Outside the Beltway

The people who believe there is a ‘War On Christmas” tend to be the same ones who hold to the largely false idea that their religious beliefs are under assault due to a “culture war.”

You’ll be happy, Star Wars fans. And, don’t worry, no spoilers here.

Perhaps not surprisingly, the newest film in the Star Wars saga is breaking all kinds of records.

A Colorado Republican Congressman has introduced a resolution meant to involve our nation’s representatives in the non-existent ‘War On Christmas.’

The Commissioner of Major League Baseball has ruled that the lifetime ban issued against Pete Rose for betting on baseball will remain in effect.

Remembering a legend on the 100th anniversary of his birth.

A pseudonymous government relations professional examines “The Radicalization of Luke Skywalker: A Jedi’s Path to Jihad.”

The news that the late football legend Frank Gifford suffered from the same chronic brain disease that has been diagnosed in many N.F.L. players in recent years, and the upcoming release of a new film on the issue, seems certain to increase pressure to protect players at all levels of football.

As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly.

In the wake of the attacks in Paris, some people have argued that American solidarity with France, in contrast to seeming disregard for tragedy elsewhere, is something we should feel bad about. That argument is ridiculous.

You thought Betamax died three decades ago didn’t you?

The Foundation that holds the copyright on one of the most famous works about the Holocaust is seeking to extend their copyright in Europe by naming Otto Frank co-author of his daughter’s published diary.

You may not be aware, but your local Starbucks is the new front in the ‘War On Christmas.’

Donald Trump was on Saturday Night Live last night. It wasn’t even remotely funny.

Boldly going……..again?

From now on, you’ll just have to read it for the articles.

Keith Collins and Nikhil Sonnad provide strong evidence that the “sequel” to Harper Lee’s classic novel was merely a bad first draft.

The winners of the Women’s World Cup will get paid far less than the men that played last year, but that’s not because of sexism.

The Confederate Flag needs to be removed from official places of honor, but do we really need to worry about reruns of The Dukes of Hazzard?

Well, that didn’t take long.

Taylor Swift is taking a stand against Apple’s new streaming music service, and she’s largely right.

A thirty-seven year long drought is over.

“Chewie, we’re rich.”

I’m not sure this is a concern that rises to the level of an article at The Atlantic.

Trevor Noah will be the next host of The Daily Show. Who’s Trevor Noah? Exactly.

Elton John is leading a boycott against Dolce & Gabbana.

Leonard Nimoy, the actor who became a household name as Mr. Spock with the “Star Trek” television series and movies, has died at 83.

For those of us old enough to remember, February 22nd, 1980 marked one of the great moments in sports history.

Decision rules matter.

Jon Stewart is stepping down as the host of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” after sixteen years.

Opening crawl of 1977 version

President Obama criticized Sony for backing down, and said that the U.S. would respond to North Korea’s cyber attack “at a place and time we choose,”

In the wake of the Senate Intelligence Committee’s report on C.I.A. torture, some have suggested that eight years of Jack Bauer helped make torture more acceptable to the American public.