Outside the Beltway

Did the Founding Fathers make it too hard to amend the Constitution? No, they didn’t.

Will more knowledge bring an end to the public debate over evolutionary theory? Don’t count on it.

Mitt Romney continues to keep Donald Trump close. It makes no sense, but it isn’t likely to matter in the end.

How can opinion shift quickly on a given topic?

Meet Flame. A cyber threat that makes Stuxnet seem like child’s play.

Political disagreements about war are no reason to dismiss the sacrifices of those who have died for our country.

Alan Simpson is imparting wisdom to his fellow Republicans. I doubt they will listen.

For the first time in 68 years, neither major party candidate for President has served in the military. Does this matter?

Contrary to what you’re hearing, the Facebook I.P.O. was a huge success.