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Friday, August 22, 2008

Eminentoes

Obama: 110% Pro-Choice

George Neumayr | 8.22.08 @ 12:08AM

He votes for abortion rights even when he doesn't have to.

Political Hay

McCain: Still Awful on Stem Cells

Anita Crane | 8.22.08 @ 12:08AM

No, "skin cells" won't make the issue go away.

Campaign Crawlers

Beatty the Odds

W. James Antle, III | 8.22.08 @ 12:08AM

John Kerry's Republican challenger fights on in Democratic Massachusetts.

Special Report

Old Ironsides Redux

Lawrence Henry | 8.22.08 @ 12:07AM

Reflections on life amid another devastating setback.

The Public Policy

Both Parties Promote Energy Socialism

Roy Cordato | 8.22.08 @ 12:07AM

Neither major presidential candidate advocates a free market in energy.

Campus Scenes

Teacher's Pets

Reid Collins | 8.22.08 @ 12:07AM

Will lowering the drinking age improve student performance?

At Large

Cameron's Looking Tough

Hal G.P. Colebatch | 8.22.08 @ 12:07AM

Britain's next prime minister is no Neville Chamberlain.

Reader Mail

Once Is Enough

8.22.08 @ 12:01AM

Both candidates stutter. Brother to brother. Gang Green in Denver. Plus more.

Thursday, August 21, 2008

The Current Crisis

Dreams From My Brother

R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr. | 8.21.08 @ 12:08AM

Suddenly, a new source of hope for a doddering campaign.

Washington Prowler

Teleprompting Obama

The Prowler | 8.21.08 @ 12:08AM

Can't take his eyes off the screen. Plus: Is Joe Lieberman acceptable?

Special Report

Poverty and Welfare in America

Peter Ferrara | 8.21.08 @ 12:08AM

Barack Obama just doesn't get it. But Edgar Browning does.

TAS Live

Learning to Care About Health Care

Philip Klein | 8.21.08 @ 12:08AM

It's just a matter of time before government takes over health care -- unless conservatives master the subject themselves.

Political Hay

Green with Hypocrisy

Nicole Russell | 8.21.08 @ 12:07AM

While trying to go green, Democratic National Convention planners trip over their own carbon footprint.

Another Perspective

Fast and Loose

Robert VerBruggen | 8.21.08 @ 12:07AM

Judge Posner's take on the Second Amendment is sophomoric.

Reader Mail

Memorable Reunions

8.21.08 @ 12:01AM

Veterans remembered -- and abandoned. Dems need new playbook. Down to earth. Ranch reflections. Bowman and Batman: a treatise. Paul DeSisto. Plus more.

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Streetcar Line

Reagan in the Sky

Quin Hillyer | 8.20.08 @ 12:08AM

Of Ronald Reagan, his ranch, dirty rats, and the Russians.

Political Hay

Orange Blossom Politics

Larry Thornberry | 8.20.08 @ 12:08AM

Florida is more important to Obama and McCain than it is to Fay.

Campaign Crawlers

Overrated Obama

Robert Stacy McCain | 8.20.08 @ 12:07AM

The increasing gap between Hope and reality.

Special Report

Over Here, Over There

Mark Tooley | 8.20.08 @ 12:07AM

America's oldest veteran lives on serenely.

Political Hay

All-American Otherness

Lisa Fabrizio | 8.20.08 @ 12:07AM

How long before Obama goes duck hunting?

At Large

The North Korean Prison State

Doug Bandow | 8.20.08 @ 12:07AM

Where people are jailed for not starving and reading the Bible could be a capital offense.

Reader Mail

Right-Wing Cotton Candy

8.20.08 @ 12:01AM

Batman to the political rescue. Dark thoughts about Dark Knight review. Edwards persists. McCain vs. Moscow. Plus more.

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Political Hay

Batman and Rush: Why McCain Will Win

Jeffrey Lord | 8.19.08 @ 12:08AM

The 2008 election is all over but the shouting as American culture gives game away.

Campaign Crawlers

Double Blind

Brendan Conway | 8.19.08 @ 12:08AM

The sage of New Jersey takes on Mr. Right.

Special Report

A Busy August in Paris

Roger Kaplan | 8.19.08 @ 12:07AM

History doesn't need a vacation here.

The Nation's Pulse

Excuse Me, Your Diversity Is Showing

Christopher Orlet | 8.19.08 @ 12:07AM

Census report is dire news for the Earth savers.

At Large

Fay Raises Fears

Jay D. Homnick | 8.19.08 @ 12:06AM

Preparing to get hit by the latest big one.

Movie Takes

"The Dark Knight"

James Bowman | 8.19.08 @ 12:02AM

A comic book cannot suddenly pretend it has a serious point to make.

Reader Mail

Ben and John

8.19.08 @ 12:01AM

A special section of responses to Ben Stein's "Whacked Priorities: John Edwards' private life should have remained that."

Reader Mail

Primetime McCain

8.19.08 @ 12:01AM

He has new friends...and old detractors. Obama's minimum wage pay scale. A Ridge to nowhere. Icy in Georgia. Plus more.

Monday, August 18, 2008

Campaign Crawlers

McCain's Finest Hour

Philip Klein | 8.18.08 @ 12:09AM

At Rick Warren's Saddleback Church, the Republican nominee mopped the floor with Barack Obama.

Another Perspective

Whacked Priorities

Ben Stein | 8.18.08 @ 12:08AM

John Edwards' private life should have remained that.

Washington Prowler

Detectable Shifts

The Prowler | 8.18.08 @ 12:08AM

Pro-life Mitt's prospects improve. Nancy's energy nervousness.

Political Hay

Pennsylvania Conservatives Say No to Ridge

Jeffrey Lord | 8.18.08 @ 12:08AM

McCain creates a furor among those he needs to win state.

At Large

Refreezing the Cold War

George H. Wittman | 8.18.08 @ 12:07AM

The Kremlin again is happy to lose economically for geopolitical gain.

Special Report

Justice Daleyed

RiShawn Biddle | 8.18.08 @ 12:07AM

Sure, Chicago is too nannyish. But that's not the real problem.

Reader Mail

Petro Pelosi

8.18.08 @ 12:01AM

And other oily spoilers. Lying liars. Flower Fuel. Plus more.

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