Outside the Beltway

Phil Carter draws attention to “The Vets We Reject and Ignore.”

Under 21 in New York City? No more smokes for you!

It remains to be seen whether Congressional Republicans will force a government shutdown. What’s already clear is how counterproductive it would be.

The long investigation into rape at the Naval Academy has revealed some ugly truths.

Don’t expect the Federal Government to push for DUI reform.

The military is cracking down on sexual assault. The pendulum may be swinging too far.

Sailors will now be required to wait until 9 am to buy booze.

A state of perpetual war is incompatible with good mental health and stable family relationships.

Yesterday, the Supreme Court narrowly decided a case on the right against self-incrimination that is likely to do great harm to individual rights.

Has the Arab Spring come to Turkey?

A government panel is recommending that the BAC limit for drunk driving be lowered nearly 40%.

Recent comments from an FDA official raise the prospect that the agency is considering minor’s access to caffeinated beverages.

Legendary country music singer George Jones has died, aged 81.

Apparently, some significant number of people are starving themselves to “save calories” for getting drunk.

Coffee makes you smarter, burns fat, and is good for your liver.

Does America deserve a day off today because we all stayed up late overindulging?

Plus some thoughts on prohibitionist policies (because sometimes a Quick Pick grows in the making).

Does the public still care about the personal transgressions of politicians? The evidence seems to suggest they don’t.

Conor Friedersdorf contends “The U.S. Already Had a Conversation About Guns—and the Pro Side Won.”

Kevin Clash was falsely accused of having sex with an underage boy. He merely had sex with a boy who was too young.

Two states have legalized marijuana, but before you light up you should know that there are some complications.