Outside the Beltway

Contradictory rulings from two Federal Courts of Appeal show that statutory construction isn’t a simple thing.

It seems improbable, but the national landscape on same-sex marriage is changing so quickly that even the Republican Party may find itself changing faster than some might think.

It appears that the GOP still has a problem communicating with women.

A case pending in Federal Court in Washington, D.C. could pose new legal problems for the Affordable Care Act

Jose Antonio Vargas was brought to the U.S. at the age of 12 and never left. Now, some are suggesting he should be deported as soon as possible.

Just in time for the midterms, Todd Akin is back to remind voters of the GOP’s problems with female voters.

The law’s insane over-reaction to teen “sexting” has gotten even more insane in one Virginia County.

More on instiutional design.

Another area where the law has not caught up with technology.

Mississippi goes from bizarre to, well, even more bizarre.

If current trends holds, Democratic candidates are going to have a problem turning out voters in November.

House Republicans go to war against marijuana in the District of Columbia

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The people with the biggest voices in the GOP seem to be leading it to positions that most Americans disagree with.

Incumbency is a powerful advantage.

GOP Whip Kevin McCarthy of California won the vote to replace Eric Cantor as the new GOP House Majority Leader. The question is who replaces McCarthy.

There is no such thing as a consistent free market, limited government case in favor of restricting immigration, whether legal or illegal.

Did sending some of its workforce home without pay impact the work environment at the Defense Department? Duh.

Ahmed Abu Kattalah, the alleged ringleader of the September 2012 attack in Benghazi, has been arrested.

A new job for the Congressman recently filed by his own constituents?

Some Republicans apparently think the key to their future lies in the past.

There aren’t nearly as many “meta” lessons in Eric Cantor’s loss as pundits have been claiming.

The left-right divide is worse than it has been in decades, and we’re paying the price.

Get ready for a big GOP Leadership fight in the House.

An unknown Tea Party candidate unexpectedly beat the House Leader in today’s GOP primary.

Signs continue to suggest that a GOP Senate takeover is likely.

The people are ready. Is the Supreme Court?

The Virginia DMV is threatening to crackdown on companies providing innovative car services to consumers.

A turning point in public opinion?

Some old fashioned political arm twisting has up-ended the apple cart in Richmond.

How the richest man in the world quickly changed the education curriculum in 45 states.

The establishment wins one in Virginia, but that’s unlikely to help the GOP in November

The EPA’s new carbon rules leave much to be desired.

It may be time to rethink the way we make candidates get on the ballot.

Eric Shinseki resigned as Secretary of Veterans Affairs this morning, to the surprise of absolutely nobody.

The tragedy in Santa Barbara will. inevitably, revive the same old gun debate. But can it ever evolve beyond shouting?

One of the longest serving Members of Congress just got his political career saved.

Once again, Washington politicians are pontificating about the Washington Redskins.

A 13 month string of legal victories for marriage equality reaches Oregon.