Outside the Beltway

This time in the CA recall.

An interesting but rather misleading report from a Biden Treasury official.

Women are increasingly dominating American higher education.

A few observations on Whole Woman’s Health, et al., Applicants v. Austin Reeve Jackson, Judge, et al.

Regardless of one’s views on abortion, the enforcement provision in the new Texas law should be concerning.

Humanitarian instincts rightly trumped security concerns.

Is the debate over the cost of the “infrastructure” bill a distraction from its content?

It is closer than Newsom might want, but the numbers are favorable to him.

The Lone Star State has enacted some peculiar new laws.

The system is not defensible.

As the pandemic’s effects continue to worsen in Florida, DeSantis continues to play the worst kind of politics.

Grandstanding in the midst of chaos is a bad look.

The President is looking for any leverage he can to get refuseniks vaccinated.

Sound decisions require sound reporting.

When “the news” isn’t just “the news.”

A humanitarian crisis made worse by shameful delays.

A novel but flawed legal argument.

It hasn’t changed in over 100 years (but the population sure has).

The mirage of semi-order faded quickly.

Part of the ongoing, slow-motion tragedy.

The long demographic trend continues.

The right questions are: 1) why do some some on the right like him, and 2) should this concern us all?

Could it be?

Hungary is part of a broader global trend, but the real issue isn’t Hungary, it is the Americans who praise Hungary.

Two stories tell, well, a story about Texas and the pandemic.

Whataboutism about a visit to Whataburger (and other tales of obfuscation).

Some recent news items that add to concern about American democracy.

The President is in open defiance of the Supreme Court.

It’s not just cases.

Florida has a lot of cases.

His executive order blocks schools from having masking rules.

Legislatures and school boards politicize what our kids are taught.

An interesting podcast conversation.

A new poll show a very close race.

An emotional day set the tone for the investigation.

Emotional testimony from police will kick off the event.

Several stories, not enough time for full write-ups.

J.D. Vance’s cynical suggestion.

And so general discussion of vaccine passports and requirements in the US.

Another GOP member is added to the investigation.

Democrats and Independents are losing their enthusiasm. But some perspective is needed.

It goes into effect next season.

We’re hurting the feelings of those trying to destroy the country.

A chance for a real investigation? Ruined legitimacy?

The two-time Pulitzer winner is considering a career change.

Tab clearing time.

The College Republican National Committee Chairman elections shows the lessons taught by the national party.