Outside the Beltway

The experiences of two well-known academics denied tenure at Chicago provide some clues.

The New York Times wins for “Afghans Avenge Florida Koran Burning, Killing 12.”

Todays’ horrific attack on the UN complex in Mazar-i Sharif may well the the Tet Offensive of Afghanistan: a relatively minor event that permanently changed the American public’s view of the war.

With the Draft only 27 days away, multiple lawsuits pending, and the lockout only in force for a few weeks, the NFL announced that an agreement on a new CBA had been reached with players.

The next week promises to be a battle between John Boehner and the Tea Party over whether or not compromise is a good idea.

The American people have no idea what’s really in the Federal Budget, which makes any discussion about what to cut virtually impossible.

Politicians in office have a nasty habit of behaving completely differently than they promise on the campaign trail.

The iconic WKRP in Cincinnati is not being syndicated or available on DVD in its original format because it’s classic rock soundtrack is hamstrung by copyright laws and music licensing fees.

Given the schedule they’re on in the Courts of Appeals, it is likely that the Supreme Court will rule on one or more of the lawsuits challenging the Constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act just before the start of the 2012 campaign.

Since November, the Unemployment Rate has fallen a full percentage point, a sign that this is more than just a minor recovery.

President Obama has pledged no slaughter and no ground troops for Libya. He may well be forced to pick one.