The American Spectator

Enemy of the Week

Super Scoundrel

3.29.02 @ 3:09PM

This week a one-man show by an Enron-funded friend and fiend.

topics: Business, Military

The Virginian

All Hail the Small Ball

Dave Shiflett | 3.29.02 @ 12:15AM

It is good to have passions in life, especially when they involve sitting in the sun, drinking beer, and thinking the long thoughts of a spring or summer afternoon.

topics: Television, Sports, Religion

Washington Prowler

Stood Up by Bush

The Prowler | 3.29.02 @ 12:10AM

Daschle and Gephardt fume they weren't invited to any campaign finance reform signing prom. Also: Enviros exploit the anti-terrorist campaign.

topics: Television, Environment, Law, Oil

Political Hay

Heavy Traficant

3.29.02 @ 12:05AM

When it comes to defending himself in his criminal trial, Ohio Rep. James Traficant is proving to be more entertaining, though less effective, than Slobodan Milosevic.

topics: Trade, Law

The Current Crisis

Work in Progress

R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr. | 3.29.02 @ 12:03AM

Dick's toes won't save Saddam this time.

Reader Mail

Edwards Clinton

3.29.02 @ 12:02AM

Is this the ticket? Plus: NRA endorsements, Pudge equality, fending off the Left, Waiting for Godot at home, papal Sullivan, and more.

topics: Bill Clinton, Social Security, Hollywood, Military, NATO

Movie Takes

Son of the Bride

James Bowman | 3.29.02 @ 12:01AM

An utterly captivating romantic comedy from Argentina that makes a nice comparison between the kind of madness that affects the beginning and the end of our lives.

Editor's Desk

Free Expressions

Wlady Pleszczynski | 3.28.02 @ 3:30PM

They appear in all shapes and sizes.

topics: Law, Russia, Oil

To Be Absolutely Frank

Caddy-lack Chic

Francis X. Rocca | 3.28.02 @ 8:44AM

You are what you drive, park, and leave in reverse.

topics: Education, Sports

Political Hay

Mail Fraud

3.28.02 @ 12:04AM

A right-winger faces an onslaught of left-wing mail.

topics: John McCain, Business, Abortion, Constitution, Military, Oil

Washington Prowler

Bush's NIH Surprise

The Prowler | 3.28.02 @ 12:03AM

Did Tommy Thompson do in a leading contender? Also: The life of Riley in Alabama.

topics: Education, NATO

The Current Crisis

Emotional Emptiness

R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr. | 3.28.02 @ 12:02AM

Never believe an actress's tears -- at least not until she grows up.

topics: Hollywood, Movies, Africa

Another Perspective

Pope Andrew the First

Jeremy Lott | 3.28.02 @ 12:01AM

The former New Republic editor and current web world superstar makes a very Protestant Catholic.

topics: Catholicism

Washington Prowler

Gore Rumblings

The Prowler | 3.27.02 @ 12:08AM

Al means business, though maybe he shouldn't always hide behind his wife. Also, the Ridge Wars. Plus: Hillary helps a new friend meet an old friend.

topics: Transportation, Hillary Clinton, NATO, Energy

Loose Canons

Who's On First?

Jed Babbin | 3.27.02 @ 12:04AM

The how and why of the military commissions.

topics: Law, Military

Political Hay

Barry, Barry Bad

3.27.02 @ 12:03AM

The City That Takes A Lot Of Catnaps has had a rough couple of days.

Another Perspective

Let Us Prey

George Neumayr | 3.27.02 @ 12:02AM

A Jesuit scandal now implicates the leadership of the California province.

topics: Law

Reader Mail

More Clinton Facilities

3.27.02 @ 12:01AM

The steady flow of tributes continues. Plus: Foreign aid, movies, an NRA socialist Democrat, and more.

topics: Bill Clinton, Movies, NATO

At Large

In Defense of Foreign Aid

John Corry | 3.26.02 @ 12:25AM

It's an issue that has revealed Sen. Jesse Helms to be the most compassionate conservative of them all.

topics: Education, Sports, Law, NATO, Africa

Washington Prowler

Rukeyser's Public Enemies

The Prowler | 3.26.02 @ 12:20AM

Ruining 'Wall Street Week.' Also: The NRA's Liddy problem.

topics: Television, Business

Special Report

Running Low on Oil

3.26.02 @ 12:15AM

The door to energy independence is on Yucca Mountain.

topics: Transportation, Environment, Energy, Oil

Another Perspective

Cycle of Violence

Mark Goldblatt | 3.26.02 @ 12:11AM

What Israeli and Palestinian actions over the last two weeks have taught us.

topics: Israel

Reader Mail

Clinton's Plumbers

3.26.02 @ 12:02AM

Your suggestions on what building or structure should be named after William Jefferson Clinton.

topics: Bill Clinton, Constitution

Editor's Desk

Hard-Core Conflicts

Wlady Pleszczynski | 3.25.02 @ 5:44PM

Brock's best buddies operate out of a far-left website.

topics: Mainstream Media, Business, Books

Another Perspective

Whooping It Up in Hallewood

K.E. Grubbs Jr. | 3.25.02 @ 2:08PM

But who couldn't be awed by Sidney Poitier, whose eloquence on the Kodak stage called to mind American liberalism at its best, before its descent into madness?

topics: Television, Hollywood, Movies, Africa, Oil

Washington Prowler

The Democrats' Versailles Palace

The Prowler | 3.25.02 @ 1:41AM

Sweet soft money is making the dream possible. Even Bill Clinton is cooperating -- and you can honor him in return. (See our contest suggestion.)

topics: Bill Clinton, Business, Law, Unions

Lifestyles Left and Right

Something's Fishy

3.25.02 @ 1:36AM

The Salmon People along our northern Pacific coast now believe their favorite fish needs to be protected like the spotted owl.

topics: Environment, Oil

Political Hay

The Cartoon Baron

George Neumayr | 3.25.02 @ 1:33AM

Thanks to Gray Davis, another pluto-Democrat has been named a University of California regent. What next? UC chancellor? Or is that being saved for Dianne Feinstein's husband?

topics: Education, Health Care, John McCain, Economics, Hollywood, Israel, NATO

Special Report

By the Windshield's Red Glare

Reid Collins | 3.25.02 @ 1:28AM

Racial profiling gets passed on the New Jersey Turnpike.

topics: Law

Reader Mail

Video Madness

3.25.02 @ 12:01AM

Physics, bends, guns, airports, liberals, and other solid matter.

topics: Entitlements, Law, Israel, Conservatism, Oil