The American Spectator

Political Hay

If It's True, It's Not New

W. James Antle, III | 1.30.09 @ 6:08AM

David Frum's project for the Republican future. A new majority or old minority?

topics: Conservatism

Special Report

All Seriousness Aside

Paul Chesser | 1.30.09 @ 6:07AM

Global warmists scramble to retain what's left of their professional credibility.

Another Perspective

Thirty Years Ago

Ben Stein | 1.30.09 @ 6:07AM

Times were harder then -- except in one fundamental respect.

topics: Financial Crisis, Stagflation

At Large

Israel Readies Iran Takeout

George H. Wittman | 1.30.09 @ 6:07AM

It's only a matter of time, as Iran nears completion of its nuclear weapons construction.

topics: Iran, Israel, Nuclear Weapons, Middle East

The Nation's Pulse

The Economics of Quicksand

Eric Heidenreich | 1.30.09 @ 6:07AM

Media experts stunned when falling prices result in greater sales.

topics: Mainstream Media, Economics, Housing Bubble

Eminentoes

I, Marion Barry

Matthew Vadum | 1.30.09 @ 6:06AM

The former D.C. mayor strikes again.

topics: Taxes

Movie Takes

Gran Torino

James Bowman | 1.30.09 @ 6:02AM

Clint Eastwood was more attractive when he was Dirty Harry and not Clean Walt.

topics: Clint Eastwood, Dirty Harry

Special Report

His Winter of Discontent

William Tucker | 1.29.09 @ 6:09AM

It's all about "conservation and renewables," Al Gore testified yesterday. Nuclear power need not apply. It would be too expensive!

Streetcar Line

Updike at Rest

Quin Hillyer | 1.29.09 @ 6:09AM

A mixed legacy, but one to emulate.

The Current Crisis

Bill Kristol's Departure

R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr. | 1.29.09 @ 6:08AM

The Slim balls at the New York Times prove both predictable and controversial.

topics: Mainstream Media, Conservatism, New York Times

The Obama Watch

Holder the Hater

Matthew Vadum | 1.29.09 @ 6:07AM

Far from changing the tone in Washington, President Obama's choice for attorney general has a visceral contempt for conservatives.

topics: Barack Obama, Eric Holder

Car Guy

Green With Madness

Eric Peters | 1.29.09 @ 6:07AM

Obama's endorsement of California standards is certain to kill off what's left of the U.S. auto industry.

topics: Automakers, California Emissions Standards

Political Hay

Habitats vs. Humanity

Nicole Russell | 1.29.09 @ 6:06AM

With stimulus spending competing for tax dollars with the environment, even some liberals now put jobs first.

topics: Environment, Financial Crisis

The Obama Watch

Good Morning, Suckers

Peter Ferrara | 1.28.09 @ 6:10AM

Barack Obama and Congressional Democrats are playing the voters for fools with the so-called stimulus package. Let us count the ways, and the shameless pork, payoffs, and waste.

topics: Earmarks, Financial Crisis, Stimulus Package, Government Waste

Another Perspective

The Purpose of Defiance

Ben Stein | 1.28.09 @ 6:09AM

And good luck to President Obama.

Constitutional Opinions

Hard Times for Our Founding Documents

Patrick O'Hannigan | 1.28.09 @ 6:07AM

The new president may think he's Solomon, but he's not quite there yet.

Special Report

The Last Methodist President

Mark Tooley | 1.28.09 @ 6:07AM

Not all leaders of his denomination have been denunciatory of George W. Bush.

topics: Religion, George W. Bush, William McKinley

The Nation's Pulse

March Toward Life

Lisa Fabrizio | 1.28.09 @ 6:06AM

The most widely attended annual event in Washington might be called a genuine act of free choice.

topics: Culture of Death

Breaking News

ACORN's Stimulus

Matthew Vadum | 1.27.09 @ 3:30PM

Is this an economic recovery package or a bailout for liberal groups?

topics: Stimulus Package, ACORN

Political Hay

Nancy Pelosi's Modest Proposal

George Neumayr | 1.27.09 @ 6:09AM

Stimulate the economy by eliminating the workers of tomorrow.

topics: Abortion, Stimulus Package, Birth Control

The Obama Watch

Blago and Al Qaeda: A Question of Rights

Jeffrey Lord | 1.27.09 @ 6:09AM

Are terrorists getting better treatment than the Governor of Illinois?

topics: Rod Blagojevich, Impeachment, Terrorism

Another Perspective

A Necessary Wisdom

Christopher Orlet | 1.27.09 @ 6:07AM

A defense of cynicism in the age of false hope.

Lifestyles Left and Right

Mr. President, Spare Me the Product

Bill Croke | 1.27.09 @ 6:07AM

In a dog's world, product placement is a dirty business.

The Currency Spectator

Weak Dollars, Weak Presidents

Stephen Moore & John Tamny | December 2008-January 2009

The real reason why Republicans never had a chance on November 4.

The Nation's Pulse

Worship Elsewhere

Reid Collins | 1.27.09 @ 6:06AM

Why has Chesley Sullenberger refused the mantle of hero?

topics: US Airways Flight 1549, Chesley Sullenberger, Canada Geese

Enemy of the Week

The Iceman Cometh

Enemy Central | 1.26.09 @ 6:09AM

The week the world stood still.

Eminentoes

Hell Hath No Fury

Daniel J. Flynn | 1.26.09 @ 6:08AM

Like a Kennedy scorned -- or so David Paterson may soon learn.

topics: John F. Kennedy

The Nation's Pulse

Doing the Limbaugh

Jay D. Homnick | 1.26.09 @ 6:07AM

Obama's men do a new dance, in the shape of a triangle.

topics: Barack Obama, Rush Limbaugh, Triangulation

Special Report

Those Odd Atheist Bus-Slogans

Hal G.P. Colebatch | 1.26.09 @ 6:07AM

What is the joy that belief kills?

topics: Religion, Atheism, Richard Dawkins

At Large

Scare Freedom, Scarce Fish

Ralph R. Reiland | 1.26.09 @ 6:07AM

Cuba at 50 -- the only shortage is in the number of Fidel Castros.

topics: Communism, Cuba, Fidel Castro