Outside the Beltway

Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani tops the latest CNN poll of Republican presidential contenders.

You don’t often see a candidate for President tell Iowans that he wants to eliminate ethanol subsidies, but Tim Pawlenty did.

Ben Stein seems to have been out to lunch when he wrote his column about Dominique Strauss-Kahn

Some French politicians and intellectuals seem offended that Dominique Strauss-Kahn is being treated like a common criminal.

You know those creepy running shoes that look like fluorescent feet? They’re going mainstream.

Terry Jones may sue the City of Dearborn for its prior restraint actions against him. And he should.

A survey of three studies demonstrates consistently that exposure to certain pesticides used in farming diminishes mental development.

Sarah Palin was back speaking to a Tea Party crowd yesterday, but it just doesn’t seem like matters anymore.

The war on childhood fun reaches the East Coast.

The Obama Administration has given up on the idea of trying the September 11th suspects in a civilian court. Considering how much that trial would have perverted the justice system, that’s a good thing.

It’s institutions of government – not its size – that matter when it comes to how good a job the government does.

Mike Huckabee apologized for saying Barack Obama grew up in Kenya, explaining only that he meant that the president isn’t a Real American.

Players have taken control of the NBA from the owners. That’s bad for fans. But probably a good thing.

In the Middle East, protesters are marching for democracy. In the Midwest, they’re protesting against it.

Taking a dive into Mark Levin’s view of Federalism.

They’re from the government, and they’re here to take that tasty snack out of your hands.

Actor Alec Baldwin is among hundreds being targeted by New York City for tax evasion. Is it reasonable to have to prove where you live?

Defying logic, New York City taxis are least available when they’re most needed: as people are getting off work.

Despite federal laws banning even prison officials from bringing phones inside, tens of thousands of inmates have smartphones.

Streets in New York City like this one on Staten Island went unplowed for days thanks to a work slowdown by sanitation workers, which raises the question of what Public Sector Unions should be allowed to do.

Cory Booker, Michael Bloomberg, and Chris Christie have been in the news this week due to the political fallout over their handling of the East Coast blizzard.

Is Jon Stewart the next Edward R. Murrow? No.

Might Rudy do better in 2012 than he did in 2008?

The repeal of DADT may open the doors for ROTC to return to many elite institutions, if cost doesn’t get in the way.

Washington D.C.’s 34 year-old Metro system is about to become the latest stage for Security Theater.

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg says he isn’t running for President, but he’s sure acting like a guy who’s at least thinking about it.

Less than expulsion, but more than a slap on the wrist. The House Ethics Committee recommends that New York Congressman be censured for cheating on his taxes and breaking the rules of Congress.

Vice-President Joe Biden’s motorcade has been involved in at least five crashes.

In yet another move designed to take the fun out of being a kid, San Francisco has banned the Happy Meal.

New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg thinks a President independent of either political party would be a good idea. Is he right?

Jim Treacher has coined a new term, Oprahturfing, to describe wealthy celebrities funding attendance at political rallies. While clever, the concept of “Astroturfing” is being misused by both sides.

Responding to the rant that got Rick Sanchez fired, Slate’s Brian Palmer investigates the question, “Do Jews Really Control the Media?” His short answer, “Maybe the movies, but not the news.”