Outside the Beltway

Sanctions are already taking a toll. But the West could do more if it had the will.

Deterring Russia is a matter of principle.

The military threat is smaller, but the political one is bigger.

An example of how lack of regulation leads to practices that damage public faith in policing

Putin’s forces are in Kyiv.

Right wing protestors are expected to attempt to create (more) gridlock in the capitol later today.

The Commonwealth’s undemocratic political system is, shockingly, unrepresentative of the will of its people.

The first shoe has dropped.

Why clearing criminal records makes economic sense

The Democratic strategist and longtime talking head is gone at 73.

The reports are conflicting but I’d bet on Yes.

The much-anticipated escalation has happened. Now to see how the United States and its allies respond.

With choices like these it’s easy to understand why people take plea deals

Greatest democracy in the world, right?

It seems that some Americans are relocating to be with people who share their social and cultural views.

Surprisingly, yes.

“25 Shiny Pennies All in a Pile”

Data from Texas underscore a frequent point about primaries.

His attacks are, in fact, the best case for tenure.

The 45th President is unlikely to face Federal prosecution but state and civil suits are not going his way.

Because of course he did.

Republicans competing to see who can be the toughest on crime

A new way to think about the problem.

Even liberal states like California and Massachusetts are moving on.

The great conservative humorist is gone at 74.

The bar for defaming public officials is too high.

The ‘Ghostbusters’ and ‘Animal House’ producer is gone at 75.

The anti-vax-and-other-stuff protest is spreading to Europe.

Our system lacks accountability.

Two unclassified after-action reports shine a new—if one-sided—light on the evacuation.

What if the “fake news” is really fake news?

Musings about US politics and culture.

Western intelligence agencies continue to predict an invasion under absurd pretexts.

A protest against vaccine mandates is growing with a little help from our adversaries.

The veteran journalist and Fox News original is gone at 75.