The American Spectator

The Right Prescription

Health Care? The Government Can't Even Run a Railroad

Barry Goldwater, Jr. | 8.26.09 @ 6:08AM

And you, Mr. President, want to do what?

The Obama Watch

America's Record Recession

Peter Ferrara | 8.26.09 @ 6:08AM

The failure of Keynesian economics reconfirmed as never before -- not that any of it will register with our president.

topics: Recession, Keynesian Economics

Special Report

ACORN in Retreat

Matthew Vadum | 8.26.09 @ 6:08AM

Its style of Blackjack and 21 fails to win the approval of Nevada prosecutors.

The Investor

Failure Rewarded

Joseph Lawler | 8.26.09 @ 6:07AM

The case against reappointing Ben Bernanke.

topics: Federal Reserve

The Nation's Pulse

Indentured Grandchildren

G. Tracy Mehan, III | 8.26.09 @ 6:07AM

Federal debt as far as the eye can see -- and for as long as anyone can see.

topics: Entitlements, Deficits

Another Perspective

A Tribute to Martha

Lisa Fabrizio | 8.26.09 @ 6:06AM

If you're looking for elite action, this isle is the spot. Even when the heat is on Obama, it's never too hot.

topics: Guys and Dolls, Martha

Editor's Desk

Consultations to the Editor

8.26.09 @ 6:05AM

A letter from Betsy McCaughey to the New York Times correcting its inaccurate reports of her positions on health care reform.

Political Hay

Honey, Jim Wallis Shrunk the Church

Jeffrey Lord | 8.25.09 @ 6:09AM

Savages Palin after calling for civility -- will he take the Public Option Pledge?

topics: Health Care, Sarah Palin, Death Panels

The Public Policy

Counting the Costs

Paul Chesser | 8.25.09 @ 6:07AM

But not taking the temperature. The Southern Governors Association on cap and trade.

topics: Cap and Trade, Tim Kaine, Southern Governors Association

A Further Perspective

The Collapse of Obama's Hot Air Balloon

Ralph R. Reiland | 8.25.09 @ 6:07AM

What we're seeing is a quick case of buyer's remorse.

Another Perspective

Playing With Pacifism

Mark Tooley | 8.25.09 @ 6:07AM

The Evangelical Left's misappropriation of Karl Barth.

topics: Evangelicals, Karl Barth

In Memoriam

Doug Payne Always Made My Day

Roger Kaplan | 8.25.09 @ 6:06AM

He was a fearless leader in the permanent fight between tyranny and liberty.

topics: Anti-Communism, Douglas Payne, Freedom House

The Nation's Pulse

Whole Foods, Half a Brain

Nicole Russell | 8.25.09 @ 6:06AM

John Mackey discovers that on health care, liberals want easy answers and no debate.

topics: Health Care, John Mackey, Whole Foods

Buy the Book

Her Name Was Trixie

Larry Thornberry | 8.25.09 @ 6:05AM

Who knew dogs had elbows?

topics: Dean Koontz

The Right Prescription

The "Public Option" Trap

Philip Klein | 8.24.09 @ 6:10AM

Obama is damned if he does, and damned if he doesn't.

topics: Health Care, Public Option

Streetcar Line

Death Panels by Proxy

Quin Hillyer | 8.24.09 @ 6:09AM

Yes, Obamacare tips scales toward death.

topics: Health Care, Ezekiel Emanuel, Death Panels

Special Report

Obama's Plan to Desecrate 9/11

Matthew Vadum | 8.24.09 @ 6:08AM

A cynical, coldly calculated political effort is underway to convert Sept. 11 into a day of leftist celebration and statist idolatry.