The American Spectator

Political Hay

That Old Feeling Again

Patrick Hynes | 8.19.05 @ 12:08AM

Sheehan Democrats have nowhere to go but crazy.

topics: Foreign Policy, Hillary Clinton, Military, Iraq, Israel

Special Report

Tommy Turns 18

Ben Stein | 8.19.05 @ 12:07AM

A birthday letter from a serious Dad.

Media Matters

Editors Ponder

Lawrence Henry | 8.19.05 @ 12:07AM

Do they still know why they're journalists?

topics: Business, Iraq

At Large

My Iraqi Friend

John Connly Walsh | 8.19.05 @ 12:06AM

He survived Saddam, but pro-terrorist kidnappers have destroyed him.

topics: Business, Iraq

Another Perspective

Engaging in Disengagement

Jay D. Homnick | 8.19.05 @ 12:05AM

History takes an ugly turn in Gaza.

topics: Founding Fathers, Military, Israel

The Nation's Pulse

Redemption Song

Mark Judge | 8.19.05 @ 12:04AM

A conservative's love for rock and roll -- because it's conservative.

topics: Law

Reader Mail

Hearing Ben

8.19.05 @ 12:01AM

Bush and after-Bush: Who will carry on? Also: Israel after Gaza. Iraqi indifference. Bush vacation. Fox's 24. Plus much more.

topics: Bill Clinton, Television, Religion, Islam, Environment, Hollywood, Constitution, Law, Military, Iraq, Israel, United Nations, NATO

Special Report

Bulletin From Ben

Ben Stein | 8.18.05 @ 1:42AM

There is one great man standing between us and capitulation to evil.

topics: Iraq, Israel

At Large

Constitutional Indifference

John Connly Walsh | 8.18.05 @ 12:08AM

A new constitution seems to be the last thing on Iraqi minds.

topics: Constitution, Iraq, Oil

The Current Crisis

Sharon's Magnanimity

R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr. | 8.18.05 @ 12:08AM

Israel's withdrawal from Gaza is as noble an act on behalf of peace as has been recorded in modern history.

topics: Islam, Israel, United Nations

Media Matters

Bush Vacation Bashing

Lisa Fabrizio | 8.18.05 @ 12:07AM

If Crawford were on Cape Cod, the president would be enjoying smooth sailing.

topics: Bill Clinton, Business, Hollywood, Africa

The Nation's Pulse

Good, Clean Fun Redux

Peter Hannaford | 8.18.05 @ 12:06AM

The country fair remains an American summer staple.

topics: Education, Books

TAS Live

Challenging Conventional Wisdom on Cancer

Tom Bethell | 8.18.05 @ 12:05AM

Is cancer caused by gene mutations?

topics: Foreign Policy, Business, Books

Reader Mail

Heroes and Hellraisers

8.18.05 @ 12:01AM

Kiefer Sutherland's achievement. Assassins along our borders. Raiders in the Philippines. Plus much more.

topics: Taxes, Trade, Television, Business, Hollywood, Movies, Constitution, Law, Supreme Court, Military, Iraq, Immigration, Oil, Medicare

Special Report

Cartel Assassins

Megan Basham | 8.17.05 @ 12:08AM

Lack of border enforcement has made the drug gangs so bold that they are no longer content to keep a low profile on American soil.

topics: Trade, Business, Law, Military, Immigration, Oil

Washington Prowler

Lott Lite

The Prowler | 8.17.05 @ 12:08AM

In his new memoir of sorts, Sen. Trent Lott barely settles any scores.

topics: Bill Clinton, Books

TAS Live

Getting Dirty in Real Time

Paul Beston | 8.17.05 @ 12:07AM

The last we saw of special agent Jack Bauer -- played by Kiefer Sutherland -- he was walking into a California sunrise and headed for the Mexican border.

topics: Television, Business, Sports, Islam, Hollywood, Law

The Public Policy

Analysis Paralysis

Bruce Eberle | 8.17.05 @ 12:05AM

FDA policies can be painful for patients.

topics: Health Care, Law

Another Perspective

One Nation Under God

Jay D. Homnick | 8.17.05 @ 12:05AM

The profound importance of apologies and pardons over time.

topics: Books, Iraq, Israel

Reader Mail

The Greatest Shows

8.17.05 @ 12:01AM

Sheehan spectacle winds down. Weeekly Enemy is back. Heroic rescue in the Philippines. Plus much more.

topics: Education, Bill Clinton, Television, Business, Hollywood, Movies, Law, Military, Iraq, Russia, Nuclear Weapons, Oil, Medicare

Enemy of the Week

Back in Business

Enemy Central | 8.16.05 @ 12:10AM

EOW resumes its in-depth investigations and award-winning efforts.

topics: Bill Clinton, Television, Iraq

The Nation's Pulse

The Sheehan Spectacle

George Neumayr | 8.16.05 @ 12:09AM

We're witnessing a replay of the media's cynical catering to the 9-11 widows.

topics: Mainstream Media, Supreme Court, Military

Political Hay

Don Young's World

Stephen Slivinski | 8.16.05 @ 12:07AM

A highway slush fund on cruise control.

topics: Taxes, Transportation, Business, Federal Budget, Earmarks, NATO, Alaska

Special Report

The Jihadi Bomb

Ralph R. Reiland | 8.16.05 @ 12:05AM

Let's not forget that al Qaeda wants to nuke us.

topics: Foreign Policy, Islam, Law, Military, Russia, Nuclear Weapons, Oil

Movie Takes

The Great Raid

James Bowman | 8.16.05 @ 12:02AM

No matter how well-intentioned, a movie that can't get the dialogue right will have other problems as well.

topics: Hollywood, Movies

Reader Mail

Sizzler of the Summer

8.16.05 @ 12:01AM

Doings at the ditch in Crawford. Plus much more.

topics: Taxes, Islam, Books, Law, Military, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Nuclear Weapons

Washington Prowler

Justice Is Served

The Prowler | 8.15.05 @ 12:09AM

Too bad the servant now works for Pat Leahy. Also: Hillary keeps herself busy.

topics: Hillary Clinton, Supreme Court, NATO

Political Hay

Birds of a Feather

David Holman | 8.15.05 @ 12:09AM

NARAL's infamous ad men are trying to pass off Virginia's Democratic gubernatorial candidate as "personally" prolife.

topics: Taxes, Television, Abortion, NATO

Loose Canons

Midwives to Nuclear Terror

Jed Babbin | 8.15.05 @ 12:08AM

Europe and the U.N. are no match for Iran -- hence why we're likely to go it alone.

topics: Television, Islam, Military, Iraq, Iran, Israel, NATO, North Korea, Nuclear Weapons

Another Perspective

Bullish on Iraq

TAS Subscriber in Iraq | 8.15.05 @ 12:06AM

There are numerous reasons for optimism.

topics: Mainstream Media, Islam, Environment, Constitution, Law, Military, Iraq, Iran, Russia, Israel, Pakistan, NATO, Africa

Special Report

Federal Bureau of Counter-Investigation

George H. Wittman | 8.15.05 @ 12:06AM

The FBI must reorganize its counter-terrorist activity -- but how?

topics: Law

Reader Mail

Everyone Knows It's Cindy

8.15.05 @ 12:01AM

Useful in Crawford. Plus Rosen-covered Crawford. And much, much more.

topics: Education, Bill Clinton, Television, Business, Social Security, Sports, Abortion, Law, Military, Iraq, Iran, Medicare