The American Spectator

Enemy of the Week

Puny Warriors

Enemy Central | 1.30.04 @ 7:59PM

Playing the percentages, and other combinations.

topics: John McCain, Law

Campaign Crawlers

For Crying Out Loud!

George Neumayr | 1.30.04 @ 12:15AM

Compared to the rest of a dead field, Johnnie Kerry almost passed for presidential in last night’s Greenville "debate." Meanwhile, Joe Trippi wept and Al Sharpton almost made John Edwards bawl.

topics: Religion, Islam, Constitution, Iraq, NATO

Political Hay

Deficit Demons

David Hogberg | 1.30.04 @ 12:06AM

The political danger of out-of-control government spending for an incumbent Republican president as he runs for re-election.

Washington Prowler

Thrown to the Wolverines

The Prowler | 1.30.04 @ 12:05AM

Michigan governor abandons Dean. Plus: Gephardt’s backers regroup.

topics: Unions

Another Perspective

Mild-Mannered Young Minnesota Hotshot

Lawrence Henry | 1.30.04 @ 12:05AM

An Internet investment prodigy.

topics: Economics, Business

Special Report

Curiouser and Curiouser

Kevin Steel | 1.30.04 @ 12:04AM

Maher Arar was deported, tortured, and then mysteriously released. Why?

topics: Abortion, Constitution, Law, United Nations

Sports Arena

The Higher Standard

Reid Collins | 1.30.04 @ 12:04AM

A hockey puck of an owner earns a major sticking penalty.

topics: Law

Reader Mail

Rush to Rush's Side

1.30.04 @ 12:01AM

Talking back live on his behalf (mostly). Plus: Clinton’s got male. Refighting Khartoum. Bush family reserve. And more.

topics: Bill Clinton, Mainstream Media, Law, Military, Immigration, Oil

Washington Prowler

Neel and Pray

The Prowler | 1.29.04 @ 12:08AM

Dean’s death knell. Big Labor to Dean: Win or else. Also: Kerry clinches South Carolina.

topics: Africa, Unions

Special Report

Patriot Acts in the Great North

Kevin Steel | 1.29.04 @ 12:07AM

The case of Maher Arar rattles North America.

topics: Books, Law

The Current Crisis

Silent About Rush

R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr. | 1.29.04 @ 12:06AM

Why is the conservative press also ignoring a government’s vendetta against the famed dissident?

topics: Hollywood, Law, Founding Fathers

Another Perspective

A Marriage Health Advisory

Eve Tushnet | 1.29.04 @ 12:05AM

Can $1.5 billion buy bliss? That depends on the buyer.

topics: Education, Energy

Campaign Crawlers

A Word About Those Influence Peddlers

Hunter Baker | 1.29.04 @ 12:02AM

Reflecting on John Kerry’s incredibly lame acceptance speech.

topics: Health Care, Business, Movies, Constitution, Law, Oil

Movie Takes

Japanese Story

James Bowman | 1.29.04 @ 12:01AM

Not enough here gets lost in translation from the Australian.

New Hampshire Under Siege

Them's the Breaks

Shawn Macomber | 1.28.04 @ 1:08AM

Looks like the Mighty Deano has struck out.

topics: Television, NATO

Special Report

David Kay Is Right

George Neumayr | 1.28.04 @ 1:07AM

Iraq was more dangerous than we realized -- not because of WMDs but because of the terrorists in its midst.

topics: Islam, Military, Iraq, NATO

Washington Prowler

Unsettling Old Scores

The Prowler | 1.28.04 @ 12:06AM

Jean comes clean for Kerry. Democrat archeologists against Bush. Call your convention broker.

topics: NATO

Political Hay

Clinton Connectivity

Tracy Robinson | 1.28.04 @ 12:05AM

Back in the bubble days President Bill promised the Internet to all children. Guess what happened. And who’s still paying for it.

topics: Education, Federal Budget

Movie Takes

Touching the Void

James Bowman | 1.28.04 @ 12:02AM

An unforgettable docu-drama about a climbing accident in the Andes nearly 20 years ago.

New Hampshire Under Siege

Independents' Day

Shawn Macomber | 1.27.04 @ 12:08AM

And the winner in N.H. is -- probably the guy who comes in first.

topics: John McCain, Abortion, Iraq, NATO

Another Perspective

Enjoying a Little Unrectified History

Brandon Crocker | 1.27.04 @ 12:06AM

Khartoum, before we knew Ridley Scott.

topics: Trade, Religion, Islam, Military, NATO

Campaign Crawlers

Labor Under False Impressions

David Kendrick | 1.27.04 @ 12:04AM

As Iowa showed, union members don’t follow their bosses -- only their money does.

topics: Law, NATO, Unions

Media Matters

Camera Coups

James Bowman | 1.27.04 @ 12:03AM

All political punditry now aspires to the condition of TV criticism.

topics: Trade, Television

Loose Canons

A Moral Choice?

Jed Babbin | 1.26.04 @ 12:08AM

Is it ever right to negotiate with terrorists?

topics: Trade, Television, Business, Law, Military, Iran, Israel

New Hampshire Under Siege

Best Circus in Town

Shawn Macomber | 1.26.04 @ 12:06AM

Ah, but all good things must end.

topics: John McCain, Television, Iraq, NATO

Washington Prowler

Specter Gadgetry

The Prowler | 1.26.04 @ 12:04AM

The White House has made up its mind to back Arlen Specter’s reelection. But does it want him replacing Orrin Hatch?

topics: Supreme Court, NATO

Latte Nation

True Blue

Jeremy Lott | 1.26.04 @ 12:04AM

In a very red state sort of way. A report from CPAC.

topics: Abortion, Books, Constitution, Supreme Court, NATO, Immigration

Reader Mail

Setting the Right Tone

1.26.04 @ 12:01AM

Jazz, Reagan, Bush, and lot’s of other jive.

topics: Supreme Court, NATO