Outside the Beltway

Eight state have withdrawn from a system to prevent illegal voting because of ignorance and agitation.

A symbolic gesture is now highly impractical, if not harmful.

The trailblazing Congresswoman is gone at 82.

A growing trend has healthcare professionals and communities concerned.

Because I actually think its important.

We can’t find enough people to treat cows, pigs, and horses.

A memory of pop culture and its linkage to broader myths about America.

There was some quiet meddling going on.

What will it take to end the cycle of violence?

Capitol Hill Republicans are turning the concept on its head.

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

Some great suggestions, same lame ones, and some missed opportunities.

Misc. stories for your enjoyment.

Oral arguments on the biggest abortion case in decades will be heard today.

Resolving the legal issues will take time we don’t have.

Let’s look at the numbers and the clear effects of policy choices.

The number continues to rise.

DC’s new area code is causing an identity crisis.

Compared to what?

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

The College Republican National Committee Chairman elections shows the lessons taught by the national party.

The inevitable is now very much in progress.

One party is divided on how to govern and the other is united in not governing.

Many states are moving to a first come, first served basis for COVID shots.

Let’s not get overly dramatic about special elections.

Specifically: the former confederacy and Democratic dominance.

The Crimson Tide’s best season is one that shouldn’t have been played.

Our cultural divide over the pandemic is turning us into worse people.

Thinking about unsupported narratives and a little bit about data usage.

The science and ethics are not the hardest part of determining who should go first.

The Party of Lincoln went over the cliff like lemmings in support. It’s tough to see how they recover.

Same endless song, different verse.

Injecting data into the conversation.

Trump basically confirmed all but one aspect of the Atlantic story.

This is not even close to the worst it’s ever been.

Remember how people used to think he was playing multi-dimensional chess?

The President has hit rock bottom.

Roll Damn Tide.

The trend line shifted this week.

A shocking and yet completely unsurprising development.

Is the Chief Justice laying a trap or simply ‘calling balls and strikes’?

A reprise of an almost identical case with a different group of Justices–and the Chief Justice switching sides.

Gatherings involve risk at the moment.

Leadership matters (as does sources of news).

The Constitution in times of extreme crisis.

But they weren’t shouting it from the rooftops.

This could be a very long series.

Republicans are half as likely to take the outbreak seriously.