The American Spectator

The Nation's Pulse

California Dreamin'

W. James Antle, III | 5.16.08 @ 12:08AM

If you think the courts will accept civil unions in place of gay marriage, that is.

topics: Environment, Constitution, Law, Supreme Court, Unions

TAS Live

Energy's Prevailing Winds

Philip Klein | 5.16.08 @ 12:08AM

From our May issue: The American Spectator interviews legendary oilman T. Boone Pickens.

topics: Transportation, Education, Trade, Business, Iran, Russia, Energy, Alaska, Oil

Political Hay

Do the Wright Thing

RiShawn Biddle | 5.16.08 @ 12:07AM

African American politicians are going to have to reach out beyond black mosques and churches.

topics: Foreign Policy, Trade, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Islam, Law, NATO

The Public Policy

Wrong Side McCain

Peter Suderman | 5.16.08 @ 12:07AM

He's courting the all-important Portland vote.

topics: Taxes, Trade, John McCain, Economics, Business, Environment, Global Warming, NATO, Energy, Oil

Another Perspective

One Bad Year

Lawrence Henry | 5.16.08 @ 12:07AM

And a summer resolution.

topics: Law

Eminentoes

Pigs Take Wing

Andrew Cline | 5.16.08 @ 12:07AM

Republican Party sells spine to Democrats for slice of pork.

topics: Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid, John Boehner, Television, NATO

Reader Mail

Our Fighting Women in Uniform

5.16.08 @ 12:03AM

Another cause the right lost long ago. Also: Lindsey Graham disgusts. Deliverance from Homnick. Quarter-Morons. Plus more.

topics: John McCain, Television, Business, Environment, Global Warming, Law, Supreme Court, Military, Iraq, NATO, Immigration, Oil

Political Hay

When Janey Goes Marching off to War

George Neumayr | 5.15.08 @ 12:08AM

If Obama wins, the ban on women in combat will fall.

topics: Barack Obama, Law, Military, Africa

The Current Crisis

Turning Voters Into Morons

R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr. | 5.15.08 @ 12:08AM

The presidential campaigners are doing a great job of it.

topics: Taxes, John McCain, Economics, Environment, Global Warming, Law, NATO, Energy, Oil

Special Report

Recognizing Israel

Daniel Mandel | 5.15.08 @ 12:08AM

Reflections on the marvelous independence that the United States officially endorsed 60 years ago today.

topics: Education, Trade, Islam, Books, Law, Supreme Court, Founding Fathers, Military, Russia, Israel, Africa, Immigration

Streetcar Line

The Worst Republican Senator

Quin Hillyer | 5.15.08 @ 12:08AM

Lindsey Graham's sorry record.

topics: John McCain, Hillary Clinton, Business, Social Security, Constitution, Law, NATO, Conservatism, Immigration

The Public Policy

Unbearable Legislation

Iain Murray | 5.15.08 @ 12:07AM

Why we may soon hate the polar bear.

topics: Trade, Environment, Global Warming, Law, Africa, Energy, Alaska

Buy the Book

Right to Left

Daniel McCarthy | 5.15.08 @ 12:07AM

A conservative captures the left in all its historical splendor, naivete, and meanness.

topics: Taxes, Religion, Books, Russia, Socialism, Communism, Unions

Reader Mail

Tempers Run Hot

5.15.08 @ 12:01AM

Is the Republican candidate mentally challenged? Hillary, West Virginia, and Homnick. Racism in play. Plus more on political climate change and other contentious matters.

topics: John McCain, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Mainstream Media, Economics, Business, Religion, Catholicism, Islam, Abortion, Environment, Global Warming, Constitution, Law, NATO, Africa, North Korea, Socialism, Oil

Political Hay

Playing the Racism Card

Tom Bethell | 5.14.08 @ 12:08AM

We are "kind of nervous" when it comes to "talking about that."

topics: Hillary Clinton, Mainstream Media, NATO, Africa

Among the Intellectualoids

Green Gasbag

Larry Thornberry | 5.14.08 @ 12:08AM

Is John McCain suffering from dementia warmdosis?

topics: Taxes, Trade, John McCain, Religion, Environment, Global Warming, Energy

Campaign Crawlers

A Closet Race in West Virginia

Jay D. Homnick | 5.14.08 @ 12:08AM

Within hours of arriving there last week, Madame Clinton was bragging she was most adept at winning the white vote.

topics: John McCain, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, NATO

The Nation's Pulse

Losers for Peace

Robert Stacy McCain | 5.14.08 @ 12:07AM

Bill Kauffman makes the case for "little America."

topics: Barack Obama, Religion, Constitution, Supreme Court, NATO, Conservatism

Special Report

Green Borders

Ben Lerner | 5.14.08 @ 12:07AM

The happiness of jaguars and ocelots is more important in this Congress than the security of the United States.

topics: Environment, Constitution, Law, Supreme Court, Iran, Africa, Immigration, Oil

Another Perspective

Unholy Toledo

Lisa Fabrizio | 5.14.08 @ 12:06AM

Another suspected thought criminal is taken in for questioning.

topics: Education, Business, Religion, Law, United Nations

Reader Mail

Barr Knuckled

5.14.08 @ 12:01AM

Will he make McCain feel his pain? Barack Carter. Student's little helper. Plus more.

topics: Taxes, Foreign Policy, Health Care, John McCain, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Business, Environment, Global Warming, Law, Military, Iraq, Israel, NATO, Socialism, Immigration, Oil, Medicare

Campaign Crawlers

Candidate Barr Puts McCain in His Crosshairs

Philip Klein | 5.13.08 @ 12:08AM

Could the former Georgia congressman swing the 2008 election?

topics: Foreign Policy, Education, John McCain, Barack Obama, Business, Earmarks, Military, Iraq, Iran, NATO, Nuclear Weapons, Energy

Special Report

Aztec Justice

Clinton W. Taylor | 5.13.08 @ 12:08AM

At San Diego State, the college president has done the right thing.

topics: Taxes, Education, Television, Abortion, Law, Military

Political Hay

Jimmy Carter's Second Term

Jeffrey Lord | 5.13.08 @ 12:07AM

Barack Obama campaigns to bring back the Carter administration.

topics: Taxes, John McCain, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Television, Business, Earmarks, Social Security, Abortion, Law, Military, Iraq, Iran, Russia, NATO, Communism, Nuclear Weapons, Oil

The Nation's Pulse

Life Saving Insurers

Michael F. Cannon & Alain C. Enthoven | 5.13.08 @ 12:07AM

No longer are major health insurance companies content to underwrite hospitals and doctors in cases of preventable medical error.

topics: Taxes, Health Care, Law, Medicare

Sports Arena

Wolverine Worries

James David Dickson | 5.13.08 @ 12:06AM

New coach Rich Rodriguez may need to reconnect with the team's traditions to go all the way.

topics: Sports, NATO

Movie Takes

"Son of Rambow"

James Bowman | 5.13.08 @ 12:02AM

Funny and enjoyable.

topics: Television, Hollywood, Movies

Reader Mail

Old New Politics

5.13.08 @ 12:01AM

Questioning Obama. Arnold in the sunset. Nucleaire option. Plus more.

topics: Barack Obama, Economics, Business, Religion, Law, Iran, Israel, United Nations, NATO

Political Hay

The Audacity of Webb

W. James Antle, III | 5.12.08 @ 12:08AM

For Barack Obama, it's a time to fight for the white working-class vote.

topics: Trade, Barack Obama, Harry Reid, Hillary Clinton, Abortion, Environment, Global Warming, Iraq, NATO, Africa, Immigration

Campaign Crawlers

Stop Believing Obama

Philip Klein | 5.12.08 @ 12:08AM

The Illinois senator's dance on Hamas is the latest blow to his credibility.

topics: Foreign Policy, John McCain, Barack Obama, Iraq, Iran, Israel, NATO, Nuclear Weapons

Special Report

Parlez-Vous Nucleaire?

William Tucker | 5.12.08 @ 12:08AM

Nuclear power is keeping France great, reports our correspondent after an on-site inspection.

topics: Environment, Global Warming, Russia, Energy, Oil

Eminentoes

Who's the Real Elitist?

Andrew Cline | 5.12.08 @ 12:07AM

Hint: she's the self-anointed hero of the working class.

topics: Trade, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Religion

In Memoriam

The Last Cattle Call

Larry Thornberry | 5.12.08 @ 12:07AM

The death of Eddy Arnold last week was almost like a death in the family.

Media Matters

HIV Minds

Brendan Conway | 5.12.08 @ 12:07AM

The "Washington Post" editorial page advocates the worst kind of liberal unilateralism.

topics: Federal Budget, Law, NATO, Immigration

Reader Mail

Miss Teen USA

5.12.08 @ 12:01AM

The saga of Miley Montana. Also: Food against the grain. On turning 50. Too well endowed. Plus much more.

topics: Taxes, Education, Trade, Economics, Business, Religion, Global Warming, Books, Law, Military, Iraq, Socialism, Immigration, Energy, Unions