Outside the Beltway

It’s not been a great few days for J. D. Vance

The Robespierres in the House of Representatives are driving American politics in a predictably horrible direction.

Who should have the final say on the law of the land?

What meanings might the Founders have had? How should we understand the term?

A major, destructive fire hits one of the most historic churches in the world.

A high-level French Court has struck down the ban on the so-called ‘burkini’ adopted by many towns along the French Riviera.

Sacrificing our principles in the face of mob violence is never a good idea.

The problem with Europe may not be the Euro, but the fact that there really aren’t any Europeans.

A few thoughts/historical examples, as to why I am guarded in my optimism on Egypt.

Revolutions don’t happen over a weekend.

Would non-violence really have failed against the Nazis? History suggests maybe not….