The American Spectator

Campaign Crawlers

Platform Respects

John Tabin | 8.27.04 @ 12:09AM

Republicans know how to balance their act.

topics: Taxes, Abortion

Political Hay

Self-Inflicted

Patrick Hynes | 8.27.04 @ 12:07AM

Kerry’s response to the Swift veterans suggests he’s not too swift. So say the pros.

topics: Bill Clinton, Television, Environment, NATO, Oil

Special Report

Little Saigon Eyes Kerry

Pete Peterson | 8.27.04 @ 12:06AM

Vietnamese Americans have little use for the senator who continues to subvert human rights in Vietnam.

topics: Law, NATO

Another Perspective

Travis McGee Says a Long Goodbye

Lawrence Henry | 8.27.04 @ 12:05AM

For sheer qualitiy and narrative mastery, there was no one like John D. MacDonald.

topics: Trade, Business, Satire, Books, Law, Oil

Latte Nation

Wet, Hot American Summer

Jason Rotstein | 8.27.04 @ 12:04AM

The rise and fall and resurrection of a college intern in Washington, D.C.

topics: Trade, Books, NATO, Oil

Reader Mail

Judgment Day

8.27.04 @ 12:01AM

Character matters. Kerry under arrest. Kerry dissected. Kerry rejected. Kerry defended. Frankenstein rediscovered. Plus much more.

topics: Education, Trade, John McCain, Mainstream Media, Abortion, Environment, Constitution, Law, Supreme Court, Military, Israel, NATO, Immigration

Washington Prowler

The Slime Offensive

The Prowler | 8.26.04 @ 12:09AM

Kerry carriers haul out the mattresses. Plus: Guess who’s missing in action?

topics: Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton

Political Hay

Unfit to Soldier

George Neumayr | 8.26.04 @ 12:08AM

New Soldier Kerry hated Nixon. Old Soldier Kerry now emulates the Nixon he disdained.

topics: Military

At Large

Gaming the World's Poor

Neil Hrab | 8.26.04 @ 12:06AM

The U.N. has decided to give the IRS a run for its money.

topics: Taxes, Trade, Business, Law, United Nations

Campaign Crawlers

Howdy, Partner

Shawn Macomber | 8.26.04 @ 12:06AM

Democrats are shocked by campaign collusion with 527s? Tell us another one.

topics: Taxes, Constitution, Law

The Current Crisis

Judgment and Character

R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr. | 8.26.04 @ 12:05AM

Does John Kerry display either?

topics: Abortion, NATO

Washington Prowler

Kerry's Last Stand

The Prowler | 8.25.04 @ 12:09AM

Sunday's the day. Plus: Uneasy Rider. Also: Edwards' starvation diet.

topics: Military

Live From New York

Bush in Black and White

Shawn Macomber | 8.25.04 @ 12:08AM

Let Kerry do nuance. The President next week must speak to middle America in certain, bracing words.

topics: Taxes, Television, Social Security, Religion, Iraq

The Investor

Googlicious

Jay Currie | 8.25.04 @ 12:06AM

How the world's search engine could take on the once mighty Microsoft.

topics: Movies

Another Perspective

Frankenstein Revisited

Margaret Moen | 8.25.04 @ 12:05AM

It's worth reflecting on how the text of Frankenstein specifically warns against cloning and supports its opponents.

topics: Education, Law

Reader Mail

Screaming Out Loud

8.25.04 @ 12:01AM

Resisting the McCain-Feingold speech police. Speaking nonsense. Stolen Munch. Schori visa canceled. Plus more.

topics: John McCain, Mainstream Media, Television, Sports, Constitution, Law, Founding Fathers, Military, NATO

Campaign Crawlers

Gag Orders

George Neumayr | 8.24.04 @ 12:09AM

Our two parties say democracy would be better off if you would shut up.

topics: John McCain, Constitution, Law, Founding Fathers

Live From New York

Radical National Convention

Paul Beston | 8.24.04 @ 12:07AM

New York's "Republican" mayor attempts to buy off troublemakers.

topics: Business, Law

At Large

Stolen Scream

Reid Collins | 8.24.04 @ 12:06AM

Shriek if you think it's worth $70 million.

Political Hay

Malaprop Hypocrisy

Mark Goldblatt | 8.24.04 @ 12:04AM

Imagine if George Bush had sounded like Ted Kennedy.

topics: Education, Hillary Clinton, Law, United Nations, NATO

Movie Takes

Rosenstrasse

James Bowman | 8.24.04 @ 12:03AM

The true story of some brave German women who dared to demonstrate on behalf of their Jewish husbands.

Reader Mail

The Rest of the Schori

8.24.04 @ 12:01AM

Our favorite Swiss replies to his critics. Plus: There once were men. Also: Inspired by Kerry.

topics: Education, Business, Constitution, Law, Military, NATO, Africa, Energy, Oil

Washington Prowler

The Way It's Done

The Prowler | 8.23.04 @ 12:08AM

How Kerry and MoveOn cooperate. Plus: Kerry disaster relief.

topics: Television, NATO

Loose Canons

Ready, Fire, Aim

Jed Babbin | 8.23.04 @ 12:06AM

Why it's essential to ignore the 9/11 Commission recommendations and keep Congress from denuding the Defense Department's intelligence capabilities.

topics: Law, Military, Iraq, Oil

Another Perspective

Is Evolution Leaving Men Behind?

Christopher Orlet | 8.23.04 @ 12:05AM

Why women won't marry down.

topics: Education, Health Care, Business, Environment, Law, Africa

TAS Live

Duel Loyalty

Steve Chapman | 8.23.04 @ 12:03AM

Ron Chernow's Alexander Hamilton illuminates an unjustly overlooked Founder.

topics: Economics, Constitution, Law, Military, Oil

Reader Mail

Forever Vietnam

8.23.04 @ 12:01AM

Reactions to Lawrence Henry. Also: Slate's peculiar bigotries. Jimmy Carter's Korea withdrawal. No such thing as an exceptionally good liar. Plus more.

topics: Trade, Abortion, Law, Military, NATO