Outside the Beltway

Doubling down on state standards on slavery.

A Representative’s slip of the tongue and the ensuing debate.

Inter-generational power is a thing.

Those who refuse to learn about the past often perpetuate its mistakes.

Some New York Republicans are fighting for their constituents and against the GOP leadership.

President Biden has again made history.

On Florida’s updated standards regarding slavery.

Legislature poised to approve new districts that appear to violate a federal court order.

The chickens are slowly coming home to roost.

Must every topic be viewed through that lens?

Today’s youth cohort might actually vote.

He’s getting what he wants.

It really is rife with problems.

The Electoral College is holding a nation of millions back.

Absolutely something!

Fun in the sunshine state.

An unconvincing column from an old pro.

We all suffer if the the unserious have power.

A quick follow-up to a previous post.

A milestone that should never have been approached.

Say it ain’t so!

Sigh.

The North Dakota governor really, really wants to be on TV.

Tommy Tuberville’s stunt is now impacting the highest levels of the military.

Thoughts after reading Part 2 of the Reuter’s series, “Slavery’s Descendants”

A remarkable milestone.

They’re angry and yet having a good time.

Happy Independence Day!

Slavery is an inextricable part of our past, whether we want to talk about it or not.

The justices declined to review a bizarre 4th Circuit decision.

The Supreme Court sided with an anti-gay website designer.

The President is trying to change perceptions ahead of the election.

The silliness of singling out tiny measures.

The parties do not control their labels.

Good news with a cautionary note.

It’s just as possible to live on one income as it was in 1970. But not really.

Another entry into the ongoing performative politics of Ron DeSantis.

The process that could chance Alabama’s congressional delegation begins.

Because it deserves more than just an entry in a tab-clearing list.

An acronym has slowly morphed into a mnemonic device.

Yet more allegations.

Breaking a cardinal rule.

A direct (albeit a tad snarky) statement on what reform we need.

A reminder that all choices are political to one degree or the other.

Breaking news.

The Lawfare Podcast: Read With Me: The Trump Indictment.

Remembering the past; living the future.

In truth, not close to enough.

All states but one receive more in federal money than they pay out in taxes.

The problem is not the indictment; it is the indicted.