Outside the Beltway

Does the office of Vice-President serve any useful purpose anymore?

Different name, same result in Egypt.

Eric Shinseki resigned as Secretary of Veterans Affairs this morning, to the surprise of absolutely nobody.

In her upcoming book, Hillary Clinton strikes a defiant tone against conservative’s continued interest in the Benghazi attack.

The President’s second speech to the Corps of Cadets is a vast improvement over the first.

The very idea of a “war on religion” in the United States is absurd.

Sooner or later, the Supreme Court will have to rule on a challenge to state laws banning same-sex marriage.

Once again, President Obama’s attempt to communicate a foreign policy vision falls short.

In no small part because of a brutal winter, the economy shrank in the first three months of the year.

It seems unlikely that Eric Shinseki will have a job for much longer.

The saga of Malaysian Air Flight 370 continues to be just weird.

A Photo Essay.

For the first time, Edward Snowden is talking to the American media.

The latest chapter in an all too familiar story.

A great American writer has passed away.

Who do the Democrats have to take Joe Biden’s place?

Two news items yesterday advanced in some small measure the protection of journalists from having to reveal sources under Court Order.

Is support for marriage equality now an issue that can benefit Democrats at the polls?

While it’s been much derided in recent years, there’s a definite economic benefit to obtaining a college degree,

An imperfect timetable, but better than nothing.

The tragedy in Santa Barbara will. inevitably, revive the same old gun debate. But can it ever evolve beyond shouting?

They’ve got a new President, but there’s still much to do.

Preserving the filibuster.

Some odd developments in Nigeria

Parties described as “far right” or “extreme right” have done very well in Europe’s most recent elections.

The Supreme Court, subject to revision.

Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is a name we’re likely to be seeing in the news for some time to come.

According to the New York City Public Schools, this girl is fat.

Diplomatic word games.

Public cynicism about politics at its very best.