Outside the Beltway

Greatest democracy in the world, right?

Surprisingly, yes.

The 45th President is unlikely to face Federal prosecution but state and civil suits are not going his way.

Because of course he did.

A new way to think about the problem.

Even liberal states like California and Massachusetts are moving on.

The great conservative humorist is gone at 74.

The bar for defaming public officials is too high.

What if the “fake news” is really fake news?

A protest against vaccine mandates is growing with a little help from our adversaries.

Former President Trump routinely broke the law with respect to protecting public records.

Blue and red states alike are ending mask mandates and other restrictions.

It’s Manchin-approved.

Doing the right thing on 1/6/20 doesn’t absolve him of being a key Trump enabler.

How do we know when our government is telling us the truth?

Media reporting on CDC findings is, once again, unhelpful.

Yet another grim milestone.

Did you know that the elephant population has tripled over the last six months?

In their censure of Cheney and Kinzinger the GOP wants to rewrite history.

The American way of war kills a lot of noncombatants.

Since when is it a crime to say stupid things on “The View”?

The industry is changing rapidly.

Drip. Drip. Drip.

Caesar’s wife must be above suspicion. Alas.

Being too cautious and careless are not equal sins.

The 46th President will follow the lead of the 40th in making a historic appointment.

Breaking News

Lawyers in North Carolina are trying to get a Congressman off the ballot.

Expert opinion on the standoff differs sharply.

The United States and its NATO allies are in a dangerous standoff.

Are we really being blocked from getting back to normal? And if so, what is the real barrier?

The pandemic seems to have broken the social contract.

The singer and actor, born Marvin Lee Aday, is gone at 74.

Let’s not start celebrating just yet.

A provision of the 14th Amendment to keep Civil War generals out of office is back in play.

We deserve better.

The silly season has commenced a mite early.

Items for your consideration.

The beloved comedian and actor is gone at 65.

A pioneering Black actor is gone at 94.

Yes the riots were a disgrace but the Democrats . . . .

65 million Americans are fully vaccinated but just 35 percent are boosted.

Apparently, New York and Oregon are not the same place.

After more than a year and countless investigations into election fraud, the big lie continues to be a big lie

A roundup of reflection on a somber anniversary.

A lone judge has halted the military’s vaccine mandate.

The legendary football player and coach is gone at 77.

The biggest news doesn’t always get the most attention.