Outside the Beltway

The collaboration has been even more robust than advertised.

Publishers and consumers want very different business models.

Apparently, more expensive versions of products are often better.

States are sponsoring an increasingly controversial image.

An embarrassing photo demonstrates the perils of leading the free world.

It would appear to be the case.

Manhattan’s new DA seems to think he has a weak case.

Musings about US politics and culture.

Items for your consideration.

An interesting argument, albeit about a tiny and vastly over-discussed segment.

Joe Biden has bet his presidency on a caucus that may simply be irreconcilable.

The collapse is not his doing. But he’s accountable for the poor planning.

The postmortems are well underway.

The longtime TV pitchman is gone.

It turns out that the GOAT is a human being.

Another R/D cleavage?

The fear of missing out is strong.

A sad and disturbing report from a reliable source.

It’s much easier to fund bad information than good.

If the goal is to change politics, not just vent frustration, messaging is important.

Seeking to have a US citizen investigated by a foreign government based on innuendo is a major problem.

Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer has hit the bottom of the barrel.

Julian Castro, Kamala Harris, and Elizabeth Warren are pandering to the base.

A new look at the allegations against Justice Brett Kavanaugh uncovers some new evidence.

Stories from sites like The Onion are routinely shared on social media and perceived as real news.

Everything you always wanted in a hearing. And less.

A law professor reads too much into a cryptic concurrence.

There are children being held in what amount to internment camps on the southern border under appallingly bad conditions and the President is more concerned with falsely blaming his predecessor for the problem.

The current economic recovery turns ten years old this month, but it can’t last forever.

At some point, what we call conservatism turned into a racket. It’s not surprising that this led directly to Trump.

We’ve soon see whether the current Supreme Court will overturn Roe v Wade.

Passing up an opportunity that other Democrats are taking, Elizabeth Warren is declining to appear on Fox News Channel. This seems like an unwise decision.

After just a year in office, Oliver North is out as President of the National Rifle Association as the group faces an ongoing series of scandals centered around Wayne LaPierre and others.

The findings are a dispiriting Rorschach test.

Former Massachusetts Governor Bill Weld has officially joined the race for the 2020 Republican Presidential nomination

As it has since 2007, the Democratic National Committee is barring Fox News from hosting a debate featuring the party’s candidates for President.

A new report demonstrates that the relationship between Fox News Channel and the Trump Administration is much closer and more pervasive than previously believed.

The 83-year-old is taking time off finishing his LBJ quintilogy to write his memoirs. Is that selfish?

The Supreme Court issued a ruling that places new limits on civil asset forfeiture by state and local government.

Supreme Court watcher Jeffrey Toobin speculates that Clarence Thomas could be the next Supreme Court Justice to step aside.

RIP, Dolly.

The investigation of the murder of Jamal Khashoggi is inching closer to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, but it seems unlikely to impact his hold on power.

President Trump is heaping praise on a Congressman who physically assaulted a reporter.

One of the people most responsible for the personal computer revolution has passed away at the far-too-young age of 65.

Fifty years ago, a young college student who would become one of the most influential women in Washington was sexually assaulted by a Senator. She didn’t come forward with her story for more than fifty years, and the reasons why strike close to what we’ve been talking about for three weeks now.

Just hours before hearings that will likely determine the fate of Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court, new accusations and revelations are coming to light.

Republicans have set a Judiciary Committee vote for less than a day after hearing from Christine Blasey Ford and Judge Brett Kavanaugh.

New allegations of sexual misconduct mark the start of a crucial week for the confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh.