Outside the Beltway

The uprisings in the Arab world have led some to suggest that the Middle East isn’t “ready” to be free. They’re wrong.

It’s a Republican meme that President Obama has “apologized” for America repeatedly. The one problem with the meme is that there aren’t any facts to support it.

There are a number of signs coming out of Libya that indicate the regime is in serious trouble despite the willingness of the state to use violence on the crowds.

A commenter asks, “Why does Wisconsin have a quorum rule if not for situations like this?”

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

The Gaddafi regime is facing its most serious challenge in its 41 year history.

As in Baharain, the Libyan Government has reacted violently to the populist uprising sweeping the Arab world. The difference is the Libyans are doing it largely without anyone noticing

The White House Press Office produces a blog, YouTube channel, Flickr photo stream, Facebook and Twitter profiles, and daily video programming.

Newt Gingrich is very popular among young conservatives. But two ugly divorces will keep him from being a contender for the presidency.

A few thoughts/historical examples, as to why I am guarded in my optimism on Egypt.

The Egyptian military is promising a quick transition to new civilian leadership. Will they live up to their promise?

An interpretation of the events in Egypt.

Is the only possible motivation conservatives could possibly have for calling out the lunatic fringe a desire for the acceptance of liberals?

Ronald Reagan would have turned 100 today. Here are some thoughts on his legacy.

If Mubarak is driven from power, will that make Egypt a case of “revolution”?

Glenn Beck seems to have more in common with End Time preachers than he does with a serious political analyst.

Revolutions don’t happen over a weekend.

The United States is facing a serious public relations problem among the Egyptian people.

One Republican Congressman is calling on President Obama to stand firmly behind our “friend” in Cairo, even though there’s little evidence we can trust him.

The US has limited influence over events in Egypt–something that recent history should underscore (although not everyone appears to understand this fact).

The Obama administration’s slow and cautious response to Egypt’s protest was frustrating. And correct.

The post-Sputnik innovation wave was sparked by government investment, not the entrepreneurial spirit.

In chapter three of Liberty and Tyranny, Mark Levin applies his typical standards of logic and evidence to matters of faith.

The blogging of Mark Levin’s magnum opus continues.

Brief takes on foreign affairs

Information made public by Wikileaks appears to have played a role in sparking the protest movement that has brought down the President of Tunisia.

It was, perhaps, inevitable that someone would attempt to draw a comparison between Saturday’s shootings in Arizona and the Oklahoma City bombing, but the two events really don’t have anything in common.

Palin’s infamous “target” poster recycles a theme used by both parties over the years.

Is the filibuster essential for the Senate to function as designed?

208 years ago today, Thomas Jefferson wrote a letter to The Danbury Baptist Association that has resonated through the years.

Mr. Yglesias has it exactly backwards.

The new health care law’s individual mandate was the subject of another bruising court battle yesterday, but the real question in the room was what, if any, are the limits on Congressional authority?

Why not just give poor people money rather than start up big charities?

Why would policy outcomes be different under the 17th Amendment?

In her new book, Sarah Palin puts forward a view of the role of religion in politics that is in direct contrast with America’s own traditions.

Sorting out, to some degree, the role of the states in our constitutional order.

While Matt Yglesias is right that talk about “Realignment” after a single election is ridiculous, there have indeed been realigning elections in U.S. history.

Would non-violence really have failed against the Nazis? History suggests maybe not….