Outside the Beltway

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

A roundup of reflection on a somber anniversary.

People failing to treat emergencies as emergencies make matters worse.

The head of the House investigatory committee seems to think so.

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

A media critic argues we pay outsized attention to the goings-on at Fox, MSNBC, and CNN.

A woman who declared “Civil War is coming” and “they have to kill me” has asked for and received leniency.

A pattern is emerging.

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

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

The average American is neither progressive nor all that interested in politics.

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

It’s usually more effective to run for something rather than against someone.

A massive investigation into the Capitol riot looks at what came before, during, and after.

The tabs must flow.

The appetite for content and clicks turns sensationalizes news that isn’t news.

A piece in The Atlantic inspires thoughts.

A sign of our times.

The convicted criminal has taken his shenanigans to court.

Replacing the social media giant ain’t easy.

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

The Democrats are apparently selling their omnibus spending package the wrong way.

Our brains are wired to seek approval but may not be equipped to handle our modern existence.

While well-intentioned, the Chairman’s actions were illegal and dangerous.

It’s happening again. This time, it was easily preventable.

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.

A new story archetype is all too common.

What we know of the American servicemembers killed.

News of the ongoing pandemic.

Sound decisions require sound reporting.

The risks are real but the rewards are spectacular.

Making it difficult for refuseniks works better than prizes.

Legislatures and school boards politicize what our kids are taught.

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

Part of a disturbing trend.

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

It’s not getting any better, folks.

An arrest underscores what the problem isn’t.

Not surprisingly, it has been a bit contentious.

What we know about those arrested for the 6 January insurrection.

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There’s got to be a better way.

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

You know, some light weekend thoughts.

A few notes from the beach.

Retired generals are no longer in the military.

A star player has opted out of a Grand Slam, citing “mental health.”