The American Spectator

At Large

Muktada Al-Sadr: Kingmaker or King?

George H. Wittman | 9.7.07 @ 12:08AM

He seems willing to settle only for being leader of all Iraq.

topics: Military, Iraq, Iran, Oil

Political Hay

Obama, UCC Draw IRS Complaint

Jeffrey Lord | 9.7.07 @ 12:08AM

A candidate's decision and a liberal denomination's arrogance backfire.

topics: Taxes, Barack Obama, Religion, Law, NATO

Special Report

Irresponsibly Gun Shy

Robert VerBruggen | 9.7.07 @ 12:07AM

The Virginia Tech panel's report will not make campuses safer.

topics: Books, Law

Campaign Crawlers

Be Prepared

Jennifer Rubin | 9.7.07 @ 12:07AM

Former FBI director Louis Freeh talks about Rudy Giuliani's commitment to deal with terrorist attacks and natural disasters.

topics: Law, Immigration

The Nation's Pulse

Parade in NYC on 9/9 -- Why?

Peter Hannaford | 9.7.07 @ 12:07AM

The date of the United American Muslim Day Parade has been moved up to coincide with the anniversary of 9/11. Perhaps rumored grand marshal Rep. Keith Ellison will explain why.

topics: Trade, Islam, Pakistan

Movie Takes

The Bothersome Man

James Bowman | 9.7.07 @ 12:02AM

You're in the Twilight Zone, Norwegian style.

topics: Energy, Oil

Reader Mail

Hillary's Oriental Mysteries

9.7.07 @ 12:01AM

The Democrats' soft Hsu routine. Also: Fred T: Where's the excitement? Warnings about VHA. Evolution and a lecture from 1981. Plus more.

topics: Trade, Health Care, Business, Global Warming, Movies, Constitution, Law, Military, Iraq, Russia, NATO, Africa, Medicare

Campaign Crawlers

The Man Who Wasn't There

John Tabin | 9.6.07 @ 2:17AM

Fred Thompson comes out jokin' and drawlin' and then turnin' somber.

topics: Trade, John McCain, Law, Iraq, NATO

The Current Crisis

The Clintons' Chop Suey Connection

R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr. | 9.6.07 @ 12:08AM

It's back, by Clintonite demand. Except, anyone seen my old friend Norman?

topics: Mainstream Media, Business, Law, Military

Another Perspective

Norman Hsu's Hong Kong Blues

Clinton W. Taylor | 9.6.07 @ 12:08AM

With apologies to Hoagy Carmichael.

Special Report

VHA Is No Guarantee

David Hogberg | 9.6.07 @ 12:07AM

Commentators both left and right sing the Veterans Health Administration's praises. That doesn't mean you should.

topics: Health Care

Political Hay

Democrats Lose Florida

Larry Thornberry | 9.6.07 @ 12:07AM

Making sure not every vote counts.

topics: Business, Law, NATO

At Large

International Dating Lines

Jay D. Homnick | 9.6.07 @ 12:07AM

John Howard is an indispensable ally, so why talk about the weather when George Bush comes calling?

topics: Islam, Global Warming, Iraq, Iran

Reader Mail

Designs on Creationism

9.6.07 @ 12:02AM

Derbyshire vs. Bethell -- the Grand Finale.

topics: Education, Books, Law

Reader Mail

Risky Business

9.6.07 @ 12:01AM

Chainsaw massacres in every garage. Also: Poverty ain't all it isn't cracked up to be. A response to Mr. Putin's man in Samarra. How did Diana commit treason? Plus more.

topics: Sports, Islam, Constitution, Law, Iran, Russia, Socialism, Conservatism, Oil, Unions, Medicare

Campaign Crawlers

Primary Paths

Jennifer Rubin | 9.5.07 @ 12:08AM

As the candidates strategize, the race for the Republican presidential nomination remains up for grabs.

topics: John McCain, Iraq, Conservatism, Immigration

Streetcar Line

A Vacation From Politics

Quin Hillyer | 9.5.07 @ 12:08AM

Summer may be over, but it's not too late for the trip Americans would really enjoy.

topics: Education, Trade, Business, Sports, Books, Hollywood, Movies

Political Hay

An Impoverished Debate

Lisa Fabrizio | 9.5.07 @ 12:07AM

Liberals misdiagnose the causes of poverty in America.

topics: Television, Law

The Public Policy

Social Insecurity

J.T. Young | 9.5.07 @ 12:07AM

Entitlement reform is no risky scheme -- and the status quo is no sure thing.

topics: Taxes, Economics, Social Security, Law

The Nation's Pulse

Litigation Nation

Ralph R. Reiland | 9.5.07 @ 12:05AM

The high cost of crazy lawsuits: no-service gas stations and no-fun playgrounds.

topics: Business, Law, Oil

Special Report

Labor Day Special

Doug Bandow | 9.5.07 @ 12:05AM

In order to form more public unions.

topics: Transportation, Business, Constitution, Law, Unions

Reader Mail

Baldwin's Brain

9.5.07 @ 12:01AM

Alec's sympathy for the senator. Princess Diana, pro and con. No Amnesty for the unborn. Plus much more.

topics: Business, Religion, Islam, Abortion, Hollywood, Constitution, Law, NATO, Oil

Washington Prowler

Ahead of the Posse

The Prowler | 9.4.07 @ 12:08AM

Why did Alberto Gonzales speed up his resignation? Also: Saving his successor for later.

topics: Supreme Court

Special Report

The Ghoul's Carnival -- Ten Years On

Hal G.P. Colebatch | 9.4.07 @ 12:07AM

Memories of the insane week in London when Princess Diana died.

topics: Africa

Eminentoes

Alec Baldwin's Disorderly Mind

Robert Stacy McCain | 9.4.07 @ 12:07AM

A non-stop flight to a place where facts never disturb liberal dreams.

topics: Hollywood, Law, NATO, Oil

At Large

Overplaying the Race Card

Christopher Orlet | 9.4.07 @ 12:07AM

The myth of Islam as an ethno-race.

topics: Religion, Islam, Law, Military, NATO

Buy the Book

Will We Always Have Paris?

R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr. | 9.4.07 @ 12:06AM

Heeding the sober warnings of the indispensable Fred Ikle.

Reader Mail

Heightened Tensions

9.4.07 @ 12:01AM

Craig and Democrat stall tactics. Hillary's SOP. Material accumulation. A Russian explains Putin's thinking. More McCainiana. Plus much else.

topics: Trade, John McCain, Television, Economics, Business, Religion, Islam, Constitution, Law, Supreme Court, Military, Iraq, Russia, NATO, Immigration, Oil