Outside the Beltway

Would increasing the size of the House of Representatives be the cure for what ails Congress?

There’s nothing wrong with choosing not to vote.

The Supreme Court’s expansion of same-sex marriage seems to be sitting well with the American public.

In the space of one week, we’ve gone from 19 states that recognize same-sex marriage to 29. Soon, it will be 35.

The die is cast.

By failing to act, the Supreme Court has effectively legalized same-sex marriage in eleven more states.

The Supreme Court has saved the biggest case of the term for its last day.

A big step forward for the challenge to state-based bans on same-sex marriage.

A new poll finds that people in Illinois have an accurate assessment of politics in their state.

A rich guy wants to break up California.

Is 435 the right number?

Same-sex marriage remains the law of the land in one of the most conservative states in the nation, at least unless the Supreme Court says otherwise.

A victory for same-sex marriage in an unlikely place.

When worlds collide.

Some thoughts on reform.

Some interesting taking of sides is already taking place in the GOP Senate race in Wyoming.

POLITICO is joining the stampede toward metered paywalls. In a twist, it will remain free in regions where it’s most popular.

The days of tax-free online shopping are coming to an end.

Kentucky Senator Rand Paul won a completely meaningless straw poll.

Democrats are approaching an “Electoral College lock.” Republicans are trying to pick it.

No, the electoral college does not encourage the candidates to pay special attention to the small states.

The history of the DREAM Act underscores the significance of the 60-vote Senate.

Republican politicians have largely avoided the topic of same-sex marriage since President Obama’s announcement. Why?

Now that Rick Santorum is out of the race, what happens to his delegates?

Rick Santorum’s campaign is starting to tilt at windmills.

Foster Friess, Rick Santorum’s money guy, probably shouldn’t be his media guy.

Senator Mike Enzi wants to replace the Dollar Bill with a coin. As with past efforts, it’s a great idea that is unlikely to succeed.

Things aren’t all sunshine and roses for the Obama 2012 campaign.