Rodents are on the rise in the nation’s capital—and not just in the halls of power.

The Founders placed the seat of government in an independent district for wise reasons.

Probably, but only through sheer force.

The Japanese political establishment is bent on supporting the excesses of American imperialism.

The city is managing to kick against national trends as its violent crime rate continues to rise.

America will survive whatever comes. But the country’s ruling class, foreign policy establishment, and imperial pretensions will not.