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