FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Kevin Williamson on Rick Perry and Illegal Immigration

Why is Texas Gov. Rick Perry so upset? Kevin Williamson explains.

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Jay Nordlinger on ‘Teabagger’

What to do about ‘Teabagger’? Jay Nordlinger responds.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2009

Rich Lowry on Going Rogue

Rich Lowry discusses Sarah Palin’s Going Rogue.

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Jay Nordlinger on Nidal Hassan

Is Nidal Hassan a terrorist? Jay Nordlinger responds.

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Kevin Williamson on Nidal Hassan

Is Nidal Hassan a terrorist? Kevin Williamson responds.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 06, 2009

Jay Nordlinger on Charles Krauthammer

Jay Nordlinger comments on Charles Krauthammer, whom he profiled for the November 23, 2009, issue of National Review.

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Kathryn Jean Lopez on Nuns and Maureen Dowd

Kathryn Jean Lopez responds to Maureen Dowd’s comment that nuns are second-class citizens.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 04, 2009

Rich Lowry on the Bob McDonnell Gubernatorial Victory

Rich Lowry discusses the meaning of Bob McDonnell’s gubernatorial victory in Virginia.

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 03, 2009

Richard Brookhiser on the New York Conservative Party

Richard Brookhiser offers a brief history of the the New York Conservative party in light of the NY-23 race.

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Kathryn Jean Lopez on NY-23

Kathryn Jean Lopez discusses the wild NY-23 congressional race and the meaning of a potential Doug Hoffman victory.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2009

Kathryn Jean Lopez on Obama's Insult

Are the Left the only independent thinkers? Kathryn Lopez vs. the Democratic Party Leader.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2009

Kevin Williamson on Executive Pay

Kevin Williamson discusses the ins and outs of government-mandated executive-pay cuts.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2009

Kathryn Jean Lopez on NY-23

Kathryn Jean Lopez discusses the politics of the NY-23 race, Doug Hoffman vs. Dede Scozzafava.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2009

Stephen Spruiell on Obama & Fox

Stephen Spruiell responds to the Obama adminstration’s war on Fox News.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2009

Tevi Troy on Canada's Single Payer System

Have you looked north lately? Tevi Troy has, and sees our future, complete with long lines.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2009

Yuval Levin on a GOP Alternative History

Yuval Levin describes what could have been — had the other guys won last fall.

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Tevi Troy on Health-Insurance Options

Tevi Troy discusses some novel ideas for smart, insurance-less consumers.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2009

Tevi Troy on Competition & Health care

Is competition an option in health care? Tevi Troy wants state borders to fall.

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John Derbyshire on women and the vote

Is it time to turn back the clock on female suffrage? John Derbyshire explores.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2009

Yuval Levin on National Affairs

The ideas, man. That’s what Yuval Levin hopes to offer with the new journal he’s editing, National Affairs.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2009

John Derbyshire on Afghanistan

John Derbyshire says the U.S. should have a military presence in Afghanistan, although the force size need not be large.

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Jay Nordlinger on Conservative Talk-Show Hosts

Jay Nordlinger measures the power and influence of conservative talk-show hosts.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2009

Kevin Williamson on Health Care and Employment

Kevin Williamson says the key to productive health-care reform is to decouple insurance from employment.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

John Derbyshire on We Are Doomed

John Derbyshire discusses his latest book, We Are Doomed: Reclaiming Conservative Pessimism.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

Bew & Frampton on Talking to Terrorists

John Bew and Martin Frampton discuss their book, Talking to Terrorists: Making Peace in Northern Ireland and the Basque Country.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

Richard Brookhiser on the Freemasons

What did freemasonry mean to George Washington? Richard Brookhiser goes there.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Rich Lowry on How to Give a Speech Like Obama

Rich Lowry, following on a recent column, explains how to give a speech like Obama — in 13 easy steps.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2009

Tevi Troy on Private Health Insurers

Tevi Troy says private health insurers are a valuable commodity.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

John Bolton on Afghanistan

Why is Afghanistan such a tough slog? John Bolton, former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, weighs in.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 09, 2009

Kevin Williamson on Latin American Drug Policies

Kevin Williamson says Latin America is ahead of the curve on drug policy.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 08, 2009

Kathryn Jean Lopez on Abortion and Obamacare

Kathryn Jean Lopez wonders why Obama won’t take abortion off the table.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 04, 2009

Stephen Spruiell on Health Care and Blue Dogs

Does Obamacare stand a chance? Are the Blue Dogs the key? Stephen Spruiell does the math.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 03, 2009

Jay Nordlinger on Interrogations

Jay Nordlinger explains why he doesn’t “lose much sleep” over the CIA’s interrogation practices.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 02, 2009

Rich Lowry on Health Care & Ted Kennedy

The Edward M. Kennedy Memorial Health Care Reform Bill? NR editor Rich Lowry responds.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2009

John Derbyshire on Cartoons & Yale

John Derbyshire says Yale University Press is “chicken.”

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2009

Kevin Williamson on Obamacare

Kevin Williamson discusses the co-op option.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2009

Richard Brookhiser on Town Halls

NR’s Richard Brookhiser explains how Americans got in Obama’s way at town halls this summer.

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FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2009

Jay Nordlinger on Presidential Vacations

The Obamas are headed to Martha’s Vineyard this summer. Good choice? Jay Nordlinger responds.

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Kevin Williamson on Sotomayor

Kevin Williamson reflects on the Sonia Sotomayor confirmation hearings.

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THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2009

Kevin Williamson on Amazon

Kevin Williamson applauds Amazon’s defense of copyrights.

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Kevin Williamson on Goldman Sachs

Kevin Williamson weighs in on gangbuster second-quarter earnings at Goldman Sachs.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2009

Kevin Williamson on Walter Cronkite

Kevin Williamson reflects on the passing of Walter Cronkite.

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FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2009

Stephen Spruiell on the Need for Another Stimulus

Does the economy need another stimulus package? Stephen Spruiell says “no.”

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Kevin Williamson on Texas

Why are jobs and companies flocking to Texas? Kevin Williamson explains.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2009

Lucy Morrow Caldwell on Mark Sanford

NR intern Lucy Morrow Caldwell says Mark Sanford is acting like a teenybopper.

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Stephen Spruiell on the Stimulus and Jobs

Stephen Spruiell says the first stimulus has created jobs — but at what cost?

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TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2009

Kevin Williamson on GM

Kevin Williamson offers insights on post-bankruptcy GM.

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FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2009

Amy Holmes on the GOP

Amy Holmes reacts to Republican scandals and names some potential GOP all-stars.

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THURSDAY, JULY 09, 2009

Tevi Troy on the Fate of Private Health Insurers

Tevi Troy explains how the public health-care plan will put private insurers out of business.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 08, 2009

Tevi Troy on Universal Health Care

Tevi Troy explains the coverage and costs of subsidized health care.

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TUESDAY, JULY 07, 2009

Tevi Troy on Sarah Palin

Tevi Troy says Sara Palin may cash in over the next couple of years.

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Amy Holmes on Sarah Palin

Amy Holmes says there is no good explanation for Sara Palin’s “puzzling” resignation.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2009

Michael Rubin on Iran: Part 4

Michael Rubin compares the current protests in Iran to those of 1979 and 1999.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2009

Michael Rubin on Iran: Part 3

Michael Rubin comments on Obama’s handling of the Iranian protests.

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James Capretta on Health Care: Part 3

James Capretta says our current third-party-payer health-care system needs reform.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2009

Michael Franc on Congress

Michael Franc outlines three congressional battles to be waged this summer.

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James Capretta on Health Care: Part 2

If the government can’t run Medicare, how can it run a massive national health system? James Capretta responds.

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Michael Rubin on Iran: Part 2

Michael Rubin discusses Iran’s all-powerful Ayatollah Khamenei.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2009

Michael Franc on Cap-and-Trade

Michael Franc provides a status report on congressional cap-and-trade legislation.

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James Capretta on Health Care: Part 1

James Capretta explains the costs of universal health-care coverage.

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Michael Rubin on Iran: Part 1

Michael Rubin discusses the fraudulent elections in Iran.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2009

Betsy McCaughey on Health Care

Can government intervention cure our health-care concerns? Besty McCaughey weighs in.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2009

Wendy Long on Judicial Philosophy

Wendy Long describes the conflicting judicial philosophies.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2009

Ramesh Ponnuru on Sonia Sotomayor

Is Sonia Sotomayor an activist judge? Ramesh Ponnuru responds.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2009

Jay Nordlinger on Sarah Palin

Jay Nordlinger weighs in on the David Letterman–Sarah Palin incident.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2009

Jonah Goldberg on the GOP

Jonah Goldberg suggests where the GOP needs to be on a variety of hot-button issues.

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MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2009

Debate: Hayes vs. Salam on the U.S. Military

Does the U.S. military have a responsibility to police the world? The Nation’s Chris Hayes and NRO’s Reihan Salam debate.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2009

Jonah Goldberg on Presidential Politics

Jonah Goldberg constructs the perfect GOP presidential candidate.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2009

John Derbyshire on Gay Marriage

NR contributing editor John Derbyshire discusses the culture of gay marriage.

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Jonah Goldberg on Liberal Fascism

Jonah Goldberg talks Liberal Fascism, now in paperback.

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Debate: Hayes vs. Salam on Health Care

Do Americans have a right to health care? The Nation’s Chris Hayes and NRO’s Reihan Salam debate.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2009

Debate: Hayes vs. Salam on Socialism in the U.S.

Is the U.S. becoming a socialist nation? The Nation’s Chris Hayes and NRO’s Reihan Salam debate.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2009

Jonah Goldberg on Race & Sotomayor

Jonah Goldberg calls for a national discussion of race following Sonia Sotomayor’s nomination.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 09, 2009

Amy Holmes on the GOP

Conservative commentator Amy Holmes draws up a gameplan for a return of the GOP.

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Ramesh Ponnuru on George Tiller

Ramesh Ponnuru counters the idea that pro-life advocates cannot condemn the murder of abortionist George Tiller.

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MONDAY, JUNE 08, 2009

Kevin Williamson on the Real-Estate Bubble

NR’s Kevin Williamson talks about the real-estate bubble — and ongoing efforts to reinflate it.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 04, 2009

Family Movies with Eric Metaxas

Eric Metaxas talks about the market for good, family-friendly movies.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 03, 2009

Jay Nordlinger on Sotomayor and Race

Jay Nordlinger comments on Sonia Sotomayor, the “racialist.”

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MONDAY, JUNE 01, 2009

Rich Lowry on the Middle Class

NR editor Rich Lowry talks about the politics and economics of the middle class.

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FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2009

Jay Nordlinger on Cheney vs. Obama

Jay Nordlinger discusses the “dueling speeches” on national security given by Dick Cheney and Barack Obama.

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THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2009

Jay Nordlinger on Colin Powell

Jay Nordlinger responds to Colin Powell’s musings on the Republican party.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2009

Wendy Long on Sonia Sotomayor

Wendy Long of the Judicial Confirmation Network reacts to President Obama’s nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court.

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FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2009

Richard Brookhiser on WFB

NR senior editor Richard Brookhiser discusses his latest book, Right Time, Right Place: Coming of Age with William F. Buckley Jr. and the Conservative Movement.

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THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2009

Jay Nordlinger on Davos in the Desert

Jay Nordlinger talks about his recent visit to Jordan for the World Economic Forum on the Middle East.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2009

Jay Nordlinger on Nancy Pelosi and Interrogation

Jay Nordlinger discusses interrogation, truth commissions, and Nancy Pelosi’s future.

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TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2009

Jon Kyl on the Supreme Court

Sen. Jon Kyl describes what he’s looking for in a Supreme Court nominee.

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FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2009

David Freddoso on Newspaper Bailouts

NRO’s David Freddoso discusses the prospect of newspaper bailouts.

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THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2009

James Capretta on Health Care, Part II

James Capretta says the health-care debate should be decided by the millions of families that already are insured.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2009

Mark Hemingway on Ted Cruz

Mark Hemingway discusses the political future of Texas conservative Ted Cruz.

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Ramesh Ponnuru on Nancy Pelosi and Interrogation

What did Nancy Pelosi know — or not know — about enhanced interrogation techniques? Ramesh Ponnuru weighs in.

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TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2009

James Capretta on Health Care

Can health-care providers stick to their promise to keep down costs? James Capretta is skeptical.

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FRIDAY, MAY 08, 2009

Kevin Williamson on Regulation

NR’s Kevin Williamson sings the praises of European-style financial regulation.

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THURSDAY, MAY 07, 2009

Maggie Gallagher on Gay Marriage

Maggie Gallagher says opposing gay marriage is not bigotry.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 06, 2009

Ramesh Ponnuru on David Souter

NR’s Ramesh Ponnuru discusses the retirement of Supreme Court Justice David Souter.

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TUESDAY, MAY 05, 2009

Andy McCarthy on Declining a DOJ Invitation

NR’s Andy McCarthy explains why he declined to meet with President Obama’s Detention Policy Task Force.

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FRIDAY, MAY 01, 2009

Ramesh Ponnuru on Health Care

NR senior editor Ramesh Ponnuru outlines the best Republican alteratives to nationalized health care.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2009

Rich Lowry on Afghanistan

National Review editor Rich Lowry discusses the troop situation in Afghanistan.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2009

McCarthy vs. Koh, Part II

NRO’s Andy McCarthy discusses the motivations of radical transnationalists like Harold Koh.

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McCarthy vs. Koh, Part I

NRO’s Andy McCarthy takes on the views of radical transnationalist Harold Koh.

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