Outside the Beltway

Are some of us more American than others?

On nations, borders, and laws.

Debates about whether Trump is strong or weak often ignore the fundamental fact that he has power.

The reality is, I can’t say no.

Some musings on the wrong lessons from a major global event.

The disconnect between perception and reality about elections.

“Influencer” Benny Johnson wants to bulldoze certain neighborhoods in DC.

The linguistic stylings and white supremacy of Tommy Tuberville.

Orwell came to mind this morning.

Hitler comparisons.

Most of the biggest countries in the world have birth rates below replacement level.

A satisfying but unlikely explanation.

Wherein I finally reveal my answer (spoiler: it is hardly surprising). And, also, wherein despite the goal of brevity, I fail at that goal.

Ruy Teixeira finds that Hispanics aren’t yet woke.

Very little progress has been made towards racial justice.

The face of Fox News is not the bow-tied buffoon from his “Crossfire” days.

The weirdest goddamn story you’re likely to read today.

Some recent news items that add to concern about American democracy.

Stories, links, and brief observations from the week that never grew into posts.

The GOP is actually pretty healthy at the moment, despite some public rhetoric to the contrary.

It’s harder than a looks, especially given the limited size of the problem.

A parting shot from the Trump administration.

The aftermath of the January 6 Capitol riots runs into the First Amendment,