Outside the Beltway

The great conservative humorist is gone at 74.

Musings about US politics and culture.

The veteran journalist and Fox News original is gone at 75.

The infamous duo will have to do what they were already supposed to do for a year.

But from what? Comparing two stories from Tennessee that show our society’s contradictory impulses when it comes to “protecting the children.”

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

Breaking News

Is a contribution after an election different from one during an election?

Once again, today marks a day where folks who would never have supported Dr. King decide they should praise him

Let the browser be cleared!

A necessary but likely irrelevant gesture.

The serendipitous day off may soon be a thing of the past.

The television star increasingly known for her longevity has passed days shy of her 100th birthday.

The 83-year-old Justice is playing a dangerous game.

Some stories of possible interest.

Assessing her actions in 2018 in light of 2020 and onward.

Oral arguments on the biggest abortion case in decades will be heard today.

Our reactions to recent murder trials tells us a lot about our divided country.

The erstwhile QAnon Shaman will spend another three-and-a-half years in jail.

Journalism is terrible except when compared to the alternatives.

Kids 5-11 are getting their COVID shots at a rapid pace, but will it continue?

Providing a little bit of electoral history.

Another effect of the pandemic.

A sign of our times.

Good news with mixed messaging.

It’s not funny when you have to constantly explain the jokes.

The veteran character actor has died of cancer at 66.

DOJ has settled a civil suit with the former official.

“The Closer” delivers more of what people love and hate about the GOAT.

Apparently, it’s higher than 67.

Speaking of elections.

The flake beat the weirdo.

The actor known for his roles on “The Wire” and “Boardwalk Empire” is gone at 54.

America’s weatherman is gone. Sadly, he did not make it to 100.

Jacob Chansley has agreed to spend 41 to 51 months in prison for his role in the 6 January riots.

If it’s made in France, it’s “sparkling wine.”

When “the news” isn’t just “the news.”

US health agencies are clashing with the World Health Organization on the question.

The right questions are: 1) why do some some on the right like him, and 2) should this concern us all?

It’s not too late but it’s too late.

Oh, FFS.

Can you guess?

More reminders that the pandemic is not over.

Thinking about party evolution and behavior going into 2022.

Another 6-3 decision along ideological lines.

A completely unsurprising 6-3 decision.

Things that make you go Hmmm.

When he said he wouldn’t sign it if it wasn’t accompanied by a second bill, he wasn’t implying that he would veto it if it wasn’t.

Another narrowly-crafted but overwhelming opinion from the Supreme Court.