The American Spectator

Special Report

'A Bad Day'

Reid Collins | 2.1.03 @ 9:38PM

Probably, like the others, it had prior roots. Just as other prior reasons explain why the Columbia crew was up there.

Enemy of the Week

When All Is Sarandon (Again)

1.31.03 @ 5:31PM

The new fight to be taken seriously.

topics: Religion, Iraq

To Be Absolutely Frank

Declaration of a New Europe

Francis X. Rocca | 1.31.03 @ 12:05AM

Discord over Iraq signals the end of Franco-German hegemony.

topics: Foreign Policy, Iraq, NATO

Special Report

Tenurabilities

1.31.03 @ 12:04AM

Where else outside academia is one guaranteed employment for life? And where else, given such a guarantee, are the consequences of shabby behavior so muted?

topics: Law, Oil

Washington Prowler

House Manager Clinton

The Prowler | 1.31.03 @ 12:03AM

A very private State of the Union. Plus: Campaign headware sensation.

topics: Health Care, Bill Clinton, Business

Another Perspective

From Marx to Mandela

George Neumayr | 1.31.03 @ 12:02AM

In Nelson Mandela's mind, America is still an exploiter and oppressor in need of ideological correction. Once a hard-core Communist, always a media darling.

topics: Iraq, Israel, United Nations, Africa, Communism, Oil

The Current Crisis

Saddam's Important Links

R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr. | 1.31.03 @ 12:01AM

He and terror are synonymous.

topics: Trade, Islam, Iraq, Iran

The Investor

Bet the Market

Michael Craig | 1.30.03 @ 12:53AM

But if you bet mentally, you could lose your mind. A report from Las Vegas.

topics: Sports

Washington Prowler

State of the Union Strikers

The Prowler | 1.30.03 @ 12:04AM

Why did some Democrats walk out during the president's address? Who gave them permission? PLUS: John Edwards' successor.

topics: Nancy Pelosi, Iraq, Iran, Medicare

The Current Crisis

Searching for Jacques Shirk

R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr. | 1.30.03 @ 12:03AM

The commentators struggle to find deeper meaning in a presidential speech.

topics: Health Care, Abortion, Law, Iraq, United Nations, North Korea, Energy

Another Perspective

America's Surprising Allies

1.30.03 @ 12:02AM

They evidently have learned more from history than ''old Europe'' has.

topics: Trade, Iraq, Iran, Israel, NATO

Reader Mail

Religious Differences

1.30.03 @ 12:01AM

Enviros, health addicts, Democratic obstructionists, Deists, and supporters of Pius XII. Plus more.

topics: Health Care, Abortion, Law, Iraq

Editor's Desk

Bush in Command

Wlady Pleszczynski | 1.29.03 @ 1:15AM

Last night he played Tampa to the Democrats' Oakland, with Saddam as the kicking tee.

topics: Bill Clinton, Abortion, Law, United Nations, Africa

Special Report

Eco-Terrorist Academic Chic

Bill Croke | 1.29.03 @ 12:04AM

Coming soon, a California state university conference on ''revolutionary environmentalism,'' starring all the usual heavies from academia's mobocracy.

topics: Environment

Washington Prowler

Mean Republican Ways

The Prowler | 1.29.03 @ 12:03AM

One bad-mouths the Bush package. The other ends Burton Committee camaraderie.

Another Perspective

The Health Care Conundrum

Lawrence Henry | 1.29.03 @ 12:02AM

Genetic testing makes possible ever-finer determinations of who is likely to get sick, and with what -- precisely what government-regulated health care doesn't want to hear or let insurance companies know about.

topics: Health Care, Economics, Business, NATO

Reader Mail

The Art of Refueling

1.29.03 @ 12:01AM

Our drogue Navy. Also: medals, caps, and robbers. And the French. Plus Dean's list and much more.

topics: Bill Clinton, Constitution, Law, Oil

Loose Canons

Mad COW and Steve Jobson

Jed Babbin | 1.28.03 @ 12:04AM

Who says we don't have allies? What else would you call the Coalition of the Willing?

topics: Trade, Military, Iraq, Israel

Washington Prowler

Dean of the Democrats

The Prowler | 1.28.03 @ 12:03AM

Howie promises to be a bigger nuisance than Sharpton.

topics: Abortion

Another Perspective

Racism and Rights

Mark Goldblatt | 1.28.03 @ 12:02AM

A disturbing -- and disgusting -- case that tests the limits of free speech.

topics: Supreme Court, Africa

Reader Mail

Bring Back the Dixie Chicks

1.28.03 @ 12:01AM

Plus more reactions to the Super Bowl. Also: Who capped America? Plus more.

topics: Sports, Global Warming, Books, Oil

Editor's Desk

Oakland at Bay

Wlady Pleszczynski | 1.27.03 @ 12:17AM

The best offense is a great defense. The Raiders hoped it could be the other way around.

topics: Television, Military

Washington Prowler

Single Players

The Prowler | 1.27.03 @ 12:05AM

Crowded fields confuse party planners. PLUS: Clinton down and dirty.

topics: Bill Clinton, NATO

Lifestyles Left and Right

America Homogenized?

1.27.03 @ 12:03AM

Not everywhere, especially ten miles west of Amarillo.

Movie Takes

Amen (Der Stellvertreter)

James Bowman | 1.27.03 @ 12:02AM

After Costa-Gavras, who next will indict Pope Pius XII, Oliver Stone?

Reader Mail

Friendly Overtures

1.27.03 @ 12:01AM

America's new best friend. Jerry Thacker's friends. The American Spectator's former friend. Are South Korea and the U.S. still friends? Plus much more.

topics: Education, Hillary Clinton, Iraq, Russia, Israel