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The Satirical Nature of Our Content

The Beltway Times provides social and political commentary through satire, exaggeration, irony, and parody. Our articles, headlines, and imagery often amplify, compress, or reframe real statements and events for comedic and critical effect. While grounded in reality, our work is intended to be humorous and thought-provoking, not read as literal reporting.

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Changes to Terms

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Governing Law

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