Outside the Beltway

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.

UPS and FedEx underestimated their capacity needs and failed to deliver packages in time for Christmas.

A man dressed as Santa was shot in the back with a pellet gun while handing out presents to underprivileged children in Southeast DC. Naturally.

A Montana man has been ordered to write “Boys do not hit girls” 5000 times after a brutal assault against his girlfriend.

Forty-five years ago today,the world was treated to the first picture of itself from orbit around another planetary body.

In a new interview, Edward Snowden explains his motives for absconding from the country with NSA secrets.

A limited ruling out of Ohio with wide ranging implications.

While I concur with the “intent, justice, legality, and morality” of the decision, I nonetheless oppose it.

Another day, another delay.

Newly disclosed details about the US role in Colombia.

Vladimir Putin seems to be getting a lot of love from cultural conservatives in the United States.

Lest we forget what the entire “Duck Dynasty” brouhaha is really all about.

The likelihood of any action on gun control in 2014 is extremely limited

The PPACA has had a rough 2013, and 2014 could be even worse.

Airlines are squeezing ever-larger passengers into ever-smaller spaces. Naturally, the passengers are taking it out on the other passengers.

Scientists have discovered that heterosexual men alter their behavior around women.

There’s a potentially fatal legal argument looming out there for the PPACA.

Michelle Howard has become the highest ranking woman in the history of the US Navy–and the US military, period.

The FCC is looking at re-examination of its sports broadcast rules. The NFL and other sports leagues should do the same thing.

The Economist reports that “The coffee insurgency” is winning.

Once again, Chris Christie seems to be directly challenging the right wing of his party.

The danger of saying stupid things online apparently has not sunk in with some people.

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

A GOP Senate Candidate in Georgia attempts to back track, and runs off the rails in the process.

The First Daughters are approaching dating age and the First Papa has some thoughts on the matter.

Will we soon see “The Best Little Whorehouse In Canada?”

Once again, the Administration has unilaterally changed the Affordable Care Act.

The North Koreans are back to their old tricks.

“Reality” TV star says something dumb about gay people, gets suspended, usual pointless outrage ensues.

A 17th state legalizes gay marriage. There’s no turning back.