changed the American public’s view of the war.

A Welcome to Wisconsin sign with another sign saying “A Division of Koch Industries” is going around Twitter.

Humor me for a moment: if your life was in danger, would you trust Julian Assange to keep your identity a secret? – Joshua Foust

Stan McChrystal’s boys had “Team America” patches made up.