Why So Many Political Pyromaniacs, Assassins, and Other Scary Types?

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass insists that “climate change” caused the Palisades Fire. Federal prosecutors believe that an angry, anti-capitalist...

Thu, 07 May 2026 17:43:50 +0000

The Spectacle Ep. 415: Feel Sorry for Spirit Airlines? Blame the Biden Administration.

The fall of Spirit Airlines brings to light the reason why it went out of business in the first place...

Thu, 07 May 2026 16:49:38 +0000

Weird Ted Turner, RIP

I’m struck by word of the death of Ted Turner. I had forgotten about the man. I figured he must...

Thu, 07 May 2026 16:45:50 +0000

Tuesday Night Massacre: Anti-Redistricting Indiana Republicans Go Down

On Apr. 5, 2026, six of the eight Republicans in the Indiana State Senate who opposed a proposed redistricting bill...

Thu, 07 May 2026 16:28:10 +0000

The Spectacle Ep. 414: Cole Allen’s ‘Mistreatment’ and Corrupt Judges

Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui is apologizing to would-be assassin Cole Allen and his “mistreatment” (being restrained and in solitary confinement)...

Thu, 07 May 2026 02:07:51 +0000

Chicago’s Tax on Free Social Media Usage Is a Bad Idea

Beginning this year, Chicago requires social media companies to pay a $0.50 a month tax for every user in the...

Thu, 07 May 2026 02:04:53 +0000

Our Savings Matter, but This Bipartisan Push Misses the Mark

President Donald Trump and Congress want to help you increase your savings. And you should. At the household level, saving...

Thu, 07 May 2026 02:04:53 +0000

What Happened in Indiana Wasn’t a Win for Trump. It Was a Win for the People.

On Tuesday night, Indiana held primary races for some of its state Senate seats. That isn’t normally an occurrence meriting...

Thu, 07 May 2026 02:04:51 +0000

Ice Rebranding

“Ice Rebranding,” editorial cartoon by Tom Stiglich for The American Spectator on May, 6, 2026.

Wed, 06 May 2026 20:57:48 +0000

When Billionaires Abolish Economics

Recent remarks by Elon Musk have reignited a familiar but increasingly consequential debate about artificial intelligence and the economic future....

Wed, 06 May 2026 04:46:52 +0000