The American Spectator

Streetcar Line

From Ohio to the Open

Quin Hillyer | 7.28.06 @ 12:09AM

Looking for winners, in politics and play.

topics: Constitution, Law, Supreme Court, Iraq, NATO, Immigration, Energy

Special Report

Thank God for Bulgaria!

Hal G.P. Colebatch | 7.28.06 @ 12:08AM

Border guards seize radioactive material on its way from the U.K. to a "dirty" nuclear bomb maker in Iran.

topics: Trade, Islam, Military, Iraq, Iran, Oil

Media Matters

Thanks, Uncle Walter

Jeffrey Lord | 7.28.06 @ 12:07AM

Walter Cronkite created Fox News.

topics: Mainstream Media, Television, Abortion, Global Warming, Iraq

The Nation's Pulse

Capital "P"

Lawrence Henry | 7.28.06 @ 12:06AM

When pool was cool.

Movie Takes

My Super Ex-Girlfriend

James Bowman | 7.28.06 @ 12:02AM

Is a female superhero a contradiction in terms (even if played by Uma Thurman)?

topics: Business, Satire, Hollywood, Oil

Reader Mail

UN Doings

7.28.06 @ 12:01AM

Turtle Bay squatters. Also: Acts of conscience. Chicago welcome signs. North Korea's nutty bribers. Rifle associations. Plus more.

topics: Business, Satire, Hollywood, Movies, Law, Military, Iran, Russia, Israel, United Nations, NATO, North Korea, Oil

Another Perspective

A Right of Conscience

Doug Bandow | 7.27.06 @ 12:08AM

Must professionals be required to abide by liberal nostrums on issues of life and death?

topics: Health Care, Abortion, Military

The Current Crisis

Bring Back the League of Nations

R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr. | 7.27.06 @ 12:08AM

At least it was civilized, compared to today's "international community."

topics: Law, Israel, United Nations, Africa, Oil

The Nation's Pulse

The Return of SDS

Christopher Orlet | 7.27.06 @ 12:07AM

A new generation of spoiled malcontents will convene in Chicago next week.

topics: Education, Military, Iraq, Conservatism, Oil

Eminentoes

He's Not Nuts

William G. Shipman | 7.27.06 @ 12:07AM

Kim Jong Il knows exactly what he's doing, shaking us down to keep himself afloat in the style to which he's become accustomed.

topics: Health Care, Military, North Korea, Oil

Special Report

Bullish on Bearing Arms

Jay D. Homnick | 7.27.06 @ 12:05AM

No ceasefires on the security front.

topics: Environment, Constitution, Law, Israel

Reader Mail

Bible Liberals

7.27.06 @ 12:01AM

Are the Gospels a Democratic platform? Also, the taxpayer protection agency. The Dodd factor in Lamontland. So long, Paul. Plus more.

topics: Taxes, Trade, Bill Clinton, Earmarks, Law, Military, Israel, NATO, Africa

Among the Intellectualoids

The Liberal Jesus

Mark Tooley | 7.26.06 @ 12:07AM

A plethora of new books is pouring out explaining why Jesus is not a Republican. The latest is by the very angry Randall Balmer.

topics: Education, Social Security, Religion, Abortion, Environment, Global Warming, Books, Law, Energy, Oil

Special Report

Did Bush Overreach?

Robert T. McLean | 7.26.06 @ 12:07AM

If you think the international security environment is bad now, imagine if Saddam still ruled Iraq.

topics: Foreign Policy, Military, Iraq, Iran, Russia, Israel, North Korea, Nuclear Weapons, Energy, Oil

The Public Policy

Want to Control Spending?

James L. Payne | 7.26.06 @ 12:07AM

Give taxpayers a voice in government -- the Office of Taxpayer Advocacy, anyone?

topics: Taxes, Education, Federal Budget, Entitlements, Books, Law

Political Hay

Democratic Generosity

Lisa Fabrizio | 7.26.06 @ 12:06AM

So far as the right is concerned, Democrats remain the gift that keeps on giving.

topics: Nancy Pelosi, Bill Clinton, Books, Iraq, Israel, NATO

TAS Live

Facing the Deep

Jonathan Aitken | 7.26.06 @ 12:05AM

Close proximity to the sea can bring about an experience of personal and spiritual renewal.

topics: Trade, Business, Environment, Israel

Reader Mail

Lit Chicks

7.26.06 @ 12:01AM

Down with the Dixies. Up with Ben Stein. Only the lonely. Mr. Dorell's final curtain call. Plus more.

topics: Law, Military, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Conservatism

Special Report

America!

Ben Stein | 7.25.06 @ 12:09AM

To those who keep us liberated and safe and air-conditioned.

topics: Military

Washington Prowler

Know When to Hold Them

The Prowler | 7.25.06 @ 12:08AM

In key Senate races, Minnesota is Rove country. Also: Democrats list Dean.

topics: Nancy Pelosi

Eminentoes

Keep on Cluckin'

Jeremy Lott | 7.25.06 @ 12:08AM

The secret of the Dixie Chicks' diminishing appeal.

topics: Iraq, Oil

The Nation's Pulse

Beside Ourselves: The Lonely Lost in Our Social Labyrinths

James Poulos | 7.25.06 @ 12:06AM

A stunning new report shows Americans are more isolated than ever, but the ugly truths get lost in the statistics.

topics: Business, Books

At Large

Hope Over Experience, Part VIII

Doug Bandow | 7.25.06 @ 12:06AM

When it comes to North Korea, South Korea has this chronic need to say "I do."

topics: Military, North Korea

Reader Mail

Exceptional Work

7.25.06 @ 12:01AM

What is Iran up to via Hizbullah? Reactions to Jed Babbin. Also: Lord Lamont of Greenwich. Tunnel visions. Women Vets. Mensa confirmations. Plus more.

topics: Islam, Law, Military, Iraq, Iran, Russia, Israel, North Korea, Oil

Washington Prowler

Watershed Moments

The Prowler | 7.24.06 @ 12:09AM

Newt inches closer to a presidential run. Clinton in Connecticut is about Hillary's presidential run.

topics: Joe Biden, Bill Clinton, Law, NATO, Energy

Loose Canons

Dress Rehearsal

Jed Babbin | 7.24.06 @ 12:08AM

But for what?

topics: Foreign Policy, Islam, Military, Iran, Russia, Israel, North Korea, Nuclear Weapons, Oil

Political Hay

The New Conductor on the Clattering Train

Jeffrey Lord | 7.24.06 @ 12:07AM

Ned Lamont of Greenwich takes one back to Lord Halifax, Neville Chamberlain, and Amb. Joseph P. Kennedy.

topics: Television, Russia, NATO

Another Perspective

The War of the Three Weeks

Judd Magilnick | 7.24.06 @ 12:07AM

Freelance Kabbalah -- for free!

topics: Military, Israel

Special Report

The Melina Del Valle Tunnel

Andrew Cline | 7.24.06 @ 12:07AM

If Boston's Big Dig connector tunnel is ever repaired, it surely will require a new name.

topics: Law

Reader Mail

Senses of Proportion

7.24.06 @ 12:01AM

Ben Stein, Hizbollah and Israel. Also: Nation-building and U.S. security. Scotland's moods. Mensa reconsiders. Plus much more.

topics: Taxes, Trade, Business, Sports, Religion, Islam, Books, Law, Military, Iraq, Iran, Russia, Israel, North Korea, Socialism, Fascism, Oil