Outside the Beltway

The passage of a new same-sex marriage law has Democrats talking about Andrew Cuomo.

A victory for marriage equality in the Empire State.

On paper, Jon Huntsman looks like a great General Election candidate. The problem is it seems impossible for him to win the GOP nomination.

President Obama came close to endorsing same-sex marriage last night, but stopped short yet again

Recent polls seem to indicate a shift in public opinion in a more libertarian direction.

When everyone can record video at any time and post it for all the world to see, is there such a thing as privacy anymore?

Daily Show host Jon Stewart spent 15 minutes on yesterday’s Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace trying to explain why he thinks Fox is a propaganda machine.

When one runs for president, it is assumed that one has a shot at one’s home state. Some of the GOP hopefuls, however, look more like unfavorite sons (and daughters).

The race for the GOP nomination is taking shape.

Good riddance to Anthony Weiner. But what makes him so special?

Our long national nightmare is nearly over.

The Obama Administration tells Congress that it doesn’t need to comply with the War Powers Act because the Act does not apply to the mission in Libya.

The ISI appears to have shown a special interest in informants that helped the CIA find bin Laden.

The debate format was the biggest loser last night, but there were a few memorable moments in New Hampshire.

Despite the disdain for him on the the hard right, Mitt Romney is the man to beat right now in the race for the GOP nomination.

Where’s the line when a public figure interacts with a teenage fan?

A quick glance provides some insights into Palin’s thought processes and leadership style.

The American public is increasingly skeptical of foreign adventurism. Why aren’t our political candidates reflecting that?

Actor Alec Baldwin may run for mayor of New York.

Anthony Weiner’s wife, Huma Abedin, is several weeks pregnant and desperately trying to salvage their marriage and his career.

In a decision released yesterday. the New Jersey Supreme Court clarified the journalist/blogger distinction somewhat.

Never popular with his colleagues, Anthony Weiner may now be the least liked Member.

So, Anthony Weiner is a lying dick. Does it matter?

After a week of denial, New York Congressman Anthony Weiner admitted today that he had engaged in online relationships with several women.

So, I walk by the office television set and the above picture of a shirtless man, allegedly New York Congressman Anthony Weiner, filled the screen.

It’s just about time to schedule the piteous press conference.

Broadway actors are aiming a familiar lament at Hollywood stars: They’re taking our jobs!

David Blight recounts the story of the first Memorial Day.

It’s hard to get paid for work others will do for nothing.

Gil Scott-Heron, most famous “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised,” has died at 62.

A majority of Americans think homosexuals account for at least a fifth of the population.