Outside the Beltway

A potentially more representative map that still underscores deep flaws in our system.

Because of course it was.

The Court is out of balance–and it is a design flaw.

He’s tanned. He’s rested. Is he ready?

Neither the Democrats nor the Republicans truly represent most Americans. Fixing that is exceedingly unlikely.

It might feel good but it has zero impact on Putin.

Why clearing criminal records makes economic sense

In their censure of Cheney and Kinzinger the GOP wants to rewrite history.

Let’s not start celebrating just yet.

Apparently, New York and Oregon are not the same place.

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

The serendipitous day off may soon be a thing of the past.

Representatives Choosing Their Voters Rather than Vice Versa, Chapter 412.

Resolving the legal issues will take time we don’t have.

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

A series of mismatches mean would-be workers can’t find employment despite an abundance of openings.

Details are quite scant at the moment.

Assessing Republican strategic positioning (and the incentives in our system).

It’s undemocratic and we should get rid of it. But doing so isn’t a panacea.

A truly silly characterization from Senator Mike Lee.

Now, we’re just haggling over price.

Some marginal Republican formers are thinking about maybe doing somethingoranother.

As expected, the second impeachment trial of the 45th President will proceed.

An opportunity for unity and a restoration of normal order.

Mitch McConnell is testing out his spine again.

The President of the United States is a national security threat. Can we get rid of him now?

It’s finally officially official.

The predictable, indeed inevitable, has happened.

Thinking about unsupported narratives and a little bit about data usage.

January 6th, when the electoral votes are counted.

There won’t be a Lincoln Party. It isn’t sustainable.

The Party of Lincoln went over the cliff like lemmings in support. It’s tough to see how they recover.

Explaining the continuing cowardice of GOP Senators.

While many are congratulating President-Elect Biden, too many are still following a loser.

Is that wise?

One man’s fecklessness has gotten untold people sick.

Whether the delusions of a madman or a deliberate scheme to poison the waters, there’s cause for concern.

What would a reborn GOP look like and who would vote for it?

A great character actor is gone.

The hopes of football in the fall are fading fast.

States can punish Electors who substitute their judgment for those of the voters.

Outside agitators, including white supremacist groups, are shaping public perception of the George Floyd protests.

Trump fires another Inspector General.

The university is welcoming students back to campus, even as classes are going online.

A bad night for Bloomberg and Warren has radically reshaped the race.

The primary season has just started. It is almost over.

Donald Trump is the third President to be impeached by the House and acquitted by the Senate.

Democrats who could prove to be vulnerable in 2020 are largely lining up in favor of impeaching the President.