Outside the Beltway

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.

What’s smaller than minuscule?

Another R/D cleavage?

I know obscenity when I see it and this ain’t it.

Fear of Chinese spies led to a bizarre and illegal operation within the Commerce Department.

Put the frustration where it belongs.

More in a series of ongoing observations about the GOP primaries.

COVID vaccine hesitancy is just the tip of the iceberg.

It’s not getting any better, folks.

Lymantria dispar just doesn’t have the same ring to it.

Almost everyone in households making over $75,000 are protected from COVID.

A new career and a pending art sale.

This time: the Alaska GOP.

Another example of structural racism.

He has nominated only 304 people out 1,200+ that require Senate confirmation.

Can you guess?

An arrest underscores what the problem isn’t.

President Trump’s destruction of longstanding norms continues under his successor.

The President announced a whopping 72 initiatives to rein in corporate power and lower prices.

It’s not perfect but it beats our usual approach to picking winners and losers.