The Nation’s Pulse
California Dreamin’
W. James Antle, III | 5.16.08
If you think the courts will accept civil unions in place of gay marriage, that is.
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Friday, May 16, 2008
TAS Live
Energy’s Prevailing Winds
Philip Klein | 5.16.08
From our May issue: The American Spectator interviews legendary oilman T. Boone Pickens.
Political Hay
Do the Wright Thing
RiShawn Biddle | 5.16.08
African American politicians are going to have to reach out beyond black mosques and churches.
The Public Policy
Wrong Side McCain
Peter Suderman | 5.16.08
He’s courting the all-important Portland vote.
Eminentoes
Pigs Take Wing
Andrew Cline | 5.16.08
Republican Party sells spine to Democrats for slice of pork.
Reader Mail
Our Fighting Women in Uniform
5.16.08
Another cause the right lost long ago. Also: Lindsey Graham disgusts. Deliverance from Homnick. Quarter-Morons. Plus more.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Political Hay
When Janey Goes Marching off to War
George Neumayr | 5.15.08
If Obama wins, the ban on women in combat will fall.
The Current Crisis
Turning Voters Into Morons
R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr. | 5.15.08
The presidential campaigners are doing a great job of it.
Special Report
Recognizing Israel
Daniel Mandel | 5.15.08
Reflections on the marvelous independence that the United States officially endorsed 60 years ago today.
Buy the Book
Right to Left
Daniel McCarthy | 5.15.08
A conservative captures the left in all its historical splendor, naivete, and meanness.
Reader Mail
Tempers Run Hot
5.15.08
Is the Republican candidate mentally challenged? Hillary, West Virginia, and Homnick. Racism in play. Plus more on political climate change and other contentious matters.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Political Hay
Playing the Racism Card
Tom Bethell | 5.14.08
We are “kind of nervous” when it comes to “talking about that.”
Among the Intellectualoids
Green Gasbag
Larry Thornberry | 5.14.08
Is John McCain suffering from dementia warmdosis?
Campaign Crawlers
A Closet Race in West Virginia
Jay D. Homnick | 5.14.08
Within hours of arriving there last week, Madame Clinton was bragging she was most adept at winning the white vote.
The Nation’s Pulse
Losers for Peace
Robert Stacy McCain | 5.14.08
Bill Kauffman makes the case for “little America.”
Special Report
Green Borders
Ben Lerner | 5.14.08
The happiness of jaguars and ocelots is more important in this Congress than the security of the United States.
Another Perspective
Unholy Toledo
Lisa Fabrizio | 5.14.08
Another suspected thought criminal is taken in for questioning.
Reader Mail
Barr Knuckled
5.14.08
Will he make McCain feel his pain? Barack Carter. Student’s little helper. Plus more.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Campaign Crawlers
Candidate Barr Puts McCain in His Crosshairs
Philip Klein | 5.13.08
Could the former Georgia congressman swing the 2008 election?
Special Report
Aztec Justice
Clinton W. Taylor | 5.13.08
At San Diego State, the college president has done the right thing.
Political Hay
Jimmy Carter’s Second Term
Jeffrey Lord | 5.13.08
Barack Obama campaigns to bring back the Carter administration.
The Nation’s Pulse
Life Saving Insurers
Michael F. Cannon & Alain C. Enthoven | 5.13.08
No longer are major health insurance companies content to underwrite hospitals and doctors in cases of preventable medical error.
Sports Arena
Wolverine Worries
James David Dickson | 5.13.08
New coach Rich Rodriguez may need to reconnect with the team’s traditions to go all the way.
Reader Mail
Old New Politics
5.13.08
Questioning Obama. Arnold in the sunset. Nucleaire option. Plus more.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Political Hay
The Audacity of Webb
W. James Antle, III | 5.12.08
For Barack Obama, it's a time to fight for the white working-class vote.
Campaign Crawlers
Stop Believing Obama
Philip Klein | 5.12.08
The Illinois senator's dance on Hamas is the latest blow to his credibility.
Special Report
Parlez-Vous Nucleaire?
William Tucker | 5.12.08
Nuclear power is keeping France great, reports our correspondent after an on-site inspection.
Eminentoes
Who’s the Real Elitist?
Andrew Cline | 5.12.08
Hint: she's the self-anointed hero of the working class.
In Memoriam
The Last Cattle Call
Larry Thornberry | 5.12.08
The death of Eddy Arnold last week was almost like a death in the family.
Media Matters
HIV Minds
Brendan Conway | 5.12.08
The “Washington Post” editorial page advocates the worst kind of liberal unilateralism.
Reader Mail
Miss Teen USA
5.12.08
The saga of Miley Montana. Also: Food against the grain. On turning 50. Too well endowed. Plus much more.
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