Outside the Beltway

But only the original books, not the Disney adaptations.

In case anyone was wondering (and the GOP’s prospects are good).

A legendary comic is gone.

Saturday Night Live mocked the President’s declaration of a ‘national emergency,” which caused him to lash out on Twitter.

The damage done for Mickey Mouse in the name of Sony Bono is finally coming to an end.

Two classic pieces of American Literature have been banned from the curriculum in Duluth, Minnesota. This is a mistake.

The school district in Biloxi, Mississippi has removed ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ from the 8th-grade reading list because it “makes people uncomfortable.”

The Supreme Court, subject to revision.

Once again, pretty much everybody hates Congress. However, it’s unclear if that will matter come Election Day.

A federal judge has ruled that poker is a game of skill and that therefore betting money on it is not gambling.

Lies and misrepresentations in politics seem to be something the American people have come to, if not accept, at least expect.

Tom and Ray Magliozzi are retiring their “Car Talk” act after 25 years but NPR will keep the show running indefinitely by repackaging old clips.

Once again, Americans hate Congress but seem to love their Congressperson.

George Will reflects on turning 70.

Contempt for Congress is an old American tradition. Unfortunately.

Automated programs are getting very good at poker and are winning large sums on online gambling sites.

The peculiar habit of some Indo-Europeans of assigning gender to nouns is frustrating and amusing.

It’s institutions of government – not its size – that matter when it comes to how good a job the government does.

Just over 100 years after his death, Mark Twain’s two greatest novels are once again the subject of controversy.

Americans’ assessment of Congress has hit a new low, with 13% saying they approve of the way Congress is handling its job.

The competition for 25 Greatest Americans was steep. Only 3/4 of Mount Rushmore made the cut.

Vice-President Biden glances into the future and sees a relatively good year for Democrats. Is he right ?

Starting in November, we’ll get a look inside the mind of one of America’s most fascinating writers.