Dan Miller
Holder’s ‘In the Dark’ Criticism of Immigration Law
Our attorney general didn't bother to read the Arizona statute but railed against it just the same.
Kagan Can Be a Justice, Though She’s Never Been a Judge?
Elena Kagan has never spent a day employed as a judge, and may now be given a lifetime appointment.
How to Judge a Potential Justice
It is possible to ask a potential Supreme Court justice useful questions — if the senators involved want information, instead of an opportunity to make speeches.
Comcast Decision May Thwart EPA CO2 Finding
It could hurt current efforts of the EPA to vastly expand its statutory authority over air quality standards.
To Keep America Safe, We Must Remake the Military in Obama’s Image
The military must reflect the burgeoning civilian utopia it protects.
Climategate: Knowledge, Belief, and Global Warming
It is foolish to take inflexible stands on positions of dubious merit.
Who Will Lead the Country Back to the Basics?
President Obama has shown what we don't need. Now we need to decide what we do need.
Obama Should Listen to Putin’s Remarks About Politicians
"You cannot turn into promisers," says the Russian prime minister. In Obama's case, he's a touch too late.
Are Socialist Worker Militias Coming to a City Near You?
Is Hugo Chavez's new domestic militia what Obama was considering when he promised a "civilian national security force"?
Climategate: The SEC Takes On … Climate Change
Despite the wrongheadedness behind the SEC's decisions, some unintended good may come of the regulations.
The Blackwater Appeal: Politics Commandeer the Courtroom
Legal proceedings driven by political motivations do not constitute justice. (Also read Roger Kimball: "Building Confidence at the Department of Justice.")
Crotch Bombers, Obama, Blair, Brown, and War
What did Obama mean when he finally declared that we are "at war"?
Hugo Chavez: Circling the Drain?
The Venezuelan would-be dictator has put his country in an accelerating economic collapse.
What the Moussaoui Circus Portends for the KSM Trial
Expect terribly amused jihadis to very much enjoy the terribly stupid idea of using a criminal court to try KSM.
The Blackwater Guards, KSM, and the American Judicial System
We have an excellent system, but it is not appropriate for all criminal trials.
A Teen Wants to Sail the World Alone — Is It Government’s Business?
The case of a spirited Dutch teenager raises interesting questions about the nanny state and human achievement.
Homeland Security Is on the Job — Don’t Panic!
Return to your seats immediately! Extinguish all incendiary comments!
The EPA: They Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Climate Treaty
So what if President Obama flopped in Copenhagen? The EPA already has wide-ranging power to enforce its will on the people.
Christmas, Satire, and Reality
When satire becomes politically correct reality, it's time to speak up.
Hondurans Pull Off a ‘Coup’ Against Chavez
With a successful election along and an important vote in Congress, Honduras foiled the Venezuelan's plans.
The Honduran Elections: Persistent Courage Trumps Attempted Tyranny
Honduras successfully holds its scheduled elections, completing months of refusing to cave to international pressure.
The Good Ship AGW Is Sinking; Still the Band Plays On
Abandon the HMS Global Warming? Never! Obama will head to Copenhagen for the UN climate change summit.
How Hard Will It Be to Convict Khalid Sheikh Mohammed?
Recent Supreme Court rulings portend a disastrous trial.
Major Hasan to Face Court Martial — What to Expect
First, stop hoping that officials and the media will speak out about the Fort Hood shooter's guilt. That creates grounds for an appeal.
U.S. (Belatedly) Changes Course on Zelaya, Chávez Stays Quiet
The U.S. drops its support for Honduran former president Manuel Zelaya. Hugo Chávez says nothing, a development in itself.
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