Outside the Beltway

Our reactions to recent murder trials tells us a lot about our divided country.

The erstwhile QAnon Shaman will spend another three-and-a-half years in jail.

Journalism is terrible except when compared to the alternatives.

Kids 5-11 are getting their COVID shots at a rapid pace, but will it continue?

Providing a little bit of electoral history.

Another effect of the pandemic.

A sign of our times.

Good news with mixed messaging.

It’s not funny when you have to constantly explain the jokes.

The veteran character actor has died of cancer at 66.

DOJ has settled a civil suit with the former official.

“The Closer” delivers more of what people love and hate about the GOAT.

Apparently, it’s higher than 67.

Speaking of elections.

The flake beat the weirdo.

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.

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

If it’s made in France, it’s “sparkling wine.”

When “the news” isn’t just “the news.”

US health agencies are clashing with the World Health Organization on the question.

The right questions are: 1) why do some some on the right like him, and 2) should this concern us all?

It’s not too late but it’s too late.

Oh, FFS.

Can you guess?

More reminders that the pandemic is not over.

Thinking about party evolution and behavior going into 2022.

Another 6-3 decision along ideological lines.

A completely unsurprising 6-3 decision.

Things that make you go Hmmm.

When he said he wouldn’t sign it if it wasn’t accompanied by a second bill, he wasn’t implying that he would veto it if it wasn’t.

Another narrowly-crafted but overwhelming opinion from the Supreme Court.

A meaningless gesture that’s long overdue.

It passed the Senate unanimously.

Don’t believe your lying eyes.

The author of beloved children’s books is gone at 91.

The fact-checkers blew this one and blew it big.

The numbers are staggering and getting worse.

A laser focus on the pandemic and economic insecurity has him in good shape at the traditional check-in point.

Is he bogarting all the good documentaries?

The Watergate conspirator, author, and talk show host was 90.

An example from Dan McLaughlin of NR

The beloved author of children’s books had died days short of her 105th birthday.

The author of “Lonesome Dove,” “Terms of Endearment,” and so many more great novels is gone at 84.

Appoint more Asian American and Pacific Islanders. Or else!

The U.S. Senators and a U.S. Representative beg to differ.

Empowering authoritarians.

Also some ironic positions on capitalism.

Reflections on the events of 6 January two months later.

What was mere signaling under a Republican Senate and President could now become law.