Is Racism Hurting Obama in Middle America?

by Ruben Navarrette Jr.

Race played no small role in Barack Obama's losses in West Virginia, Indiana, and Pennsylvania. Ari Kaufman's claim to the contrary in a recent PJM article is just wishful thinking.

A Russian Documents the Truth About Russia

by Kim Zigfeld

Politician and activist Boris Nemtsov has produced an eye-opening study that outlines the failure and looming disaster of Putin's Russia. Not many people inside his country will get to read it, though.

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Ethically Speaking: Should You Vacation in Burma?

by Eric Scheie

Traveling to a dictator-ruled disaster area is not everyone's dream vacation, but enough people visit Burma to inspire a Lonely Planet guide. Would you take that trip — or even buy a tourist guide — if you knew that the dollars you spent would help prop up the country's military regime?

Why Isn’t Obama Bothered by Terrorist Support?

by Steve Gill

The fact that receiving Hamas support does not appear to disturb Obama should worry us even more than the fact that terrorists see something in him that they really like.

McCain’s Vision of America in 2013

by Bill Bradley

John McCain painted a picture of the future in a speech this morning in Columbus, Ohio. Here's a look at some of the key issues the Republican nominee addressed.

Bush Tries to Make Peace as Hamas Makes War

by P. David Hornik

Despite rocket fire on the very day of his arrival in Israel, President Bush appears determined to push ahead towards a Palestinian state.

The Singing Revolution Against the Evil Empire

by Christian Toto

A new documentary tells the riveting story of how music played an important part in Estonia's struggle for liberation from Soviet rule.

Golden State Gay Marriage Ban Struck Down

by B. Daniel Blatt

Not all gay people are celebrating today's ruling by the California Supreme Court. Should a decision of this magnitude be left up to the people to decide?

Dueling Steves: Steve Schmidt [VIDEO]

As part of our ongoing "Dueling Steves" interview series, senior McCain campaign advisor Steve Schmidt talks with PJM's Bill Bradley about the Republican candidate's plans to grow the economy, promote energy security, care for the environment, and achieve victory in Iraq.

George Bush’s Explosive Welcome to Israel

by Allison Kaplan Sommer

Terrorists greeted George W. Bush's visit to Israel by shooting a rocket into an Ashkelon mall and injuring dozens. Could there be a better metaphor for the failed peace process?

Einstein and the Equation of Faith

by Elizabeth Scalia

The greatest scientific mind of the 20th century pronounced religion "childish." Was Einstein truly an atheist? Or were his complex thoughts on faith a logical continuation of his work in physics?

Federal Budget Woes: It’s the Spending, Stupid!

by Tom Blumer

Bush's supply-side tax cuts have produced windfall revenues for the federal government, but profligate spending by both parties has kept Washington in the red.

Ask Dr. Helen: Dating the Divorced

by Helen Smith

Dating a divorced person can present many challenges, but do men and women have different needs in post-marriage relationships? Double standards abound.

Clinton Easily Wins West Virginia Primary

Hillary Clinton got a much-needed victory in WV on Tuesday, keeping her faint hopes alive. Stay tuned while PJM brings you the best in news and commentary throughout the day.

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Amazon’s Kindle Draws the Reader In

by Charlie Martin

The popular e-book device isn't perfect, but it's pretty darn good. Moreover, it points to a very exciting future for the world of publishing.

Barbara Walters and Her Amours

by Burt Prelutsky

What is it about celebrities who write autobiographies that compels them to reveal all — and we mean all— when it comes to their love lives?

Backlash Against Media Smears in the Heartland

by Ari Kaufman

The media narrative on the primaries in Indiana and West Virginia hinted at racism as the reason why Obama lost. There are plenty of Hoosiers and Mountaineers who won't take that charge lying down.

Critics Miss Benefits of ‘No Child Left Behind’

by Greg Forster

The major charge against the No Child Left Behind Act is that it results in "teaching to the test." But is that really such a bad idea?

How Iran Is Killing U.S. Troops in Iraq

by Bob Owens

Some of the explosives used against U.S. forces are so sophisticated that they must have originated in Iran. Relatively rare pictures obtained by PJM show their effects on American forces' vehicles.

Global Warming: Mostly Hot Air

by Mike McNally

As more data come in, the dire predictions of Al Gore and company are being exposed as unfounded alarmism. Is the game close to being up for eco-mongers and their media enablers?

The Real Immigration Double Standard

by William T. Quick

Ruben Navarrette Jr. recently argued that there is a double standard against Mexican flags at rallies in the U.S. But the real double standard is another: punishing immigrants who follow the law and rewarding those who do not.

Wiki-Whacked by Political Bias

by Matt Sanchez

Wikipedia is billed as the world's largest encyclopedia, but is it also the world's largest propaganda tool for smearing conservatives and promoting leftist views?

Why Hillary Won’t Give Up

by Rick Moran

No longer simply a question of grabbing for the power and the glory, Hillary Clinton continues to push herself with one eye on the present and another on history.

Drunkblogging West Virginia: Hillary’s Big Win

The long primary season has severely depleted his liquor cabinet, but Vodkapundit's Stephen Green had just enough left to fuel a zany analysis of Tuesday's big WV primary.

Glenn Reynolds — Now on Pajamas Media!

The Instapundit, aka Glenn Reynolds, has been part of PJM since its inception. But we are pleased to announce today that he has donned an extra pair of jammies and stepped fully inside the Pajamas Media portal and servers. The very latest Instapundit posts now appear on our front page — and Instapundit has a new URL: http://pajamasmedia.com/instapundit/. The old address will be redirected automatically.

Serbian Election a Muddle for Pro-EU Forces

by Jonathan Davis

On the surface, it was a victory for pro-EU elements in Serbia. But if these pro-western parties can't form a stable government, that victory may be illusory.

Philly Police Scandal Needs Sober Analysis, Not Rev. Al’s Bullhorn

by Jack Dunphy

Philadelphia has been rocked by video of police officers beating black suspects on the street. A levelheaded investigation is needed, but Al Sharpton and his circus are coming to town.

Does Bill Harbor Ill Will Towards Hill?

by Neo-neocon

Bill Clinton has slipped up several times during the campaign, hurting his wife's chances for the nomination. Was it deliberate? Or merely hubris?

Dueling Steves: Steve Maviglio [VIDEO]

As part of our ongoing "Dueling Steves" interview series, Clinton campaign strategist Steve Maviglio talks with PJM's Bill Bradley about Obama's problems, Hillary's strategy — or lack thereof — and McCain advisor Steve Schmidt (who will be interviewed next in the series).