Outside the Beltway

Is there a sarcasm font?

More machinations from the mischievous mining mouthpiece.

The difference is politics, not reason.

A video that is worth your time.

The Democratic legislature is likely to set aside the map proposed by the independent commission.

The SNL comic has died of cancer at 61.

Betcha didn’t expect that headline.

The Islamic Republic is very close to being able to fuel a single weapon.

Policy matters.

What malarkey is this?

A departure from the Internet-era tradition.

An interesting but rather misleading report from a Biden Treasury official.

Misc. stories worth noting, but that I don’t have time to write about.

The actor known for his roles on “The Wire” and “Boardwalk Empire” is gone at 54.

America’s weatherman is gone. Sadly, he did not make it to 100.

The notion of a kinder, gentler version has quickly been debunked.

Jacob Chansley has agreed to spend 41 to 51 months in prison for his role in the 6 January riots.

Not everyone is losing money.

After 20 years, the conflict closes much as it began.

The actor best known for his role as Lou Grant has died at 91.

The system is not defensible.

As the pandemic’s effects continue to worsen in Florida, DeSantis continues to play the worst kind of politics.

The evacuation could soon become a terrorist target.

For anyone who might be interested.

We’re not getting Afghans—or even American citizens trapped there—out fast enough.

Some suggested stories.

A novel but flawed legal argument.

The collapse is not his doing. But he’s accountable for the poor planning.

Part of the ongoing, slow-motion tragedy.

Hungary is part of a broader global trend, but the real issue isn’t Hungary, it is the Americans who praise Hungary.

A massive investment falls just short. This time.

Some recent news items that add to concern about American democracy.

His executive order blocks schools from having masking rules.

Behind the CDC’s messaging debacle.

An interesting podcast conversation.

An emotional day set the tone for the investigation.

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

And so general discussion of vaccine passports and requirements in the US.

We’re hurting the feelings of those trying to destroy the country.

Oh, FFS.

The two-time Pulitzer winner is considering a career change.

Fear of Chinese spies led to a bizarre and illegal operation within the Commerce Department.

Lymantria dispar just doesn’t have the same ring to it.

Magical? Impressive? Or just too much money?

A new career and a pending art sale.

The President announced a whopping 72 initiatives to rein in corporate power and lower prices.

Eric Adams appears to have won a confusing race that isn’t quite over.

He will challenge Greg Abbott for the GOP nomination.