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Saturday, February 13, 2010

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Reloading

Daniel Oliver | from the February 2010 issue

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Undeniable Superiority

Matthew Kenefick | from the February 2010 issue

The Slaughterhouse

Come On, Get Unhappy

Shawn Macomber | from the February 2010 issue

Public Nuisances

Public Nuisances

R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr. | from the February 2010 issue

Politics

Swiss Stunner

John H. Fund | from the February 2010 issue

The Nation’s Pulse

ACORN’s Catholic Guardian

Matthew Vadum | from the February 2010 issue

Presswatch

Peer Pressure

James Taranto | from the February 2010 issue

In Memoriam

Recalling Amalrik

Michael Johnson | from the February 2010 issue

The man who saw it coming.

On the Prowl

On the Prowl

from the February 2010 issue

The Continuing Crisis

The Continuing Crisis

R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr. | from the February 2010 issue

Note From the Publisher

Suicide Prevention

Alfred S. Regnery | from the February 2010 issue

Friday, February 12, 2010

Eminentoes

Andrew Sullivan’s Island

Philip Klein | 2.12.10

The daily rantings of President Obama’s favorite blogger are philosophically incoherent, intellectually lazy, and increasingly insane.

The Obama Watch

Obama Plays Favorites

Andrew Cline | 2.12.10

Some even collect big bonuses of which he approves.

Campaign Crawlers

‘You’ve Got to Bring It Down Home’

Robert Stacy McCain | 2.12.10

James rides Tea Party momentum in Alabama.

Special Report

A Gong Too Loud

Peter Hannaford | 2.12.10

China overreacts to latest U.S. weapons sales to Taiwan – and backs off.

The Great American Saloon Series

A Perfect Tavern

Christopher Orlet | 2.12.10

A failed utopian community’s dream is fulfilled at last.

At Large

The Old Afghan Waltz

George H. Wittman | 2.12.10

The “new” Obama policy has been a loser for 150 years.

Freedom Watch

Who’s to Blame?

Walter E. Williams | from the February 2010 issue

Is this what Americans wanted, a federal government that spends a third of our income?

Reader Mail

Asking and Telling

2.12.10

Fascination over Palin and Hillary. Gays in the military. Christians and the State Department and more!

Thursday, February 11, 2010

The Right Prescription

A Late Shift

Jeffrey H. Anderson & Tevi Troy | 2.11.10

A new strategy could make the Blair House health care summit more than a PR event.

The Obama Watch

The Snow Jobs Report

George Neumayr | 2.11.10

The president’s performance has been upgraded to “phenomenal.”

Streetcar Line

Calling Bob Woodward

Quin Hillyer | 2.11.10

A major story cries out for attention.

The Current Crisis

The Male of the Species (American)

R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr. | 2.11.10

So what is the evidence that the young men of our country are subpar?

The Pursuit of Knowledge

Music and Morality

Roger Scruton | from the February 2010 issue

Plato remains our finest rock critic. 

The Nation’s Pulse

Out of Chalk

RiShawn Biddle | 2.11.10

Public-employee compensation packages are unsustainable — as public school teachers are now finding out.

Special Report

Just Say Snow

Doug Bandow | 2.11.10

What America needs is more snowstorms in Washington.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Washington Prowler

State Department Abandons Arrested Baptists

The Prowler | 2.10.10

Spokesman Crowley likens orphan rescuers to drug-dealers. (Updated, 12:01 p.m.)

The Obama Watch

The Coming Crash of 2011

Peter Ferrara | 2.10.10

There will be naturally occurring economic growth this year — but then Obama’s neo-socialist, recovery delaying policies kick in for good and we better hope the rest is just his history.

Political Hay

There’s Something About Sarah

Aaron Goldstein | 2.10.10

Liberals can’t put their finger on Palin.

Another Perspective

The Cold War Is History

Doug Bandow | 2.10.10

So why is the U.S. still defending prosperous Europe and subsidizing its shrinking militaries?

A Further Perspective

The Bizarre Mystique of Jerry Salinger

Michael Johnson | 2.10.10

What is it about otherwise careful critics and writers?

Car Guy

How Smart Is Today’s Toyota Driver?

Eric Peters | 2.10.10

Perhaps Driver’s Ed should be teaching its charges what to do if the accelerator gets stuck.

Sports Arena

Super Bowl Beefs

Lisa Fabrizio | 2.10.10

The game was fine, but the packaging — ghastly.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Current Wisdom

Current Wisdom

Assorted Jackasses | from the February 2010 issue

Political Hay

The Running of the Bulls: Is Harry Reid the Next Scott Lucas?

Jeffrey Lord | 2.9.10

The fourth Majority Leader to face the political sword reserved for Senate’s Old Bulls?

Campaign Crawlers

Sweet Tea for GOP in Alabama

Robert Stacy McCain | 2.9.10

Conservatives aim to turn state a deeper shade of red.

Feature

While America Slept

Andrew Roberts | from the February 2010 issue

President Obama has no use for American exceptionalism or any special relationship with English-speaking peoples. Our February 2010 cover story.

The Nation’s Pulse

Avalanche Country

Bill Croke | 2.9.10

In the Rocky Mountains, going out of bounds could definitely stop your clock.

The Obama Watch

A Thousand Points of Lightness

Jay D. Homnick | 2.9.10

Suddenly our lightweight president announces he wants a debate.

A Further Perspective

Yes to the Party of No

Ross Kaminsky | 2.9.10

It takes two to be bipartisan, Mr. President.

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We’ve Got Mail

Katherine Eastland | from the February 2010 issue

You won’t want to miss Tom Mallon’s scrumptious new book.

Monday, February 8, 2010

Washington Prowler

Obama’s Miranda Madness

The Prowler | 2.8.10

Or is it just cynicism behind the claim Abdulmutallab has been cooperating?

Political Hay

The Kennedy Joke

Daniel J. Flynn | 2.8.10

Young Patrick Kennedy’s projections.

A Further Perspective

The Wrong Gay Line

Larry Thornberry | 2.8.10

Adm. Michael Mullen has weakened the U.S. military.

The Nation’s Pulse

Federal Court Requires State of Washington to Allow Incarcerated Felons to Vote

James M. Thunder | 2.8.10

In the wake of this bizarre ruling, Congress will need to revise the Voting Rights Act. 

The Obama Watch

Pinko Economics Delivers More Red Ink

Ralph R. Reiland | 2.8.10

Fiscal insanity never had it so good.

Special Report

Religiously Opposing Missile Defense

Mark Tooley | 2.8.10

The Religious Left’s scorn for protections against missile attack have become gospel.

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The Lion as Catholic

Philip F. Lawler | from the February 2010 issue

What did Ted Kennedy’s memoir say about his Catholicism?

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