Outside the Beltway

Outside the Beltway

We are a digital publication focused on analyzing politics and international relations. Our perspective largely aligns with Classical Liberal principles, emphasizing the importance of free trade, minimal government intervention, and the protection of human rights. Our goal is to foster thoughtful and respectful discussions on the topics we explore.

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  • 5 days ago | outsidethebeltway.com | James Joyner

    Terror Attack in Boulder · · No comments The Denver Post (“8 people set on fire in ‘targeted act of violence’ on Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall“):Eight people marching in support of Israeli hostages held in Gaza were burned Sunday by a man wielding what authorities called a “makeshift flamethrower” and an incendiary device.

  • 6 days ago | outsidethebeltway.com | James Joyner

    Trump Administration Questions Europe’s Commitment to Democracy · · No comments WaPo (“Under Trump, State Department questions Europe’s commitment to democracy“):The Trump administration is stepping up its criticism of long-standing U.S. allies in Western Europe over free speech and other democratic ideals, even as President Donald Trump has pledged to stop lecturing foreign nations and dramatically softened Washington’s approach to the world’s autocracies.

  • 1 week ago | outsidethebeltway.com | James Joyner

    Loyalty Tests For Government Hiring · · 1 comment POLITICO (“Trump administration to prioritize ‘patriotic Americans’ for federal jobs“):As President Donald Trump moves to slash the size of the federal workforce, his administration unveiled a plan to ensure that any new hires are “patriotic Americans” who vow to advance the president’s policy priorities.

  • 1 week ago | outsidethebeltway.com | James Joyner

    Trump Lashes Out At Federalist Society · · No comments POLITICO (“Trump goes after Leonard Leo and the Federalist Society in fury over court ruling“):President Donald Trump leveled unusually pointed criticism of a prominent conservative legal activist and organization Thursday as he railed against a ruling that struck down his sweeping tariffs.

  • 1 week ago | outsidethebeltway.com | James Joyner

    DLC 2.0? · · No comments After winning a landslide victory in 1964, the Democratic Party lost five of the next six elections. It would likely have been six of six were it not for the Watergate scandal, and even then, Jimmy Carter barely beat accidental President Gerald Ford in 1976. A group of party leaders formed the Democratic Leadership Council in an effort to steer the party back to the center and, famously, helped Bill Clinton win in 1992.