Outside the Beltway

Does it matter whether she’s a rube or a mastermind?

Beyond who her spouse is, the texts to Meadows reveal a deeply concerning situation.

NATO has stepped up in a pleasantly surprising way to resist the Ukraine invasion.

Right wing protestors are expected to attempt to create (more) gridlock in the capitol later today.

The Democratic strategist and longtime talking head is gone at 73.

It seems that some Americans are relocating to be with people who share their social and cultural views.

What if the “fake news” is really fake news?

Musings about US politics and culture.

A protest against vaccine mandates is growing with a little help from our adversaries.

The American way of war kills a lot of noncombatants.

Is the past still the past?

The industry is changing rapidly.

Yes the riots were a disgrace but the Democrats . . . .

The serendipitous day off may soon be a thing of the past.

A media critic argues we pay outsized attention to the goings-on at Fox, MSNBC, and CNN.

Our system and the shaping of the GOP’s future.

A woman who declared “Civil War is coming” and “they have to kill me” has asked for and received leniency.

A pattern is emerging.

A depressing magazine piece argues it is.

Some stories worth your time.

Journalism is terrible except when compared to the alternatives.

The tabs must flow.

The appetite for content and clicks turns sensationalizes news that isn’t news.

A piece in The Atlantic inspires thoughts.

A sign of our times.

The convicted criminal has taken his shenanigans to court.

Replacing the social media giant ain’t easy.

An amusing incident highlights how far we’ve fallen.

Our brains are wired to seek approval but may not be equipped to handle our modern existence.

The difference is politics, not reason.

Stop me if you’ve heard this one . . .

A departure from the Internet-era tradition.

A series of mismatches mean would-be workers can’t find employment despite an abundance of openings.

Humanitarian instincts rightly trumped security concerns.

A new story archetype is all too common.

News of the ongoing pandemic.

Sound decisions require sound reporting.

Making sense of a weird story.

The risks are real but the rewards are spectacular.

Hungary is part of a broader global trend, but the real issue isn’t Hungary, it is the Americans who praise Hungary.

Making it difficult for refuseniks works better than prizes.

Several stories, not enough time for full write-ups.

A study in contrasts.

Oh, FFS.

The longtime OTB front-pager has passed far too soon.

The President announced a whopping 72 initiatives to rein in corporate power and lower prices.

An ugly situation that’s getting uglier.

A shameful exit from an ill-conceived war.

Short-term politics and long-term harm.