Outside the Beltway

A general conversation and a lot of specifics about RFK. Jr.

Thinking out loud, as one does.

One thread that runs through most explanations for Tuesday’s result.

A different take on our political realignment.

Plus some thoughts on mass deportation.

Hitler comparisons.

Our immigration policy is out of sync with our economy.

They are not like you and me.

Contrary to widespread perception, white men can in fact dance.

This is fascistic rhetoric.

The actor known for “Good Times,” “Roots,” and “The West Wing” is gone at 84.

The skews may offset.

Racism this explicit needs to be directly confronted

Donald Trump fared considerably worse against a cogent opponent.

It’s not 2019 anymore.

From Juiceboxer to arguably the most important media figure on the left.

The soft bigotry of low expectations.

Unpacking J. D. Vance’s bad PR instincts

Why the rent is too damn high.

Cruel punishment is not unusual.

Could Thursday’s match-up shake up the race?

Does Nicholas Kristof make his case?

Why public attitudes are lagging real world performane.

Democratic strategists are complaining that Biden is being too honest.

Public perception is not aligned with the top level data.

An interesting analysis by The Economist.

As the Silents and Boomers die off, their assets will be redistributed.

A century-old cartel has been broken.

The S&P and Nikkei are at all-time highs. Economists warn that it won’t last.

The realignment of America’s political parties wasn’t quite what was hoped.

If we’re even bowling at all.

Will wonders never cease?

The switch still doesn’t make sense for most Americans.

The 9th Circuit says it is, at least under some circumstances.

Economic Chart Edition.

A small but positive step.

Billions for a wall plus a likely showdown with the feds.

A television icon is gone at 101.

Prices are way up, even though the CPI is back under control.

A second Republican Speaker has reached across the aisle to avert a government shutdown.

An extraordinary look into warning civilians about impending attacks.

White Christian nationalism and the fight for control of America.

Looking ahead to November 5, 2024

Xi’s government is taking a drastically different approach to the slowdown.

West Virginia University may be the canary in the coal mine.

A new book looks at the confluence of geography and disadvantage.

A deep tradition rightly under scrutiny.

A quick follow-up to a previous post.

The justices declined to review a bizarre 4th Circuit decision.

Should we reform the way we train a high-tech workforce?