Outside the Beltway

Pornhub has banned itself in nineteen states to the delight of legislators.

Abusing power to prevent the abuse of power?

The MAGA Congresswoman is Trump’s pick.

And the grotesqueness of the Trumpian response.

J. D. Vance seems to have a cruel sense of humor and issues with women. Weird!

What Trump and many supporters get wrong about Kamala Harris

Beyond politics, there’s culture.

One of the most notorious war criminals in American history is dead at 80.

The President’s support is considerably stronger among Black Democrats.

Never underestimate the hypocrisy of politicians.

A weird report might explain a puzzling finding in the polls.

Compared to any available alternative, yes.

A disturbing dissection in the NYT Magazine.

A legendary actor is gone at 87.

The inevitable is all but official.

The last challenger to Donald Trump bows to reality.

Data from the early primaries

In a shocking development, the overwhelming frontrunner is winning.

A truly insane proposition.

Yet more evidence the man is unfit to serve as Commander-in-Chief.

Just when you thought America couldn’t get any greater.

A credulous report strings together some anedotes and dubious polling.

Further escalation is inevitable.

Shockingly, both “incumbents” are going to win their party’s 2024 nominations.

The man is not well.

On racism, Republicans, and names

No big surprises from the dumbest recurring contest in American politics.

Republicans want him but do they really, really want him?

The target this time: Nikki Haley.

Some things shouldn’t be joked about (and they often aren’t jokes anyway).

A powerful voice in Black media is a thorn in the administration’s side.

A poor answer to a softball question has created unnecessary controversy.

Why can’t some of us handle the truth?

The anti-Trump forces are rallying around the former South Carolina governor and UN ambassador.

Pick a side. No nuance allowed.

The press really needs to stop trying to make fetch happen.

Another illustration of the weakness of the American party system.

The House is in recess as the exasperated GOP leadership tries to figure a way out.

A perennial fantasy has a new standard bearer.

The Gulf and Western singer, songwriter, and mogul has died at 76.

The Economist joins the “Biden is too old” bandwagon.

It’s time for transparency on the Republican Leader’s health.

Virginia’s governor has raised a ton of money.

The Establishment is desperate for an alternative that’s not coming.

A tale from the DeSantis’ Woke Wars.

It’s not nearly as far-fetched as most of us would like to believe.