Outside the Beltway

The SNL comic has died of cancer at 61.

It’s happening again. This time, it was easily preventable.

The President has lost his patience with the unvaccinated.

This time in the CA recall.

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

A series of mismatches mean would-be workers can’t find employment despite an abundance of openings.

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

The Lone Star State has enacted some peculiar new laws.

The actor best known for his role as Lou Grant has died at 91.

I guess you proved your point about great powers picking and choosing their battlefields.

A new story archetype is all too common.

The 16th time may be the charm for Robert Kennedy’s killer.

What we know of the American servicemembers killed.

Thirteen Marines and dozens of Afghan civilians are dead in a much-anticipated attack.

Grandstanding in the midst of chaos is a bad look.

News of the ongoing pandemic.

They’ve got a lot of gall blaming Biden for this mess.

The legendary country music singer-songwriter known as “The Storyteller” is gone at 85.

We’re not getting Afghans—or even American citizens trapped there—out fast enough.

A legendary journalist is gone.

The long demographic trend continues.

The collapse is coming even faster than feared.

Whataboutism about a visit to Whataburger (and other tales of obfuscation).

Some recent news items that add to concern about American democracy.

Making it difficult for refuseniks works better than prizes.

Despite a rising groundswell of support, the obvious solution to our crisis has not been implemented.

Behind the CDC’s messaging debacle.

The longtime TV pitchman is gone.

The tabs must be cleared.

An emotional day set the tone for the investigation.

Part of a disturbing trend.

We’re hurting the feelings of those trying to destroy the country.

A chance for a real investigation? Ruined legitimacy?

Tab clearing time.

It’s not getting any better, folks.

NIMBY is still alive and well in the age of the Internet of Things.

A new career and a pending art sale.

Another example of structural racism.

He has nominated only 304 people out 1,200+ that require Senate confirmation.

The President announced a whopping 72 initiatives to rein in corporate power and lower prices.

It’s not perfect but it beats our usual approach to picking winners and losers.

More reminders that the pandemic is not over.

What we know about those arrested for the 6 January insurrection.

UNC’s loss is the nation’s most prestigious HBCU’s gain.

An ugly situation that’s getting uglier.

The pandemic isn’t over.

For years, American troops fought a ‘forever war’ to delay the inevitable. It’s now coming.

Some interesting stories or columns that I’ll never get around to writing full posts on.

Another 6-3 decision along ideological lines.

A completely unsurprising 6-3 decision.