

WASHINGTON — I have long held to the belief that the most conformist institutions in America are its universities. More recently, I have come to the conclusion that high schools are joining the ranks of universities in regimenting thought among…
WASHINGTON — I have been following the pledging of combat tanks to Ukraine by the European allies. It is impressive. I do not think it is an exaggeration to claim that Putin’s war of aggression in Ukraine has roused all…
Washington — The song, now almost an anthem I believe, begins thusly: Are you a boy or are you a girl? With your long blond hair, you look like a girl Yeah, you look like a girl You may be…
WASHINGTON — Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba of Uganda has announced to the world via his Twitter account that he is offering Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, a dowry of 100 cows if she will marry him. Gen. Kainerugaba is the 48-year-old…
The American Spectator lost a great friend yesterday, and America lost a great friend too. On Thursday, Paul Johnson passed away. He was 94. In our battle with the Clintons and our battle to keep this magazine free from their…
WASHINGTON — I am engaged in reading a very fine book by my colleague Paul Kengor. It was written six years ago, so do not feel bad if you missed it. You still have time. It is called A Pope…
WASHINGTON — Norman Mailer once told me that the American people respect an eminence merely for growing old. I believe he was right, and, as I am growing older, I am even counting on it. Think of Jimmy Carter, the…
WASHINGTON — I hope you had a Merry Christmas and that you will have a Happy New Year. My guess is that 2023 will be a particularly Happy New Year for those of us who live in nations that support…
WASHINGTON — It did not take the richest man in the world long to find himself in trouble with the American media. Elon Musk bought Twitter in October for $44 billion and, in no time, found himself in the doghouse…
WASHINGTON — The progressives, once called liberals, have a new target to hate. He is Elon Musk. By the way, the progressives have become very complacent about their targets for hatred. They hate Musk today, but it cannot be only…