The American Spectator

The Current Crisis

Clinton and Me at Georgetown

R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr. | 7.3.08 @ 12:08AM

Our old school ties now belong to history.

topics: Bill Clinton, Business

Streetcar Line

Exceptional Leadership in a Difficult Time

Quin Hillyer | 7.3.08 @ 12:08AM

Amidst underwater bears, SEC Chairman Chris Cox steers a steady boat.

topics: Trade, Ben Bernanke, Business, Law, Energy

Eminentoes

Wedding Belle

George Neumayr | 7.3.08 @ 12:08AM

Like Teresa Heinz Kerry, Michelle Obama does her husband's work on gay marriage.

topics: Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Religion, Law, Unions

The Nation's Pulse

What America Is All About

Lawrence Henry | 7.3.08 @ 12:07AM

Firearms, and freedom, on this Fourth of July.

topics: Business, Constitution, Law, Supreme Court

Political Hay

Cajun Seasoning

Joseph Lawler | 7.3.08 @ 12:07AM

Bobby Jindal showed this week why he needs more time before he runs on the GOP ticket.

topics: Taxes, John McCain, Business, Medicaid, Abortion, Constitution, Law, Supreme Court, NATO, Medicare

Loose Canons

Confessions of a Pyro-Dad

Robert Stacy McCain | 7.3.08 @ 12:07AM

One day a year, my sons think I'm "totally awesome."

topics: Law

At Large

Warp Speed at State

Peter Hannaford | 7.3.08 @ 12:07AM

There's new interest in opening a U.S. "interests" section in Tehran -- but on what terms?

topics: Foreign Policy, Sports, Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, North Korea, Oil

Among the Intellectualoids

Going to the Mall

Emily Esfahani-Smith | 7.3.08 @ 12:07AM

The Folklife Festival is nothing like the march on Washington, really.

topics: Religion, Environment, Law, Africa, Energy, Alaska

Reader Mail

Mandatory Reading

7.3.08 @ 12:01AM

Real world experience among politicians and mandates. Also: Conservative mission impossible. The Prius we pay. As go Ohio Republicans... Plus much more.

topics: Taxes, John McCain, Barack Obama, Business, Social Security, Satire, Environment, Constitution, Law, Supreme Court, NATO, Africa, Fascism, Conservatism, Energy, Oil

Political Hay

The Conservative Welfare State

Peter Ferrara | 7.2.08 @ 12:08AM

Embracing Big Government won't reform conservatism.

topics: Taxes, Education, Health Care, Business, Social Security, Medicaid, Conservatism, Medicare

TAS Live

What's the Matter With Ohio?

W. James Antle, III | 7.2.08 @ 12:07AM

How Republicans lost the Buckeye State.

topics: Taxes, Trade, John McCain, Bill Clinton, Business, Religion, Abortion, Constitution, Law, Supreme Court, NATO, Africa

The Public Policy

No More Mandate Madness

David Catron | 7.2.08 @ 12:07AM

Rep. Jeff Fortenberry's plan provides genuine help for the uninsured.

topics: Health Care, Barack Obama, Environment, Law, NATO, Alaska

The Nation's Pulse

Volt of the Masses

Eric Peters | 7.2.08 @ 12:07AM

The shocking truth about GM's pending electric car.

Special Report

Louvin Feeling

Christopher Orlet | 7.2.08 @ 12:07AM

Even with the belated recognition, the old singer remains as down-to-earth as ever.

At Large

Dictators' Dilemma

Erin Wildermuth | 7.2.08 @ 12:07AM

Why the strongmen of the African Union should condemn Mugabe.

topics: Economics, Constitution, Law, Africa, Oil

Reader Mail

Rock On

7.2.08 @ 12:01AM

Baghdad's best. Found on road dead. Unmetal militia. Plus more.

topics: Taxes, Trade, Health Care, John McCain, Barack Obama, Business, Entitlements, Earmarks, Social Security, Environment, Military, Iran, Russia, NATO, Africa, North Korea, Energy, Oil, Unions

Templeton Essay

Feminism and Freedom

Christina Hoff Sommers | 7.1.08 @ 9:35PM

Freedom used to stand at the heart of feminism, but modern feminists have succeeded in strong>erasing history

Another Perspective

Metal Militia, Eastern Division

Shawn Macomber | 7.1.08 @ 12:08AM

Meet Acrassicauda, the best ever death metal band out of Baghdad.

topics: Islam, Law, Iraq, Iran, Oil

Special Report

Freedom and the View From Obamaland

Jeffrey Lord | 7.1.08 @ 12:08AM

From talk radio to oil and guns, the left's chilling vision of the future emerges.

topics: Trade, Barack Obama, Harry Reid, Television, Business, Global Warming, Constitution, Law, Supreme Court, NATO, Fascism, Energy, Oil

The Nation's Pulse

McCain's Missouri Break

G. Tracy Mehan, III | 7.1.08 @ 12:08AM

Show Me the data!

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

Political Hay

Bon Voyage, Obama!

Robert Stacy McCain | 7.1.08 @ 12:07AM

If Alaska is a swing state, why not France, too?

topics: Foreign Policy, John McCain, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Israel, Alaska

Campaign Crawlers

Kanjorski in Trouble

Jeff Emanuel | 7.1.08 @ 12:07AM

Is the race for Pennsylvania's 11th Congressional District suddenly becoming competitive?

topics: Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Business, Earmarks, Social Security, Iraq, Immigration

At Large

India Lets Success Happen

Swaminathan S. Anklesaria Aiyar | 7.1.08 @ 12:07AM

Since it stopped planning, the country has become a global economic force.

topics: Trade, Business, Law, Unions

Reader Mail

Here's Johnny

7.1.08 @ 12:01AM

Was NBC's golf guy off course? Arrogance in rainy Unity. The androgyne's candidate. Plus more.

topics: John McCain, Barack Obama, Harry Reid, Satire, Constitution, Law, Military, NATO, Energy, Oil

Campaign Crawlers

Used in Unity

Andrew Cline | 6.30.08 @ 12:08AM

Obama treats supporters as props.

topics: Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Iraq

Washington Prowler

Washer Dreier

The Prowler | 6.30.08 @ 12:08AM

House Republican disunity revealed. Also: John Conyers' CREW team.

topics: Iran, Oil

The Current Crisis

Another Imus Outbreak

R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr. | 6.30.08 @ 12:08AM

Did you hear about Johnny Miller?

topics: Africa

Special Report

Uneven Stevens

Robert VerBruggen | 6.30.08 @ 12:08AM

The gang of four has no scruples about ignoring the Constitution.

topics: Constitution, Law, Supreme Court, Military

Another Perspective

Woman Up

Windsor Mann | 6.30.08 @ 12:08AM

Obama is running to be our first female president

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

Political Hay

Having It Both Ways

Larry Thornberry | 6.30.08 @ 12:07AM

Will the real John McCain (if there is one), please...

topics: Trade, John McCain, Environment, Constitution, Law, Energy, Alaska, Oil

Reader Mail

Al Qaeda's Spotter

6.30.08 @ 12:01AM

Rep. Delahunt in disgrace. Plus: As a country we're as young as well feel. The Supreme swinger. A GOP lineup takes shape. How tolerant Europe? Plus much more.

topics: Taxes, Barack Obama, Social Security, Satire, Religion, Islam, Abortion, Global Warming, Constitution, Law, Supreme Court, Military, Iraq, Russia, Pakistan, Africa, Socialism, Communism, Fascism, Libertarianism, Immigration, Oil