Outside the Beltway

Enrollments are down.

Is this how the cult ends?

And thoughts on party systems more generally.

Congress is poised to legislate protections previously mandated by the courts.

Because sometimes the comment box is just too small.

What to make of her second straight loss?

Every vote counted, with refreshing results.

MAGA loses again (twice)

The margins for 2024 are likely to be slim. But that hides a larger story.

The Needle is Broken

Mary Peltola’s election was a milestone for America’s First Peoples.

More details from the Alaska special election.

No one should draw conclusions about RCV from the AK special election.

A Democrat will hold the seat until January at least.

The Trumper consolidation of their control of the GOP continues.

Some quick hits.

Joe Manchin has come around on a pared back BBB, surprising just about everyone.

Cleaning the slate for a new week.

The most expansive firearms legislation in decades is likely to become law.

Top Four likely makes things worse.

Could Alaska point the way to a solution?

Some GOP governors are taking a stance against Trump.

The craziest damn thing you’ve ever heard of or a secret message to the crazies?

The Biden administration’s mandate has been lifted immediately.

And other tales from the AK special election.