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The Democratic dogs not barking in the night
By Michael Barone | 10/30/14 05:00 AM
There are lots of clues to the election hidden in the silence of Democrats.
Tunisia: From Arab Spring to Carthaginian Summer?
By Austin Bay | 10/29/14 12:37 PM
Tunisia continues to demonstrate that Arab Spring 2011's revolts can indeed seed democratic...
Incumbents always win
By John Stossel | 10/28/14 11:49 AM
Congressional reelection rates never drop below 85 percent.
Study shows promise of consumer-driven healthcare
By Philip Klein | 10/27/14 05:00 AM
A medical journal study presents evidence that the healthcare system could function as a...
Illinois and the dangers of democratic rule
By Steve Chapman | 10/26/14 05:00 AM
Illinois government illustrates the dangers of untrammeled Democratic rule.
Where was President Obama?
By Michelle Malkin | 10/24/14 05:52 PM
President Obama says he's "shaken" by this week's violent attacks on three soldiers in Ottawa.
Americans love community, hate politics
By Scott Rasmussen | 10/24/14 05:20 PM
How to understand the lack of enthusiasm most Americans feel about the midterm elections.
An American who vomited near the Pentagon
By Terence Jeffrey | 10/23/14 06:55 PM
We have now learned what can happen in this Era of Obama when an American who does not have...
The Islamic State fights for Kobani
By Austin Bay | 10/23/14 05:38 PM
The situation in Kobani is the result of a missed opportunity.
Obama can't help throwing his party under his bus
By David Limbaugh | 10/23/14 05:06 PM
Make no mistake: His policies will be on the ballot -- every single one of them.
Why 15 minutes of fame should have been enough for Wendy Davis
By Ashe Schow | 10/23/14 10:06 AM
Davis announced her campaign in early October 2013 but just one month later made her first...
The Hunter Biden Chronicles
By Michelle Malkin | 10/22/14 11:14 AM
Skating by, flouting rules and extracting favors are the story of Hunter Biden's life.
Does Obama care about people?
By Mona Charen | 10/21/14 04:12 PM
Can you walk out on the messiah?
Appearing at a campaign rally for gubernatorial...
Affairs of the Hart
By Noemie Emery | 10/21/14 05:00 AM
As a pure human puzzle Gary Hart ranks with the greats, and Matt Bai's new book -- All The...
The flawed logic of embarrassing economists
By Walter Williams | 10/20/14 06:28 PM
Some people suggest that if the price of something is raised, buyers will take more or the...
Predatory journalism
By Thomas Sowell | 10/20/14 05:51 PM
The New York Times is again on the warpath against what it calls "predatory lending."
Ebola burden on U.S. hospital system warrants tighter travel restrictions
By Hugh Hewitt | 10/19/14 05:00 PM
Among the arguments in favor of stricter travel restrictions on West Africans wishing to...
Lower oil prices are unambiguously good
By Lawrence Kudlow | 10/18/14 04:53 PM
The recent $20 drop in crude oil is an unambiguous good thing for the American and world...
Who's afraid of 'Rocky Mountain Heist'?
By Michelle Malkin | 10/17/14 01:29 PM
"Rocky Mountain Heist," produced by David Bossie's Citizens United and directed by Jason...
Ebola fear factor
By Linda Chavez | 10/17/14 01:08 PM
The one thing the media could do to help is to quit treating Ebola as if it is the most...
Democratic donors benefit from Democratic policies
By Timothy P. Carney | 10/17/14 06:00 AM
Republican donors may benefit from deregulation and tax cuts that Republicans favor, but...
Blaming Obama for Ebola problem at the expense of conservatism
By Philip Klein | 10/17/14 05:00 AM
As the spread of Ebola has captivated the nation, a number of conservatives and elected...
If minimum wage is so great, why cite bogus study?
By Larry Elder | 10/16/14 12:35 PM
This now infamous study by David Card and Alan Krueger did not in fact prove that after a...
The spectacular self-immolation of Wendy Davis
By Michelle Malkin | 10/29/14 12:40 PM
Militant gender identity politics can only get you so far.
Random thoughts on Obama, Islamist extremists, midterm elections
By Thomas Sowell | 10/28/14 12:16 PM
Thoughts on failings of the Obama administration to contain recent events and what it means...
Scales finally falling from America's Obama-obscured eyes
By David Limbaugh | 10/28/14 12:00 PM
Do you all realize what a major deal it is that liberal comics are now openly ridiculing...
Africa: A tragic continent
By Walter Williams | 10/27/14 01:12 PM
What African countries need the West cannot provide. They need personal liberty.
The optimistic GOP story everyone is missing
By Lawrence Kudlow | 10/25/14 01:57 PM
Republicans recapturing the Senate could be the beginning of a new conservative revolution.
The nonissue in this campaign
By Linda Chavez | 10/24/14 05:22 PM
Immigration doesn't seem to carry quite the punch it once did.
The Harvard 28 to the Rescue
By R. Emmett Tyrrell | 10/23/14 07:59 PM
28 profs and former profs from the Harvard Law School have taken a stand for freedom and for...
Iraq's WMD: The shameless New York Times moves the goalposts
By Larry Elder | 10/23/14 06:42 PM
Contrary to popular opinion, President George W. Bush found no "stockpiles" of weapons of...
Michael Brown and race hoaxes
By Mona Charen | 10/23/14 05:20 PM
When the Ferguson, Mo., story broke, the media world plunged into delirium.
Should we strip terrorists of citizenship?
By Steve Chapman | 10/23/14 04:59 PM
Ted Cruz is trying to give Obama power to decide that some Americans will no longer be...
Trial lawyer industry tries to buy a Democratic majority
By Timothy P. Carney | 10/22/14 05:00 AM
Lawyers and law firms have given more money to House and Senate candidates and party...
Federal persecutors
By John Stossel | 10/21/14 03:55 PM
Federal prosecutors sometimes break rules and wreck people's lives. President Obama may soon...
Why is there no surgeon general? Ask Democrats
By Byron York | 10/21/14 05:00 AM
There are 55 Democrats in the Senate. Since Majority Leader Harry Reid changed the rules to...
Criminalizing innocent Christian behavior
By David Limbaugh | 10/20/14 05:56 PM
The left and militant gay movement are getting bolder and bolder, and too many Christians...
Does the end of history result in political decay?
By Michael Barone | 10/20/14 05:00 AM
Francis Fukuyama picked an auspicious publication date for his latest book, "Political Order...
Why are Democrats cozy with the Clintons?
By Steve Chapman | 10/19/14 05:00 AM
Today, Democrats who would rather clean up after Ebola patients than appear with Obama are...
The equal pay delusion
By Mona Charen | 10/17/14 01:40 PM
"Equal pay for women" is the only issue that voters both care about and think Democrats are...
Lottery lies fuel distrust of government
By Scott Rasmussen | 10/17/14 01:15 PM
Making the lotteries provide appropriate disclaimers won't change the world, but it would be...
Fascist leftists in Houston
By David Limbaugh | 10/17/14 01:04 PM
The Houston city government is pushing an ordinance to allow men and women to use each...
Gov. Perry out of country as Texas Ebola crisis grew
By Byron York | 10/17/14 05:00 AM
As Gov. Rick Perry traveled, Americans saw with increasing clarity that no one is in charge...
How about a little optimism?
By Lawrence Kudlow | 10/16/14 12:49 PM
The economic fundamentals look OK. There's no recession in sight, we're looking at better...
Stop this voter card madness!
By R. Emmett Tyrrell | 10/16/14 12:33 PM
Polls indicate that the majority of us favor carrying identity ID cards when one votes or,...