Outside the Beltway

The Iraq War did significant damage to the legacy of the Republican Party.

In a bold move, the Census Bureau has removed “Negro” from its racial categories.

John Karlin, an industrial psychologist for Bell Labs that you’ve probably never heard of, has died aged 94.

Really, more evidence he should be ignored in general.

Congress is historically polarized.

Sharing some thoughts and soliciting feedback on what the 2nd amendment means.

Robert Bork, the controversial jurist whose failed Supreme Court bid ushered in a new climate in American politics, has died at 85.

Obsessive media coverage makes us believe mass shootings are far more common than they actually are.

Alex Karras has died after a long illness. He was 77.

Afghanistan was a much different place half a century ago.

So, it’s been a quarter of a century since “Star Trek: The Next Generation” made its debut. As if I didn’t feel old already.

Sacrificing our principles in the face of mob violence is never a good idea.

We have met the enemy, and it’s most likely us.

Think the auto bailout was a success? Think again.

An object lesson in bureaucracy and the reason why infrastructure projects aren’t as easy to complete as some think.

Examining a history that might have been.

Doug Saunders makes the counterintuitive claim that things are better for Britons than ever.

In a stunning reversal of policy, DOD is allowing soldiers to march in a gay pride parade in uniform.

Insult comic Don Rickles told a joke about President Obama being a janitor. Like most of Rickles’ material over the last several decades, it wasn’t funny.

Why isn’t the American middle class and working class angrier at the 1 percent?

A North Carolina teacher screamed and cursed at students for criticizing President Obama.

Marriage has always been an evolving institution.

The day after President Obama expressed his personal support for gay marriage, a report has surfaced of his presumptive general election opponent engaging in a mean, anti-gay “prank” back in 1965.

Nicholas Katzenbach, a central figure in the civil rights fights of the 1960s, has died.

The famous “double helix” article was published 59 years ago today. It’s worth a look.

Last week, an absurd campaign became even more absurd.

The arrival of Discovery in Washington D.C. has led to another lament about “national greatness.”

It would be nice if people in power would be a bit more introspective and thoughtful.

A new poll shows just how badly the GOP is doing among Hispanic voters.

Davy Jones, the face of The Monkees, has died.

Have Americans divided themselves into what are becoming increasingly different cultures?

Last night, Ron Paul decided it was a good idea to bring back the ghosts of the Vietnam War era.

How can we know what happens next in North Korea when we didn’t even know Kim Jong-il had died?

Time Magazine has chosen “The Protester” as its Person Of The Year. Let the outrage ensue.

In a desperate bid to save a floundering campaign, Rick Perry is willing to sacrifice important freedoms.

Another meme debunked, plus some thoughts on policy.

Why we shouldn’t be surprised that police are using tools of violence against protestors.

Today marks the 50th anniversary of the green beret as the official headgear of US Army Special Forces.

Apparently, we should be more like China. Or something.

The Occupy Wall Street movement faces obstacles its Tea Party counterpart didn’t.