Outside the Beltway

And some cable “news” thoughts.

Our car culture is killing us.

One question answered. Another raised.

Another entry into the ongoing performative politics of Ron DeSantis.

The process that could chance Alabama’s congressional delegation begins.

Well, that de-escalated quickly.

Because it deserves more than just an entry in a tab-clearing list.

An acronym has slowly morphed into a mnemonic device.

A stupid move by a crackpot? Or a turning point?

The weatherman don’t know which way the wind blows.

Yet more allegations.

“Magic”

Breaking a cardinal rule.

We’re seeing our lowest test scores in decades among a key cohort.

Never waste a tragedy.

A direct (albeit a tad snarky) statement on what reform we need.

A reminder that all choices are political to one degree or the other.

Another call for letting kids be kids.

The Justice responds to ethics charges.

Breaking news.

The Lawfare Podcast: Read With Me: The Trump Indictment.

Remembering the past; living the future.

In truth, not close to enough.

As much as we complain about them, they’ve become indispensable for most of us.

All states but one receive more in federal money than they pay out in taxes.

The problem is not the indictment; it is the indicted.

It’s becoming just another day off work!

My two cents.

Gallup’s annual Values and Beliefs survey has some interesting results.

The Biden Administration is pushing for a half measure.

Getting rid of Confederate tributes is long overdue. It ain’t cheap.

“Red Dragon”

Stories of interest/that I am not going to get around to writing more about. (And yes, these are really all open tabs that I want to close).

Vague terms of use.

The panic continues. Is it warranted?

If something cannot go on forever, it will stop.

Asset forfeiture may finally get reined in.