Outside the Beltway

“Moderate” is up, “Liberal” is down, and “Conservative” is static. What does it mean?

The Trumper consolidation of their control of the GOP continues.

A loudmouth III%er cried like a baby during his sentencing.

Can American democracy survive its information bubbles?

What is the right measure of success for the Committee investigating the Capitol riot?

New evidence gets us a wee bit closer to a smoking gun.

We live in a bizarre timeline.

The Proud Boys, Trump family, and Alex Jones all filmed documentaries of their actions leading up to January 6.

A group of extremists are stopped from instigating a riot.

It was far more compelling than expected.

The laying out of the case begins.

The craziest damn thing you’ve ever heard of or a secret message to the crazies?

A key planner of the Capitol riot has agreed to testify against others in exchange for a lighter sentence.

Two hundred-odd people have pled or been found guilty. One has been acquitted.

The 45th President is unlikely to face Federal prosecution but state and civil suits are not going his way.

Musings about US politics and culture.

A year after the Capitol riot, DOJ is coming after the most violent perpetrators.

It doesn’t matter what I believe. It only matters what I can prove.

We’re likely to see more instances like the Capitol Riot and the Kyle Rittenhouse shootings.

Our system and the shaping of the GOP’s future.

This man is the face of the post-Trump party.

He’s controversial but consistent.

A vague but inflammatory report sheds little light on the situation.

The weirdest goddamn story you’re likely to read today.

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