Outside the Beltway

The Enablers of Authoritarianism

· Wednesday, August 6, 2025 · 19 comments

In this case, Kevin Hassett, Director of the National Economic Council.

“Because we can”

· Wednesday, August 6, 2025 · 13 comments

A member of the Texas legislature reminds us that we are in an era of pure power politics.

Wednesday’s Forum

· Wednesday, August 6, 2025 · 34 comments

A Couple of Observations about Redistricting Wars

· Tuesday, August 5, 2025 · 7 comments

Space Waste?

· Tuesday, August 5, 2025 · 28 comments

Nuclear reactors to the moon!

Tuesday’s Forum

· Tuesday, August 5, 2025 · 30 comments

In Front of Our Noses: Trump’s Character [Slight Update]

· Monday, August 4, 2025 · 19 comments

Golf reveals character.

AG Monday

· Monday, August 4, 2025 · 4 comments

This week: the Fantastic Four movie.

Monday’s Forum

· Monday, August 4, 2025 · 31 comments

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Fact Checking in an Era of Bullshit

· Sunday, August 3, 2025 · 36 comments

One of the big ones has given up.

Sunday’s Forum

· Sunday, August 3, 2025 · 11 comments

In Front of Our Noses: Firing the Messenger

· Saturday, August 2, 2025 · 13 comments

It is textbook authoritarianism.

Saturday’s Forum

· Saturday, August 2, 2025 · 24 comments

Have I Mentioned We Have Weak Parties?

· Friday, August 1, 2025 · 12 comments

Colbert asks Harris a question about leadership.

President Donald Trump thanks the crowd after remarks at the Salute to America Celebration, Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa. President Donald Trump thanks the crowd after remarks at the Salute to America Celebration, Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa.

Trump’s Economy (Updated)

· Friday, August 1, 2025 · 24 comments

July jobs report shows signs of weakness.

Hot August Tabs

· Friday, August 1, 2025 · 14 comments

A Photo for Friday

· Friday, August 1, 2025 · 6 comments

“Dramatic Divide”

Welcome to August Forum

· Friday, August 1, 2025 · 24 comments

The Core Problem is Single-Seat Districts

· Thursday, July 31, 2025 · 22 comments

Most of the world knows that PR is a better way to elect legislatures.

Meanwhile, in North Korea

· Thursday, July 31, 2025 · 11 comments

I am sensing a new ongoing bit…

Tabby Thursday

· Thursday, July 31, 2025 · 12 comments

Thursday’s Forum

· Thursday, July 31, 2025 · 26 comments

Meanwhile, in North Korea…

· Wednesday, July 30, 2025 · 12 comments

Wednesday’s Forum

· Wednesday, July 30, 2025 · 23 comments

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Emil Bove Confirmed to Lifetime Judgeship

· Tuesday, July 29, 2025 · 16 comments

Trump’s personal lawyer, and man accused of telling DOJ lawyers to ignore court orders is now a federal judge.

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Being A Millionaire Ain’t What It Used to Be

· Tuesday, July 29, 2025 · 12 comments

Times have changed!

<s>Wednesday’s</s> (Oops) Tuesday’s Forum

· Tuesday, July 29, 2025 · 38 comments

President Donald Trump thanks the crowd after remarks at the Salute to America Celebration, Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa. President Donald Trump thanks the crowd after remarks at the Salute to America Celebration, Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa.

Trump’s Job Approval

· Monday, July 28, 2025 · 15 comments

It’s down, but relatively steady.

Tom Lehrer, 1928-2025

· Monday, July 28, 2025 · 21 comments

The mathematician best known for his satirical songs is gone at 97.

AG Monday: Byrne’s Fantastic Four

· Monday, July 28, 2025 · 4 comments

In anticipation of discussion the new movie, we talk about a classic FF run.

Monday’s Forum

· Monday, July 28, 2025 · 33 comments

Texas Gerrymandering Could Set Off Game of Tit for Tat

· Sunday, July 27, 2025 · 14 comments

Here we go again.

Sunday’s Forum

· Sunday, July 27, 2025 · 33 comments

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A Bullish View of AI That’s Not So Bullish

· Saturday, July 26, 2025 · 37 comments

It’s likely to be great for the economy, but not for most of the people in it.

Saturday’s Forum

· Saturday, July 26, 2025 · 22 comments

Concentration Camps Redux

· Friday, July 25, 2025 · 40 comments

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France Recognizes Palestine

· Friday, July 25, 2025 · 42 comments

Responding to tragedy with farce.

Locking Up The Homeless

· Friday, July 25, 2025 · 34 comments

A simple solution to a complex problem.

A Photo for Friday

· Friday, July 25, 2025 · 3 comments

“Isolated Shower”

Friday’s Forum

· Friday, July 25, 2025 · 27 comments

Steven Takes a Picture (or a Few)

· Thursday, July 24, 2025 · 9 comments

This time at the Georgia Capitol.

SLT Talks About a Republic v. a Democracy

· Thursday, July 24, 2025 · 13 comments

Steven is a guest on Michael Bailey’s podcast.

Columbia’s $200 Million ‘Deal’ with Trump Administration

· Thursday, July 24, 2025 · 23 comments

A breaking of the social contract.

Thursday’s Forum

· Thursday, July 24, 2025 · 32 comments

Wednesday’s Forum

· Wednesday, July 23, 2025 · 63 comments

Ozzy Osbourne, 1948-2025

· Tuesday, July 22, 2025 · 13 comments

The heavy metal legend has passed at 76.

Records of FBI MLK Investigation Released

· Tuesday, July 22, 2025 · 9 comments

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Malcolm-Jamal Warner, 1970-2025

· Tuesday, July 22, 2025 · 3 comments

The actor best known for his role on “The Cosby Show” has died at 54.

Tuesday’s Forum

· Tuesday, July 22, 2025 · 54 comments

Trump Demands Return of Redskins, Indians Names

· Monday, July 21, 2025 · 32 comments

A strange fixaton.

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