Elise Cooper

Elise Cooper

  • Laurel Libby Fights for Girl's Sports

    March 9, 2025

    Laurel Libby Fights for Girl's Sports

    On February 25, Maine Republican representative Laurel Libby was censured by the Democrat controlled Maine legislature for speaking out against biological males participating in female sports. All of Representative Libby’s fellow Republicans vo...

  • Wokism and the Military: Pete Hegseth's <em>The War on Warriors</em>

    June 21, 2024

    Wokism and the Military: Pete Hegseth's The War on Warriors

    The War on Warriors. Behind the Betrayal of the Men Who Keep Us Free by Pete Hegseth discusses the betrayal of those serving. He uses his own experiences, plus others who served, to show what is happening today. Hegseth is a co-host of Fox &...

  • Against the New Holocaust

    May 17, 2024

    Against the New Holocaust

    Screams Before Silence: Bearing Witness to the Violence of October 7th is a must-watch documentary produced by Eytan Schwartz, Carol and Joey Low, and Meny Aviram, CEO of Kastina Communications. Sheryl Sandberg is the interviewer. The personal testim...

  • December 11, 2023

    Illuminating the October 7 Massacre

    Two books have been recently published highlighting recent atrocities against the Jews. The first, a novel, The Paris Housekeeper by Renee Ryan, and the other a non-fiction, War Against the Jews by Alan Dershowitz. These books are very relevant to th...

  • September 30, 2023

    The Candidates' People Report on the Debate

    The second Republican debate was held on September 27 at the Reagan Library.  The library is on a magnificent hill with picturesque views of rolling hills and canyon, creating a serene setting.  Yet the debate was anything but ser...

  • January 30, 2023

    Backing the Blue with a Megaphone

    Justice for All by Greg Kelly is an inspiring defense of law enforcement in the U.S.  The author has a unique background as a retired lieutenant colonel in the Marine Corps Reserve, news reporter, former White House correspondent for Fox Ne...

  • June 27, 2022

    Kellyanne Conway Opens Up

    Here's the Deal by Kellyanne Conway is a memoir of her life.  Readers will take the journey from her life as a young child to a pollster, a mom, and the only woman to run a successful presidential campaign.  She shares her fee...

  • May 9, 2022

    The Man Who Wants to Take Some Blue Out of California

    Chris Rodriguez is a congressional candidate running in California and is a breath of fresh air.  He has overcome hardship to achieve the American dream.  He stepped up to the plate after 9/11 and enlisted in the Marines. ...

  • December 14, 2021

    Fighting COVID and the Cancel Culture

    Pandemia. How Coronavirus Hysteria Took Over Our Government, Rights, and Lives by Alex Berenson delves into the hysteria surrounding the coronavirus. The arguments made are supported with concrete scientific research and facts based on data. Peo...

  • December 22, 2020

    Recalling Gavin Newsom

    Governor Gavin Newsom is a disaster.  Newsom is hypocritical, incompetent, and a non-thinker. How bad does California have to get before people will consider a candidate who has an “R” after his name? Just look at Newsom's a...

  • December 19, 2020

    Devin Nunes Channels Thomas Paine as Patriots Fight the Deep State

    Congressman Devin Nunes (R-CA) has always stood up for justice.  He has written a pamphlet book, Countdown to Socialism in the style of what Thomas Paine had distributed preceding the Revolutionary War. In the late eighteenth century, pamphlets ...

  • December 6, 2020

    One of the Last Honest Reporters Speaks Out

    Slanted is the third book by Sharyl Attkisson, and as with her other two, it is a refreshing read.  It is nice to know that there are still independent journalists who put fact over opinion, and she is one of those.  To no one...

  • December 4, 2020

    In Exclusive Interview, Sharyl Attkisson Chronicles Decline and Fall of Media

    Slanted is the third book by Sharyl Attkisson.  As with her other two, it is a refreshing read.  It is nice to know that there are still independent journalists who put fact over opinion, and she is one of those.  To no ...

  • November 3, 2020

    What Conservatives are Up Against

    Leading America: President Trump's Commitment to People, Patriotism, and Capitalism by Sean Spicer delves into what civility means in America today.  People hear Joe Biden speak all the time of not believing in a red and blue America, b...

  • October 22, 2020

    The Vilification of Conservative Women

    After watching Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation hearings, Americans should be outraged. The Democrats used it as a political commercial, questioned her integrity, pushed a narrative that she is threatening and radical, attacked her Catholi...

  • October 17, 2020

    A Conversation with Citizen Mack

    Citizen Mack: Politics, An Honorable Calling is written by former Florida Republican Senator Connie Mack.  This memoir details his life while a part of Washington D.C. politics.  He self-imposed term limits, serving first as a congress...

  • October 11, 2020

    Corey Lewandowski on Donald Trump

    Trump: America First by Corey R. Lewandowski and David N. Bossie is the third book in their Trump series. It gives the reader a firsthand account of the Trump administration's battle for the soul of America. The most critical part of the book is ...

  • September 26, 2020

    Marsha Blackburn Explores the Mind of a Conservative Woman

    The Mind of a Conservative Woman by Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) is an insightful commentary for all women regardless of their political affiliation.  Blackburn delves into maintaining the traditions of family, freedom, faith, a free ...

  • September 19, 2020

    Ted Cruz vs. Big Tech

    Yahoo, Google, Twitter, and Facebook, as well as other social media sites, are extremely biased against conservatives, Republicans, and President Trump.  A Pew Research Center survey conducted in June finds that about three-quarters of U.S. adul...

  • September 11, 2020

    September 11, 2001 through the Eyes of a Child

    This September 11 will be the nineteenth year since that horrible day in 2001.  Shortly after 9/11, Americans had a sense of togetherness, with unity and patriotism, but much has changed since then.  American Thinker interviewed s...

  • September 6, 2020

    Can Republicans Turn Purple Districts Red in 2020?

    Republicans lost the majority in the House of Representatives during the 2018 elections.  Many argue that the reason was that President Trump was not on the ballot.  American Thinker decided to use the 49th Congressional Dist...

  • August 9, 2020

    Mark Kelly: Maybe a Good Astronaut, but Would Be a Terrible Senator

    Elections have consequences.  Whether voting for president or senator, Americans should be wary of those who avoid discussing their stands on the issues.  When Joe Biden and Mark Kelly do talk about the issues, it is obvious that ...

  • June 28, 2020

    Two Black Conservative Women Speak Out about the Democratic Party

    Two conservative black American women speak out about their feelings and why the Democrats are not the party for them.  Throughout the country, impoverished black neighborhoods have been controlled by Democratic politicians.  Educ...

  • June 13, 2020

    An American Hero: Martha McSally

    Dare to Fly by Senator Martha McSally is a book about life’s lessons told through her own experiences.  Even though unfathomable crimes have been committed against her, she has persevered emotionally and physically.  The senator has n...

  • June 7, 2020

    Black Americans Speak Out on George Floyd and the Riots

    George Floyd was killed by excessive force by a police officer in Minneapolis.  Across the board, Americans were outraged.  Peaceful protests arose, but with the protests came forces that initiated violence by killing innocents an...

  • May 29, 2020

    Policy vs. Personality: Why Would Anyone Vote for Biden over Trump?

    Most polls show that former vice president Joe Biden is leading President Trump in the 2020 election.  Americans should be careful about whom they are voting for.  Meghan McCain, Mark Cuban, and Clint Eastwood are just a few who a...

  • May 25, 2020

    A Star-Studded Masterpiece Movie to Remember the Fallen This Memorial Day

    This Memorial Day, Americans should take a moment to reflect on those serving in the military who made the ultimate sacrifice.  Left behind are the families of the fallen who must cope with the loss of their loved ones. The Last Full Mea...

  • May 16, 2020

    Children of Fallen Patriots: Helping the children of service members who died for our country

    Memorial Day is approaching, and Americans should think about those who died serving their country.  They should also consider the families left behind.  One organization, Children of Fallen Patriots, has a mission to help the chi...

  • May 6, 2020

    Former NAVY Seal Dan Crenshaw Opens Up on How to Succeed

    Fortitude by Rep. Dan Crenshaw is a formidable book that delves into the former Navy SEAL's hardships. More importantly, it explains how he overcame those hardships and challenges, something the current Texas congressman applies to American socie...

  • April 27, 2020

    The Coronavirus Is China's Fault

    The world has not seen this dangerous of a virus since the Spanish flu of 1917.  But in today's world, the press and the Democrats use it as a political football.  They blame President Trump instead of the ones who are really ...

  • April 3, 2020

    Todd McMurtry Challenges Thomas Massie in Kentucky

    Todd McMurtry is running in Kentucky's Fourth Congressional District Republican primary against Thomas Massie, the essence of the swamp.  Todd has been a practicing attorney for twenty-eight years.  Last year he was voted one ...

  • February 17, 2020

    Explosive Book Shows How FBI and Media Destroyed an Innocent Man

    The Suspect by Kent Alexander and Kevin Salwen is a must-read book.  It details how Richard Jewell was accused of being the bomber at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.  Instead of being a hero for saving many lives, he became the main pe...

  • January 24, 2020

    Sharyl Attkisson Speaks Out

    There are many books, TV shows, and movies about once-revered FBI agents portaying them as heroes.  But after revelations concerning Donald Trump, Richard Jewell (accused of the Atlanta Olympic bombing), and well-respected journalist Sharyl...

  • January 9, 2020

    On Soleimani, President Trump Did the Right Thing

    A bad guy, a terrorist with American blood on his hands, was ordered killed by an American President, and the world applauded.  This is a fictional scenario, since realistically, American president Donald Trump is jeered instead of cheered....

  • November 11, 2019

    Bestselling Vet Authors Reflect on Veterans' Day

    Veterans' Day was created after the armistice between the Allied nations and Germany on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918.  It was proclaimed as the day to "end all wars," and by 1938, it was ...

  • September 22, 2019

    Judge Jeanine Pirro Talks Law and Order with American Thinker

    In her latest book, Radicals, Resistance, and Revenge, Judge Jeanine Pirro delves into how the Left has dropped all pretense of civility, fairness, or decency.  The book explores the three Rs: Russia, Racism, and Recession, used to destroy ...

  • September 11, 2019

    Eighteen Years Onward

    This year is the eighteenth anniversary of September 11th, when three thousand Americans died at the hands of Islamic terrorists.  The comments made by some, and the lack of complete outrage suggests that many Americans have forgotten how they f...

  • July 21, 2019

    The Kavanaugh Hearing Revisited

    Justice on Trial by Mollie Hemingway and Carrie Severino is a powerful book, whatever a person’s political affiliation. This story reads more like a novel than a fact-filled book.  It explains the historical context of the court nomination...

  • May 27, 2019

    Remembering the Men of the Little Ships

    Memorial Day is a solemn holiday in which Americans should pay homage to the individuals who sacrificed their lives to protect their fellow citizens. Clint Johnson’s book Tin Cans and Greyhounds: The Destroyers That Won Two World Wars is a...

  • May 4, 2019

    An Intense Look into the Evacuation of South Vietnam

    Honorable Exit by Thurston Clarke delves into the facts behind the evacuation of the South Vietnamese people.  Many Democrats have shown their disgust with President Trump over his stance on illegal aliens and refugees.  Yet ...

  • April 8, 2019

    The Case for Trump and a Look at 2020

    The Case for Trump by the political and military scholar Victor Davis Hanson is a book dedicated to the "Deplorables."  It is a fact-based analysis of why Donald Trump was able to win the presidency in 2016.  Beyond...

  • March 9, 2019

    The Story of Top Gun

    Top Gun: An American Story, by Dan Pedersen soars into the readers’ minds. On the 50th anniversary of the creation of the "Top Gun" Navy Fighter Graduate School, its founder shares the remarkable inside story of how he and eight ...

  • January 19, 2019

    On the Importance of Counterintelligence

    Two recent non-fiction books read more like spy thrillers. The First Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill George Washington by Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch and Code Name: Lise: The True Story of the Woman Who Became WWII's Most Highly Decorat...

  • December 28, 2018

    The #MeToo War on Males

    The #MeToo Movement originated with good intentions, to show support for the sexually harassed or raped.  But as with everything else, the politically correct warriors have taken over. As this year is ending, people should be examining why it ha...

  • November 30, 2018

    Sharyl Attkisson, Veteran Journalist and Government-Fighter, Opens Up

    Stonewalled is the title of investigative reporter Sharyl Attkisson's first book – and stonewalling is what the Department of Justice is doing to her now.  Determined to receive justice, she has a landmark lawsuit against the DOJ ...

  • November 22, 2018

    Animals at War

    Many families during Thanksgiving are grateful for survival, the sharing of victories and struggles. Stories are retold of what people hold most precious, the core values of love, courage, and generosity. A recently published book shows how peop...

  • November 11, 2018

    Remembering WW I

    Around the world, November 11th is known by various names including Armistice Day, Remembrance Day, and in the U.S., Veterans Day. American Thinker interviewed several best-selling historical novelists who have written about the effect WWI had o...

  • October 27, 2018

    Steven Bailey: A Better Choice for California AG

    What has become evident in recent weeks is that one of the most important positions an electorate can vote on is the state’s attorney general.  California attorney general incumbent Xavier Becerra (D) is building a national reputation for ...

  • October 22, 2018

    A Choice for Rhode Island

    This November, the electorate has a clear choice.  In Rhode Island’s Senate race, retired state Supreme Court justice Bob Flanders (R) is running against incumbent Sheldon Whitehouse (D).  It comes down to a supporter of the rule of l...

  • October 13, 2018

    A Socialist vs. a Republican in Key California Congressional Race

    Two candidates running in California's 49th Congressional District, comprising some of San Diego and Orange County, exemplify the huge differences between the parties.  This is now a purple district, no longer red.  Runni...

  • September 25, 2018

    Combat-Decorated Green Beret Takes On a New Enemy: The Washington Swamp

    Many politicians in Washington, D.C. are more concerned with getting elected than with governing this country.  Veterans see this as something that goes against their spirit.  They served in the military to protect and defend, and...

  • September 11, 2018

    9/11, 2018

    Seventeen years have passed since the horrific events of September 11, 2001.  As the years pass, people's memories of that gruesome day also fade.  It seems the potential for another 9/11 is not on Americans' radar. ...

  • August 18, 2018

    John Brennan: Give It a Rest Already

    John Brennan's security clearance has finally been revoked.  Now he is playing the victim card, but per usual, there is more than meets the eye.  American Thinker interviewed a number of former CIA directors while Obama was pr...

  • August 6, 2018

    Antonin Scalia on Stage

    Once again partisanship is rearing its disgusting head at the pre-confirmation debate over Brett Kavanaugh.  Long gone are the days when a judge’s qualifications were the only factors considered.  After all, Antonin Gregory Scalia was...

  • July 24, 2018

    Illegal Immigration and Poor Americans

    The Democrats and the left have a rallying cry regarding the Trump administration's policy toward those crossing the border illegally.  They point to the separation of children from their parents and deplorable conditions.  Th...

  • July 10, 2018

    America Needs Leaders like Martha McSally

    “Drain the Swamp” is the rallying cry of Americans who want leaders, not politicians. This was the case for many World War II veterans who chose to serve their nation in a different capacity. It is no different today with Congresswoman Ma...

  • July 4, 2018

    Hamilton vs. Jefferson

    The Fourth of July celebrates America’s freedom from England.  The delegates from the thirteen colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence, the document written by Thomas Jefferson that gave America its moral pulse.  Af...

  • June 24, 2018

    Heroic and Inspiring Stories from the Greatest Generation

    Two recent nonfiction books highlight the bravery of the previous generations.  These adventure stories bring to the forefront those who seemingly have been erased from history.  Thanks to Corey Mead, who wrote The Lost Pilots, an...

  • June 11, 2018

    Hypocrisy and the left

    Obstruction, resistance, and lewdness are the leftists' approach.  No matter what President Trump does, he will always be criticized. The Democrats and mainstream media say President Trump is anti-women.  Yet Samantha Bee c...

  • June 9, 2018

    Fifty Years after Tet

    This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Tet Offensive, in which the North Vietnamese orchestrated a massive coordinated attack throughout South Vietnam.  A book out in paperback on May 8, entitled The Odyssey of Echo Comp...

  • May 28, 2018

    The Canine Heroes of Memorial Day

    This Memorial Day, anyone who loves dogs should give a shout-out to Laura Miller and Dave Nielson, a retired Ranger.  They are co-founders, along with Chuck Yerry, of the SOFK9Memorial Foundation.  When thinking about those who ha...

  • May 15, 2018

    Democrats Disgrace Themselves Interrogating Trump's CIA Nominee

    Anyone who watched the confirmation hearings of Gina Haspel should be astonished at the way most of the Democrats treated her.  KSM, the mastermind of the 9-11 attacks, and the Senate intelligence panel"s Democrats both agree that they are ...

  • May 13, 2018

    Remembering Two Great Mothers on Mother's Day

    This year, two great mothers died.  One is famous, and one is not.  Yet they both had a lot in common. On April 17, Barbara Bush died at the age of ninety-two.  My mom, Cynthia Audrey Czerniak, although not well known...

  • May 5, 2018

    Voices in Support of Trump's CIA Director Nominee

    Those against Gina Haspel being confirmed utter the word "torturer" yet refuse to say "Islamist jihadist."  They have a problem with her involvement in the enhanced interrogation program, but are willing to overlook the ...

  • April 25, 2018

    Why Gina Haspel Should Be Confirmed as CIA Director

    As Mike Pompeo takes his place as secretary of state, his designated successor at the agency he left, the Central Intelligence Agency, Gina Haspel, is facing a battle for confirmation as the organization's new director.  Opponents have ...

  • April 17, 2018

    The Murder of Eagles

    Eagles are dying at alarming rates.  Not because of any disease, not because of hunters, but due to green energy.  This includes America's national emblem, the bald eagle, chosen in 1782 because of its long life, majestic look...

  • April 10, 2018

    Nancy Reagan: A Complicated Woman

    Melania Trump can learn from the example of Nancy Reagan, who was also made fun of by the press and those in the left.  In a just released book, Lady in Red. An Intimate Portrait of Nancy Reagan, Sheila Tate tells how Nancy Reagan was ...

  • March 31, 2018

    The Most Amazing Special Forces Fighters You've Never Heard Of

    On September 11, 2001, al-Qaeda terrorists horrifically attacked the United States, killing 2,996 people, injuring over 6,000, and causing $10 billion in infrastructure damage.  President George W. Bush in addressing the nation stated how ...

  • March 22, 2018

    The Pences and the Vice Presidency

    A Day in the Life of the Vice President by Charlotte Pence and illustrated by Karen Pence is a welcome relief. It used to be people could view a movie, TV show, or sports event without having to deal with the political issue of the day. Readers will ...

  • March 7, 2018

    In Search of Liberty

    In Search of Liberty takes viewers on a patriotic journey showing the importance of the U.S. Constitution and its amendments.  It educates and reminds people the values the Founding Fathers wanted to emphasize: civil liberties and limited g...

  • February 19, 2018

    On President's Day, Remembering the Admirable President Jefferson

    This Presidents Day, Americans need to take a realistic look at the Founding Fathers, in particular, Thomas Jefferson.  The third president of the U.S. has recently come under attack and has been maligned by the political left, after a long peri...

  • January 18, 2018

    The FBI and Collusion: An Inside View

    On May 17, 2017, former FBI director Robert Mueller was appointed as special counsel to investigate the supposed Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.  Now, over a year and a half later, this has become the equivalent of t...

  • December 28, 2017

    An Emotional and Silent Wound

    With the holidays having just passed, people should remember that not everyone celebrates with sugar and spice and everything nice.  Those who have fought to keep Americans safe have experienced triumphs and tribulations on the battlefield and a...

  • December 15, 2017

    An Early Hanukkah Present

    President Trump gave supporters of Israel an early Hanukkah present when he recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital on December 6th. This is very much overdue and recognizes the obvious reality. Moving the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusal...

  • December 3, 2017

    Injustice: The American Way?

    Four recent cases show how there is no justice for victims.  Who is speaking for the victims, since they can no longer speak for themselves?  In three of the instances, the "surviving victims" appear to be forgotten as they suffer...

  • November 24, 2017

    Cuban War Crimes in Vietnam

    The Cuban government is an oppressive regime known for its human rights violations. In late last year, sixteen American diplomats based at Havana's U.S. Embassy, appear to have suffered traumatic brain injury caused by a subsonic attack. Presiden...

  • November 10, 2017

    How to Thank a Soldier on Veterans' Day

    Veterans' Day is a time for Americans to step up and honor those who have served in the armed forces.  From the days of the Founding Fathers to today, those in the military, whether enlisted or drafted, made tremendous sacrifices for their f...

  • October 28, 2017

    King of Spies Opens a Window on North Korea

    King of Spies: The Dark Reign and Ruin of an American Spymaster in Korea by Blaine Harden delves into the black-ops life of Donald Nichols at the time of the Korean War. This biography allows readers to understand the current conflict with North Kore...

  • October 19, 2017

    The Cuban Affair: Nelson DeMille Exposes the Communist Paradise

    The Cuban Affair by bestselling author Nelson DeMille is a realistic portrayal within an action-packed story.  DeMille participated in a Yale University-affiliated educational tour that provided him with an insider look at Cuba, including the cu...

  • October 4, 2017

    'You Have Gone Too Far': Vets Respond to the NFL

    After seeing the latest football games, Americans should play Monday-morning quarterbacks and not stand on the sidelines while the players are kneeling.  The players are making a sham of the National Anthem by insulting the flag, the nation, tho...

  • September 28, 2017

    If It Weren't for Israel...

    September marked the beginning of the Jewish New Year and ends with Yom Kippur, known as the "Ten Days of Awe," a period of introspection.  People throughout the world, not just Jews, need to consider: if it weren't for Israel, the...

  • September 19, 2017

    Citizen Newt Is Needed Today

    Citizen Newt, an authorized biography by Craig Shirley, explores how the legendary speaker of the House rose and influenced American politics and policy. It takes readers on a journey from when Gingrich decided to run for Georgia’s Sixth Distri...

  • September 11, 2017

    Who are our Real Enemies?

    A good novel allows readers to learn and question, a gateway to world events. Such is the case with Vince Flynn’s Enemy Of The State by Kyle Mills. Flynn warned Americans on the dangers of Islamic terrorism in his first CIA operative Mitch Rapp...

  • August 27, 2017

    Your dose of liberal nastiness for the day

    This typifies how the liberals, Democrats, and the press think.  Yesterday, while walking with my husband, we came across a liberal in Carlsbad, California.  In the course of our conversation (which involved a completely separate topic),...

  • August 25, 2017

    The Real Story behind Dunkirk

    Dunkirk, the movie, is a big box office hit even with its somewhat inaccurate historical perspective.  It only partially tells of the real heroes of this incident and never explains the impact it had on World War II or the British population....

  • August 18, 2017

    Division in America: Don't Blame Donald Trump

    Division in America has hit an all-time high.  The recent event in Charlottesville has shown that the only things the hard right and the hard left have in common are violence, bigotry, and hatred.  It is unfortunate that there are people wh...

  • August 8, 2017

    The Swamp: Embattled Eric Bolling speaks out

    The Swamp, by bestselling author and Fox News Channel host Eric Bolling, reveals a scandalous history of American politics, past and present, Republican and Democrat.  It discusses bribery, blackmail, horrific personal conduct, and bullying...

  • July 27, 2017

    Recruiting the Millennials

    Are Republicans the party of a bunch of older people?  It is even commonly referred to as the GOP, Grand Old Party.  According to a Bloomberg article, among the Millennial generation, 18- to 29-year-olds, Trump earned 37 perc...

  • July 14, 2017

    Sharyl Attkisson Exposes Big Media in The Smear

    Journalists today are elitists with their own agenda, never actually practicing journalism.  Only a handful can be respected, trusted, and believed.  Sharyl Attkisson falls into this category.  She is an author and investigative report...

  • July 3, 2017

    July 4th and Freedom of Speech

    Americans should reflect on why July Fourth is such a special holiday. Apart from the birth of the U.S. as an independent nation they should not forget why the Bill of Rights was ratified as part of the Constitution in 1792. There is a reason why the...

  • June 15, 2017

    Another congressman shot, and civility continues to crumble

    Once again, a member of Congress has been shot and others wounded.  This conjures up memories when Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was wounded on January 8, 2011.  Americans need to examine what has happened to our society over the years....

  • June 10, 2017

    A Ranger Raises Questions

    In a recently published book, The Ranger Way, Kris “Tanto” Paronto provides readers with extensive insight into what was going through his mind as he fought for his life and the lives of those around him on September 11th, 2012, and also ...

  • May 29, 2017

    Remembering the Missing

    Memorial Day is a time for remembrance. Many think of the ones who have died in combat, but a forgotten group is the Missing In Action. On this solemn day Americans should think about those who never came home, with their families left in limbo. Than...

  • May 19, 2017

    MacArthur's Spies: The Heroes of the Philippines

    MacArthur's Spies by Peter Eisner recounts how three individuals played a significant role in the resistance against the Japanese occupation in the Philippines during World War II.  The book shows how heroes come from many backgrounds: a sin...

  • May 14, 2017

    Killing Bin Laden

    It is said, “real heroes are born in the face of danger.” This is no more evident than when Navy SEAL Robert O’Neill took the three shots that killed Osama Bin Laden. American Thinker had the privilege of interviewing him ...

  • May 7, 2017

    Honoring a Hero Who Defied the Nazis

    May 4-5 was Holocaust Remembrance Day, also known as Yom HaShoah. The day honors the victims of the Holocaust, and marked the anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising. The overwhelming theme on this day is recalling the victims of this catastrophe, ...

  • April 21, 2017

    Republicans Talk: Keeping Health Care Promises

    The Republican referendum on putting forth a domestic agenda should also include keeping promises.  It is not the Freedom Caucus or senators like Mike Lee and Rand Paul who are obstructionists, but those in leadership.  Educated voters want...

  • April 15, 2017

    Jackie Robinson: A Happier Thought on Tax Day

    April 15 is known as tax day some years, but it is also an important day in baseball history, if not American history.  Seventy years ago this day, Jackie Robinson broke the color line in Major League Baseball.  In the latest book about Jac...

  • March 25, 2017

    How to Chart Ronald Reagan's Ascent – and Its Parallels to Trump

    Reagan Rising by Craig Shirley fascinatingly charts Ronald Reagan's rise from the defeat of the 1976 presidential campaign to his victory in 1980.  This book allows people to gain new insights into how Ronald Reagan grew as a candidate and l...

  • March 17, 2017

    Defending Israel: Supporters Start Speaking Up

    Jews recently celebrated Purim, a holiday commemorating one woman's courage to speak, which saved the Jewish people from extinction.  This should be the rallying cry of every college campus – to allow for a dialogue of ideas to flouris...

  • March 4, 2017

    What Should Prison Reform Look Like?

    There is a lot of talk these days about fiscal responsibility and accountability.  This must include a reform of the criminal justice system, specifically prisons.  They are hugely expensive and inefficient, and they do not have a great suc...

  • February 22, 2017

    Trump is not Hitler

    During his last press conference, Donald Trump became overly sensitive when asked a question about the accusations of anti-Semitism against him.  It is no wonder he has these feelings, considering the accusations.  Liberals, Hollywood, and ...

  • February 10, 2017

    My congressman, Ted Lieu, is a partisan hack

    Ted Lieu is a Democrat congressman from Los Angeles, California.  When he was first elected in 2014, he seemed pretty reasonable with his views.  Chosen to replace Democratic Party leader Rep. Henry Waxman, it is not surprising that he...

  • February 7, 2017

    Why Betsy DeVos must be confirmed

    Betsy DeVos has been surrounded by controversy since Donald Trump nominated her to be the next secretary of education.  As chair of the American Federation for Children, she has become an advocate for returning education to the states and l...

  • January 28, 2017

    Behold: A Celebrity Patriots Can Admire

    Professors, political commentators, celebrities, and even some in the mainstream media have engaged in rhetoric to denounce Donald Trump.  It appeared that Lady Gaga sported an outfit resembling a Nazi uniform at Hillary Clinton's final rall...

  • January 17, 2017

    Obama, Political Correctness, and the Military

    One aspect overlooked in discussions about Obama’s legacy is his role in the rise of political correctness. This PC atmosphere permeated the military, where many of the higher-ups were more concerned about their careers than the men who se...

  • January 3, 2017

    Warnings from the Terrorists Themselves

    President-elect Donald Trump has been proven correct more than once concerning his desire to vet those wanting to emigrate from areas where terrorism is prevalent. A recently published book, Enhanced Interrogation by James E. Mitchell and Bill Harlow...

  • December 30, 2016

    Israel Celebrates Hanukkah, Weathers an Obama Betrayal

    As Hanukkah began, President Obama and his administration did not give their well wishes, but instead gave Jews all over the world the finger.  People should not be surprised, considering their previous actions.  But fear not, because the h...

  • December 23, 2016

    What Will America Look Like after Obamacare?

    Americans have to understand that repealing Obamacare is not an episode of Bewitched, where a twitch of the nose brings results.  Perhaps President Obama knew this when he signed into law this disastrous bill in 2010.  It is now so entrench...

  • December 9, 2016

    Israel Shows How to Stop Terrorists

    Build a wall, secure the border, and vet Muslims to stop the infiltration of terrorists.  This is not Donald Trump speaking – it is what has actually been done in Israel.  Americans can take a page from Israel's Border Guard to pr...

  • November 29, 2016

    Scott Brown on What the Next VA Secretary Must Do

    Every time Donald Trump discusses issues he hopes to tackle as president, he always mentions the need to make sure US veterans are taken care of.  A strong candidate for the job who is currently being considered for Secretary of Veterans Affairs...

  • November 23, 2016

    Benghazi and Hillary's Defeat

    During Thanksgiving people say what they are thankful for around the dinner table. If there is any reason to rejoice over the fact Hillary Clinton was not elected president, it is encompassed in one word: Benghazi. The 3 A.M. phone call came and she ...

  • November 11, 2016

    Honoring the SEALs

    Instead of going shopping and looking for sales, Americans should consider honoring those who have served in the armed forces this November 11, also known as Veterans’ Day.  These individuals have stepped up and fought for their count...

  • November 5, 2016

    Fort Hood Revisited

    The Fort Hood terrorist massacre occurred seven years ago this November 5th. With interviews from various family members, the victims themselves, and some officials American Thinker revisited the circumstances surrounding that tragic event. Everyo...

  • November 4, 2016

    Clinton pay for play

    Before the Clinton Foundation, Bill and Hillary had already perfected the politics of personal profit. It is incredible how the Justice Department, along with mainstream media refused to investigate how businesses and foreign governments made the Cli...

  • October 27, 2016

    Israel Overcoming the Odds

    Ever since Theodore Herzl had the vision to re-establish a Jewish State, Israel has been a prominent player on the world stage. To put it in perspective, this country is one-tenth the size of the state of Texas and has one-third the population. Yet, ...

  • October 19, 2016

    The Victims Speak: This Is What Hillary Did

    There they go again.  People are horrified about the accusations women are making against Donald Trump.  Yet, looking at what Hillary Clinton has said and done professionally and personally over the years, she is an enabler, an accomplice, ...

  • October 12, 2016

    America as Global Leader

    The Will to Lead by Anders Fogh Rasmussen details why America has an indispensable role in the global fight for freedom. Having served as Denmark’s prime minister and secretary-general of NATO he knows the importance of having a U.S. presi...

  • October 6, 2016

    Learning from the Debates

    One hundred million people watched the last debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.  For the next debate, Mr. Trump should learn from the last one. Instead of speaking of substance, the Clinton campaign went down and dirty, baiting Mr. ...

  • September 29, 2016

    A SEAL Goes to Congress

    Retired Navy SEAL Ryan Zinke is running for re-election as Montana’s sole congressman. He is in a tight race against a Democrat liberal enough to make Hillary Clinton appear like a conservative. Recently, those who served in the U.S. armed forc...

  • September 16, 2016

    Another Basket of Despicables

    “Despicable” is a word being thrown around a lot today; one that readily applies to the National Football League. Officials of the League claim they will allow athletes to continue to disrespect the flag and the National Anthem....

  • September 11, 2016

    Soldiers Speak Out on 9/11: 'I Never Handed Out a Bouquet of Flowers during Combat'

    It has been fifteen years since this country was brutally attacked on 9/11, where 3,000 Americans lost their lives as planes flew into buildings.  People rushed into service to protect and defend America.  This horrific tragedy brought out ...

  • September 4, 2016

    The Sordid Truth of a Hillary Presidency

    Dinesh D'Souza has written a New York Times bestseller, which is the source of the blockbuster documentary Hillary's America: The Secret Life of the Democratic Party.  In both formats, D'Souza reveals the sordid truth about Hillary C...

  • August 31, 2016

    Colin Kaepernick, Hypocrite

    San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick refuses to stand for the national anthem. He claims to be doing this as a means of protesting racial oppression in America. But once again this points out the hypocrisy of celebrities, athletes, and politici...

  • August 18, 2016

    Dogs Turn Paws Down on Hillary

    The 18th century German philosopher Immanuel Kant once stated, “We can judge the heart of a man (or a woman) by his treatment of animals.” If that is the case, then Hillary Clinton does not have the temperament to be president. American T...

  • August 11, 2016

    Is Hillary the Joker?

    It’s a bird.  It’s a plane.  It’s Superwoman. Actually, it’s super corrupt Hillary Clinton, acting like the Joker. Taking an already powerful non-fiction book, this graphic novel, Clinton Cash, allows ...

  • August 6, 2016

    Clinton Cash: Now a Graphic Novel!

    Anyone listening to Hillary Clinton would think she is a role model with virtuous qualities.  But Peter Schweizer has shown that she is corrupt and cares only about making money at the expense of America's national security. Last May, the...

  • July 31, 2016

    Recovering from my DNC Nausea

    At the Democratic Convention Americans heard criticisms of Donald Trump.  They spoke of his temperament, lack of experience in foreign affairs, how he is about gloom and doom, and that Hillary Clinton would be a role model for all women. The hyp...

  • July 26, 2016

    A Conversation with Michael Flynn

    Democrats and mainstream media criticized Donald Trump’s acceptance speech as Doom and Gloom, but anyone looking at the recent events would call it reality. Within the last few weeks five police officers died in Dallas, three in Baton Rogue; th...

  • July 15, 2016

    Hillary Clinton's Crisis of Character

    Crisis of Character is the perfect name for a book about Hillary Clinton. Written by former presidential Secret Service agent Gary Byrne, it recounts how he was up close and personal with the then First Lady. Anyone reading this book can re...

  • July 8, 2016

    Wake Up America: A Review

    Wake Up America should be the rallying cry for everyone who wants the United States to be great again, considering it has gone adrift over the last seven years from what the Founding Fathers intended. It is also the name of "The Five" co-ho...

  • July 1, 2016

    Taking Down the Establishment: Lessons from David Brat, the Man Who Unseated Eric Cantor

    American Underdog, written by Congressman David Brat, discusses how Americans need to return to the moral and economic lessons of Classical Greece and Judeo-Christian values. He emphasizes the need to protect future generations through a solid Conser...

  • June 22, 2016

    Sen. Jeff Sessions: Trump Is Right on Muslim Immigration Ban

    Once again Donald Trump has opened a dialogue about a controversial issue.  As he did with illegal immigration, he has brought to the forefront his desire to keep Americans safe by temporarily banning Muslims from entering the U.S.  His cri...

  • June 16, 2016

    Who Is to Blame for the Latest Terror Attack?

    Once again Americans face the horrific tragedy of a terrorist attack: this past weekend, at least fifty died, with over forty wounded.  American Thinker interviewed some retired FBI agents and police commissioners to understand why it happe...

  • June 7, 2016

    A Secret Service Agent Remembers

    Five Presidents by Clint Hill with Lisa McCubbin is a nonfiction book written as a page turning historical novel. People might not recognize the author, but the photo of him jumping on the Presidential car is engrained in most everyone’s mind....

  • May 30, 2016

    What Heroes Do

    This Memorial Day, American Thinker honors two soldiers for their heroism.  They were quiet professionals, helping others, seemingly ordinary American warriors with an extraordinary sense of responsibility.  Heroic acts of selflessness and ...

  • May 9, 2016

    A Look at the Dysfunctional Relations between Women and Men

    Tied Up in Knots by Andrea Tantaros discusses relations between men and women in America, and how they have become dysfunctional. The changes within the feminist movement have affected how each gender reacts towards each other regarding intimacy, aut...

  • May 3, 2016

    A Bulletin from the Arena

    In the Arena by Pete Hegseth will make readers think about what values are important to them. His motivation for writing this book is derived from Theodore Roosevelt’s speech, “Citizenship in A Republic,” specifically the ...

  • April 28, 2016

    Fighting BDS

    At the recent Stand With Us conference, it became obvious that the anti-BDS (Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions) movement is becoming empowered. American Thinker interviewed those willing to combat BDS both on college campuses and with legi...

  • April 14, 2016

    Alan Dershowitz Talks about BDS

    Boycott, divestment, and sanctions sounds like a really good idea against countries like Iran. But in actuality, it is a delegitimize movement against Israel. One of those on the forefront fighting against it is the renowned lawyer Alan Der...

  • April 6, 2016

    We're Being Too Nice to Iran

    President Obama concluded the nuclear deal with Iran, hoping to change the regime's behavior.  Yet the Iranians have put a $7,000 bounty on a Jewish person's head, have tested two ballistic missiles with the words "death to Israel,...

  • March 26, 2016

    What did the presidential candidates say at AIPAC?

    This year's AIPAC policy conference was extremely important after the implementation of the disastrous Iran nuclear deal.  The issues stressed: to gather support for the reauthorization of the Iran Sanctions Act, impose sanctions targeting I...

  • March 19, 2016

    Israeli Soldiers Speak Out

    The press, the left, and those on college campuses enjoy demonizing the Israeli soldiers by calling them murderers and fascists. But what they espouse is anything but the truth. At the same time, they will never speak of Israelis being knifed to deat...

  • March 7, 2016

    Romney’s Sour Grapes

    Whether Republicans support Donald Trump, Senator Ted Cruz, or Senator Marco Rubio, they should be aghast at what Mitt Romney did last Wednesday.  He fed right into the Democrats’ hands as he denounced Trump, calling him a "phony...

  • March 3, 2016

    Former CIA Director: Obama Threw Us under the Bus

    Michael Hayden's recent book, Playing To The Edge, describes the strategies of America's spy agencies and explains why certain programs needed to be implemented.  It also delves into the political, legal, defense, technical, and budget r...

  • February 27, 2016

    Playing to the Edge: A Conversation with Michael Hayden

    Playing to The Edge, written by former CIA and NSA director Michael Hayden, offers insight into many of the programs under his responsibility. He discusses NSA’s data collection, the enhanced interrogation program, relations with Congress and t...

  • February 15, 2016

    America's First Presidents

    President’s Day should take on special meaning this year. Looking at the Democratic and Republican choices most appear to pale in comparison to the early presidents. American Thinker reflects on the greatness of a few of the Foun...

  • February 6, 2016

    Political ads in 2016

    Each year, people will be inundated with Super Bowl ads on that day, but political ads will continue for almost the rest of the year.  Candidates have used ads in an attempt to influence voters for decades.  They have been credited with hel...

  • January 30, 2016

    A Long Night in Benghazi

    13 Hours is a riveting movie and book. What makes it special is the discussion by the six American heroes about the attack on September 11th, 2012. As with most incidents the names are forgotten, but with these accounts people are able to put a ...

  • January 16, 2016

    Ripped from the Headlines: Newt Gingrich's New Novel

    Duplicity, the newest novel by former speaker of the House Newt Gingrich and Pete Earley, has a highly plausible plot that mixes domestic and global action.  Readers will be reminded of the Benghazi-style attack on the U.S. embassy, along with p...

  • January 9, 2016

    Debate Without Pain

    Many Americans have commented that during the holiday season, political discussion was banned at the dinner table. Unfortunately, that was not the case with my family when we started discussing the 2016 election and my niece called Republicans crazy....

  • December 29, 2015

    Understanding the U.S./Israeli Relationship

    Doomed To Succeed, by Dennis Ross, is an extraordinary book for anyone who wants to understand how U.S. presidents from Truman through Obama have reacted toward Israel, their policies, and the reasoning behind them. Dennis Ross has been a direct part...

  • December 23, 2015

    Thinking of the Homeless During the Holidays

    During the holiday season, Americans should spare some thought for the less fortunate as they walk past the homeless on their way to shopping for gifts.  This winter, many are cold and forgotten and have no hope for a better life, and they need ...

  • December 15, 2015

    Fighting the War on Terror

    The president’s recent speech highlighted his strategy -- or a better description, his non-strategy. Unfortunately, it was the same old rhetoric with no new measures. As usual when he is criticized, he always resorts to saying th...

  • December 9, 2015

    Experts Weigh In on How You Can Combat Terrorism, Political Correctness

    First there was Paris and now San Bernardino.  The terrorists have become emboldened.  It has become evident that America needs to combat the Islamic terrorists with two fronts, one at home and one abroad.  American Thinker interviewed...

  • December 5, 2015

    Another Look at Dick Cheney

    James Rosen's Cheney One on One  is an important oral record of contemporary America. Many would argue that Dick Cheney was at the core of some of America’s most important recent events. Standing at the center of American pow...

  • November 26, 2015

    The Amazing Life of Frederick Forsyth

    When reading Frederick Forsyth's The Outsider, people may wonder if art imitates life or if it is the other way around.  This memoir is not an autobiography of the prolific writer, since it is a series of recollections and not a chronologica...

  • November 20, 2015

    What Should We Do about China?

    China has recently been in the headlines with attempts to exert its military and economic influence over the southeast area.  In response, the U.S. challenged China's claims to sovereignty over regional waters, letting all nations in the are...

  • November 11, 2015

    Veterans and Leadership

    On Veteran’s Day Americans should honor anyone who served their country in the military. More and more veterans are writing books to speak out about their service and their feelings on how the War on Terror has been conducted. This ho...

  • October 24, 2015

    Compare and Contrast: John Kennedy vs. Barack Obama on Passing the Buck

    PT 109 by William Doyle highlights the combat incident that influenced John F. Kennedy for the rest of his life.  This book, written about fifty years after the bestselling book of the same name by Robert Donavan, charted Kennedy's brush wit...

  • October 15, 2015

    Foreign Policy Experts Provide the 'Solutions' Obama's Looking For

    President Obama has said he was going to pivot away from the Middle East, but no one thought what he really meant was abandonment.  Regarding this area of the world, the president has had the view that it's his way or no way by his constant ...

  • October 10, 2015

    Cheney Father-Daughter Team Hit Obama in New Book

    Former vice president Dick Cheney and his daughter, Liz Cheney, a former deputy assistant secretary of state, are exceptional individuals, and Exceptional (the title of their book) is how readers will describe its contents when they have finished it....

  • October 2, 2015

    The Iranian Deal -- Who's to Blame?

    Many have said that the Iranian nuclear deal is a disaster. It allows for Iran to have sanction relief, inspection of its own Parchin nuclear weapons research site, uranium enrichment, a ballistic missile program, the ability to buy conventional weap...

  • September 25, 2015

    The Rape Exception

    During the first Republican debate candidates were asked if they would force a woman who went through a violent attack to keep the baby, or make an exception?  A woman who becomes pregnant due to an act of either rape or incest is the victim of ...

  • September 18, 2015

    Report from the Reagan Library at the debate

    I had the privilege of attending the Republican Presidential Debate at the Reagan Library.  This beautiful place is a reminder of the days when Republicans like Ronald Reagan and Newt Gingrich stood up to their adversaries and opponents, having ...

  • September 11, 2015

    America and Israel: Partners in Grieving

    This 9/11, Americans should think about the terrorism that has affected both this county and Israel.  Those who have experienced losing a family member or a friend to terrorism are agonized by it each and every day.  American Thinker talked...

  • September 1, 2015

    A Conversation with Ted Cruz

    Just last week President Obama gave a special address via a webcast to the members of the Jewish Federation. His purpose was to try to convince American Jews on the merits of the Iranian nuclear deal. Unfortunately, his statements lacked su...

  • August 29, 2015

    Rep. Martha McSally Returns from Israel, Speaks Out on the Iran Deal

    Congresswoman Martha McSally (R-AZ) is just back from Israel where she went with other freshmen representatives.  They met with Israeli leadership, those in the military, academia, and journalists.  What she saw and was told was eye opening...

  • August 12, 2015

    Ramifications of the Iran Deal

    Regarding the Iranian nuclear deal, some Democrats are singing “Kumbaya”. Even when Iran at the last minute added more stipulations, the U.S. delegation and President Obama never walked away. American Thinker asked national security ...

  • August 6, 2015

    Dog-Training on Alcatraz Island

    While visiting Alcatraz Island, I happened upon a dog team training exercise consisting of various organizations from police units: the FBI, the military, the TSA, and the Federal Protection Agency.  I attempted to find the person in charge to s...

  • July 31, 2015

    Experts Weigh In on the Iran Deal

    President Obama, Secretary of State John Kerry, and administration officials threw Israel, the Sunni allies, and the national security of America under the bus with this terrible Iranian nuclear deal.  American Thinker interviewed national secur...

  • July 24, 2015

    Fighting Back Against Abuse of Power

    A blow was struck to those targeting conservatives when the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled against DA John Chisholm’s effort to legally harass Governor Scott Walker’s staff and associates, something downplayed in the press. Because there h...

  • July 17, 2015

    American Media and Ambassador Oren

    Allies should have the same ideals and values. They stand together when one is threatened or feels threatened. They are willing to share intelligence and defense capabilities. They assist in saving each other’s lives on and off the battlef...

  • July 9, 2015

    The Existential Threat to Israel

    Ally by former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S., Michael Oren, is a powerful and insightful look at the American-Israeli relationship. Oren is considered a centrist and moderate who respects both Shimon Peres and Benjamin Netanyahu.  This enh...

  • July 4, 2015

    Kimberly Guilfoyle Speaks Out

    Making the Case by Kimberly Guilfoyle is a “how to” book, centered on being an advocate for yourself.  She navigates between her role as a mother and as a cohost of the popular Fox show, "The Five".  She provides a gli...

  • June 26, 2015

    A Real Counterterror Strategy

    Recently, the State Department reported ISIS as a prominent threat, not the JV team as President Obama referred to them. Through messaging, its ability to inspire lone wolf attacks, and its expansion into Iraq, Syria, and Libya, it has evolved i...

  • June 21, 2015

    Reflecting on Fatherhood: Jeb and George H.W. Bush

    George H. W. Bush’s job portfolio is incredible. He served his country as a Navy torpedo bomber pilot, a Congressman, head of the Republican National Committee, Ambassador to the United Nations, head of the liaison office in China, director of ...

  • June 10, 2015

    Mike Morrell Speaks

    Mike Morell served 33 years at the CIA, culminating when he became the acting director. His book, The Great War Of Our Time, co-written with Bill Harlow, discusses his critical role in the most important counterterrorism events of the past two decade...

  • June 3, 2015

    Milwaukee sheriff speaks out against mayor and police chief on gun violence

    In recent months, Milwaukee mayor Tom Barrett and police chief Edward Flynn have challenged and criticized state leaders, specifically Governor Scott Walker, while addressing Wisconsin gun violence.  They claim “urban prejudice” beca...

  • May 29, 2015

    How not to Handle a Water Crisis

    Californians have a love affair with water. It’s used for pools, irrigation, green grasses, and washing cars. Yet, because of the drought the grass is turning brown, cars are staying dirty, and pools might be a thing of the past. American ...

  • May 25, 2015

    Remember Heroic Dog-Handler Teams on Memorial Day

    Memorial Day is a holiday to remember all the military men and women who died while serving their country.  Americans should observe this holiday by visiting cemeteries and memorials, or gathering with a family of the fallen, instead of attendin...

  • May 18, 2015

    A Conversation with Dana Perino

    And The Good News Is by Dana Perino combines a self-portrait of her early years, her journey culminating in becoming the first female Republican press secretary, and her ability to give very practical advice. Readers can draw from this book refreshin...

  • May 10, 2015

    Six Mothers, Six Daughters

    Today people are celebrating someone very special -- their mothers. Although we should be doing this every day of the year, many don’t often tell their moms what they mean to us. Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity...

  • May 2, 2015

    Israel's Illegal Immigration Problem

    America’s ally, Israel, seems to be facing immigration problems similar to ours in some ways.  American Thinker interviewed author Liad Shoham about his book, Asylum City, which deals with Israel’s illegal immigration problem.  ...

  • April 24, 2015

    Los Banos: the Forgotten Raid

    This year is the 70th anniversary of the liberation of many World War II detention camps. One camp’s liberation that received very little attention was at Los Banos in the Philippines during February 1945. Bruce Henderson has written a gri...

  • April 17, 2015

    Two Films Dealing with Anti-Semitism

    Two recent movies, 24 Days and Woman In Gold, are a reminder that anti-Semitism is alive and well in the 21st Century.  Overall, anti-Semitic attacks surged worldwide in 2014, with the highest number of incidents occurring in France, according t...

  • April 8, 2015

    Governor Brewer Reflects

    January 4th of this year was Governor Jan Brewer’s last day in office. Although retired she is still as feisty as ever, with a take-no-prisoner’s attitude. Though she no longer has a “bully pulpit”, she is not going ...

  • April 1, 2015

    The Troops vs. Bergdahl

    Bowe Bergdahl was a hero who survived approximately five years of imprisonment amongst the Taliban, so spun the Obama administration. They secured his release by trading five high-ranking Taliban. People cheered his return until his fellow soldiers s...

  • March 27, 2015

    How to Deal with Anti-Semitism on Campus

    Anti-Semitism is gaining traction on many college campuses across America.  Instead of an atmosphere where ideas are exchanged and intellectual curiosity is encouraged, there is bigotry, discrimination, and offensive commentary against the Jewis...

  • March 18, 2015

    Can Americans Adapt to a Changing World?

    Since the 1990s, the cyber world has turned into something we could not have envisioned.  There is the connection of different cultures, creation of a smaller world, speedier communications, and answers at one’s fingertips.  Along wit...

  • March 14, 2015

    Sheryl Attkisson endures liberal idiocy on Maher's show

    saw Sharyl Attkisson at the Reagan Library and she was articulate, intelligent, and had thought-provoking comments.  So I was curious when I found out she was going to be on Real Time with Bill Maher. I have to admit this was the first time I ev...

  • March 8, 2015

    Iran: Preventing a Deal with the Devil

    President Obama should worry about his legacy concerning the possible deal with Iran.  He will become the 21st-century Neville Chamberlain.  This is such a bad plan on many accounts, yet the president is so narcissistic that he is doubling ...

  • March 1, 2015

    Should the U.S. glorify Nazi scientists?

    What would happen if the U.S. government were involved in re-inventing someone by ignoring his past?  Two books, Annie Jacobsen’s Operation Paperclip and Eric Lichtblau’s The Nazis Next Door, explore how the U.S. government covertly ...

  • February 22, 2015

    Washington vs. Obama

    Today is the birthday of one of America’s greatest presidents. He is still number one in many people’s minds, considering the undiminished and unmatched greatness he displayed. There is still no higher standard than America’s f...

  • February 13, 2015

    ObamaCare Revisited

    Last week the House voted to repeal ObamaCare. Yet, it appears that it is no longer first and foremost a part of the American psyche and consciousness. Although the bill is still extremely unpopular the longer it continues the more it will become eng...

  • February 4, 2015

    Time to Close Gitmo?

    In 2008, then-candidate Obama made a promise to close Guantánamo Bay, which could be chalked up to political talk.  However, every time the State of the Union speech comes around, he continues to talk of closing Gitmo.  Using the sam...

  • January 27, 2015

    Chris Kyle -- a True American Hero

    Chris Kyle’s story is told in the powerful film American Sniper, based upon the book of the same name.  Anyone who liked the movie should definitely read the book because the approximately two-hour and thirty minute film cannot tell his wh...

  • January 22, 2015

    When Will Obama Get a Grip on Islamic Terrorism?

    Someone needs to tell President Obama that the global War on Terror is alive and well, and not receding, as he would like Americans to believe.  Collen Hufford was beheaded in Oklahoma; in New York, an axe was embedded in the head of a New York ...

  • January 14, 2015

    Free Speech Can Get You Killed? Support It Anyway.

    The Western world needs to understand that the rights of freedom of speech; freedom of the press; and life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are all coming under fire with the assassinations of the ten Charlie Hebdo journalists by Islamic terror...

  • January 3, 2015

    W.E.B. Griffin's America

    William Butterworth III, better known as W.E.B. Griffin, is a legendary author from the Greatest Generation. He misses the time when issues were not decided by political correctness but for the good of national security.  His novels, although fi...

  • December 31, 2014

    Supporting the Police

    How quickly Americans forget who are the true heroes. There is so much police-hating rhetoric that it is nauseating.  People can debate about Michael Brown and Eric Garner, but there is one issue that is not debatable: almost all of th...

  • December 25, 2014

    Lucca's Story

    The holiday season is about giving and sharing.  What better way than to give the gift of life, which is what one special military dog, Lucca, did for countless people serving in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars?  The Marine Corps League in Tu...

  • December 24, 2014

    Defending Vice President Cheney

    Unbelievably, the New York Times Editorial Board is calling for the appointment of a special prosecutor to conduct a criminal investigation of Vice President Dick Cheney and other members of the Bush administration.  They call the enhanced inter...

  • December 12, 2014

    Defending the CIA

    Once again the Democrats and the Obama Administration are throwing the CIA under the bus, while Senator Dianne Feinstein is on a personal witch-hunt.  With the release of the Democrats’ report on the CIA enhanced interrogation program, the...

  • December 3, 2014

    A Bad Night in Libya: Sharyl Attkisson on the Benghazi Cover-up

    Stonewalled by Sharyl Attkisson is an account of an investigative reporter who wanted to follow the facts and refused to be intimidated by the Obama administration. She was one of the few mainstream journalists who tried to seek out the truth re...

  • December 2, 2014

    When Guns Walked: Sharyl Attkisson and John Dodson on Fast and Furious

    In her book Stonewalled, Sharyl Attkisson reminds readers of the Fast and Furious debacle: the issue of corruption, coverups, and government misdeeds. Early in the Obama Administration, ATF officials came up with a plan to secretly enlist the he...

  • December 1, 2014

    Stonewalled: A Conversation with Sharyl Attkisson

    Sharyl Attkisson’s book, Stonewalled, is a riveting account of her struggles as an investigative reporter. There are a number of different issues covered in this book ranging from Benghazi and Fast and Furious to the state of journalism to...

  • November 11, 2014

    A Military Family on Veteran's Day

    Many in the military have an “all in the family” mentality. Across the generations, they have passed down the importance of serving their country. Those who do serve in today’s all-volunteer military tend to come from military ...

  • October 29, 2014

    The Real War on Women

    Americans should be outraged over the abusive, brutal, and horrific death of Colleen Hufford. Many Americans might not recognize the name until how she died is mentioned:  she is the working mother and grandmother who was beheaded on September 2...

  • October 21, 2014

    Lying Eyes of the Democrats

    By now the Democrats' deceitful campaign tactics should not surprise Republicans. They are using the throwbacks to the 2012 campaign in the election coming up in November. Whether it is referring to the “War On Women,” or ...

  • October 16, 2014

    Throwing the Intelligence Community under the Bus

    Earlier this month, President Obama asked the American people to use the midterm election as a referendum on his policies.  His comment: "I am not on the ballot this fall… But make no mistake: these policies are on the ballot.”...

  • October 11, 2014

    Shaking Things Up in the Golden State

    Pete Peterson is the GOP candidate for California's secretary of state.  People need to realize that this is a very important office, considering that the secretary’s duties include serving as the state’s chief elections pfficer,...

  • September 20, 2014

    Why We Shouldn't Impeach Barack Obama

    In his latest book, The People vs. Barack Obama, Ben Shapiro charges the president with counts of espionage, involuntary manslaughter, violation of internal revenue laws, bribery, and obstruction of justice, not to mention the recent charge of child ...

  • September 11, 2014

    A September 10th mentality

    Over three thousand Americans died on September 11th, 2001. People expressed outrage, anger, and disbelief, asking, how could this happen?  Yet, here we are thirteen years later and if feels like September 11th never took place, that Americ...

  • August 28, 2014

    Notable Names Missing from Hollywood Letter Supporting Israel

    Israel has been fighting not only a war with Gaza, but a public relations battle as well.  Many have been rightly asking, Where are the Hollywood supporters of Israel who happen to be Jewish?  Some of the biggest, most prominent Israel supp...

  • August 23, 2014

    A Conversation with Daniel Halper

    Clinton, Inc. by Daniel Halper is an excellent read for conservatives. This book is a warning that Republicans should not underestimate the Clintons and their machine. Halper, the Weekly Standard’s online editor and investigative reporter,...

  • August 12, 2014

    A Conversation with Katie Pavlich

    The basic premise of Assault and Flattery: The Truth About The Left and Their War On Women, by Katie Pavlich, is that women should be aware of the statements, actions, and rhetoric of the Left and not remain silent. She makes very strong argumen...

  • August 4, 2014

    Where Has the VA Outrage Gone?

    Just about a month ago, people were up in arms over the VA scandal.  Yet now it is hard to find a word spoken about the incident, not considering the grandstanding the politicians are making with their endless committee meetings to discuss the p...

  • July 27, 2014

    Should Israel Be Politically Correct?

    As Israel is defending its sovereignty with Operation Protective Edge, many in the media, in the Obama administration, and throughout the world are once again criticizing the Jewish State.  Some are asking, Is it the 1930s all over again, when t...

  • July 22, 2014

    A Day on the Border

    American Thinker received a phone call from an irate Arizona rancher, Kelly, who emphatically stated that she is direct proof that Harry Reid is wrong: the border is not secure. Her story is heartwrenching, scary, and eye opening. Americans...

  • July 15, 2014

    A Conversation with Dr. Ben Carson

    One Nation by Dr. Ben Carson is an inspirational book. It begins with his speech at the National Prayer Breakfast, as he stood a few feet from President Obama. He warned of the dangers facing this nation and called for a return to the principles upon...

  • July 4, 2014

    A Celebration of the American Experiment

    July 4th, or Independence Day should have a special place in every American heart. It is unique among national holidays, celebrating as it does not a great victory or conquest but the Declaration that brought the nation into existence. The follw...

  • July 1, 2014

    Arizona -- Front line of the Immigration Battle

    In pushing its immigration agenda, the Obama Administration has encouraged thousands of Central American families and unaccompanied children to come to the U.S. illegally The president and others in his administration have tried to spin this recent i...

  • June 26, 2014

    A Conversation with Kenneth Adelman

    Recent polls show that Americans feel that President Obama displays a lack of leadership and competence. Compare this to how Americans felt about Ronald Reagan when he was president. Earlier this month was the tenth anniversary of President Reagan...

  • June 22, 2014

    Two of Hearts

    As I heard Bret Baier talking about his book, Special Heart: A Journey of Faith, Hope, Courage, and Love I thought back to my son’s own struggle with congenital heart disease. While reading the book memories were invoked of my son’s open-...

  • June 12, 2014

    Bergdahl Revisited

    Although the Obama Administration would like the American people to think otherwise, this is not a story from the Homeland TV show where a U.S. POW comes home to a hero’s welcome. President Obama took a victory lap with Bowe Bergdahl’s pa...

  • June 5, 2014

    Pakistan -- the Real Enemy

    President Obama said last week, “Al Qaeda's leadership on the border region between Pakistan and Afghanistan has been decimated.” Two recent books disagree, and question who is the true enemy, possibly Pakistan. Both Carlotta Gal...

  • May 26, 2014

    Portraits of Honor

    Memorial Day is a federal holiday to honor those service men and women who have sacrificed their lives to defend this country, and no one knows that better than Michael Reagan. (No relationship to the former president) He started the Fallen Heroes Pr...

  • May 17, 2014

    A Conversation with Lynne Cheney

    Recently Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) discussed rewriting the First Amendment and revising the Bill of Rights as a means for Congress and the states to regulate campaign spending. This is just one example that exemplifies the value of reading the for...

  • May 7, 2014

    Military Downsizing = National Security Danger

    The Democrats and the Obama Administration have decided to fund their domestic programs at the expense of America’s national security. The U.S. Army will be shrunk to its smallest force since before World War II, and the Marines will be re...

  • May 2, 2014

    Uncle Sam Can't Count

    A recent book by Burton W. Folsom Jr. and his wife Anita, Uncle Sam Can’t Count, draws on examples from the past and present to show why government subsidies overwhelmingly do not work. There have been a few that can be considered successful...

  • April 28, 2014

    The Holocaust Remembered

    Recent events such as the fire-bombing of a synagogue in Ukriane and Iran’s constant tirades about wiping Israel off the face of the earth show how important it is to observe Holocaust Remembrance Day on April 28th. Two recently publi...

  • April 23, 2014

    A Conversation with Martha McSally

    Retired Air Force Colonel Martha McSally (R-AZ) is running against Ron Barber for the seat formerly held by Gabby Giffords.  Colonel McSally was part of the team that helped plan and execute the U.S. air operations over Afghanistan shortly after...

  • April 14, 2014

    Gillespie Sticks with Conservative Values

    Ed Gillespie is running in the purple state of Virginia.  He is a Republican political strategist who was formerly the Chairman of the Republican National Committee and counselor to President George W. Bush. Unlike many Republican candidates run...

  • April 10, 2014

    My AT&T Horror Story

    What has our society become when we no longer are empowered to control our lives?  Being dependent on the internet has become a way of life, not a luxury.   Many of us need the internet for our livelihood, such as students, writers, jo...

  • April 5, 2014

    Pablo Kleinman -- A New Kind of Republican

    Pablo Kleinman is a straight shooter who has a lot to offer the residents of California’s 30th District. His constituents include legal immigrants, those of the Jewish faith, with a small base of Hispanics from the middle class. He is running a...

  • March 29, 2014

    More than Just a Sports Book

    This time of year has sports fans euphoric since it is the beginning of the baseball season and March Madness is heating up.  A new book, Conversations with Coach Wooden by former UCLA baseball coach Gary Adams is very relevant since it combines...

  • March 25, 2014

    Elan Carr Challenges Hollywood

    Since Henry Waxman (D-CA) announced his retirement many wondered who would be elected in his place.  Those Republicans living in Waxman’s district thought that a candidate like Elan Carr could be the Scott Brown of the 2014 election and po...

  • March 18, 2014

    Obama as Imperial President

    Ever since President Obama was elected in 2008, his administration has taken on the appearance of an “imperial presidency” while Congress has acted as a tableau of figureheads. Americans need look no further than Obama’s executive a...

  • March 17, 2014

    The Real March Madness

    Every year the media makes a big deal over President Obama's March Madness bracket.  Instead of wasting his time with college basketball, maybe he should start picking the winners of this real-life bracket.  Of course, it would help if ...

  • March 13, 2014

    Errors of Compassion: Mission at Nuremberg and the Legacy of Nazism

    A new non-fiction book, Mission at Nuremberg: An American Army Chaplain and the Trial of the Nazis is not about the trial but how the Nazis manipulated two chaplains at best, and at worst convinced them to become Nazi sympathizers. The main focus of ...

  • March 6, 2014

    Corruption in the City of Brotherly Love

    Philadelphia Daily News reporters Wendy Ruderman and Barbara Laker have written two powerful series of articles on abuse, corruption, and intimidation within the city, state, and federal government.  These stories read like something out of a po...

  • March 1, 2014

    A Marine Returns Home

    Nick Francona has returned from the war-torn battlefields of Afghanistan to become the Los Angeles Angels’ coordinator of major league player information.  If the last name sounds familiar it should, since his father is the famous baseball...

  • February 21, 2014

    Code Name: Johnny Walker

    Jim DeFelice co-wrote the memoir of an Iraqi Muslim who worked with the Navy SEALs to find insurgents.  The book, Code Name: Johnny Walker, offers a unique perspective, showing how some Muslims will not remain silent against terrorism....

  • February 15, 2014

    Not the Party of 'No'

    The Democrats try to claim the Republicans are "the party of no" while publicizing the president's two main agenda issues, healthcare reform and income inequality. However, Republicans have made counterproposals that the mainstream media and Harry Re...

  • February 8, 2014

    A Conversation with Karen Handel

    Karen Handel is the type of candidate that all Republicans should be supporting. She is running in Georgia for the U.S. Senate because she feels that problem solvers should replace career politicians. Upon interviewing her, American Thinker found her...

  • February 2, 2014

    How to Win in 2014

    This past Tuesday, President Obama declared in his State of the Union address that he would take executive authority, promising "a year of action."  He changed his talking points from economic inequality to opportunity for those economicall...

  • January 26, 2014

    Barack Obama's Foreign Policy: An Utter Failure

    Looking back on President Obama's foreign policy, many wonder what the "Obama Doctrine" actually means.  He is inconsistent and appears to be weak in the eyes of the world.  Although his rhetoric tries to state otherwise, al-Qaeda...

  • January 19, 2014

    The Power of Lone Survivor

    Lone Survivor, besides being an intense war movie, is also a heart-wrenching tribute to those who participated in Operation Red Wings.  Beyond that, it also allows the viewer to recognize what today's troops must go through while fighting t...

  • January 14, 2014

    A Conversation with Scott Walker

    Governor Scott Walker (R-WIS) is one of those rare politicians who is pragmatic, honest, and actually keeps his campaign promises. Prior to his election, Wisconsin faced a $3.6 billion dollar budget deficit, an unemployment rate of 7.8%, and a 27% in...

  • January 7, 2014

    Paul Ryan vs. the Military

    Congressman Paul Ryan (R-WI) and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) have wrongly and outrageously cut the budget on the backs of the U.S. military. On December 26 President Obama signed a new bipartisan bill that includes a $6 billion cut from military memb...

  • January 2, 2014

    The Military and Sexual Assault

    Sexual harassment and assualt in the military are very real and concerning problems. Unfortunately, as with civilians, there is a lot of gray area regarding the guilt or innocence of the accused. American Thinker interviewed those who feel a new...

  • December 24, 2013

    Time to Use Drones in Mexico?

    The Mexican drug cartels are a threat to America's national security, yet last month the president endorsed the Senate immigration bill that does not sufficiently secure the border.  Ranchers living in the Southwest have repeatedly reported...

  • December 19, 2013

    A Conversation with Mike Lee

    Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) is the new maverick of the Republican Party. He is a straight talker who was elected in the 2010 wave of the Republican comeback. Senator Lee has distinguished himself in speaking out on issues such as ObamaCare, using his e...

  • December 15, 2013

    Remembering Our Armed Forces during the Holidays

    The holiday season should be a time of faith -- a time to show compassion for those in the military, as well as for their families.  This is definitely the theme of three recent books: The First Phone Call From Heaven by Mitch Albom, The Tr...

  • December 7, 2013

    An Interview with Liz Cheney

    Liz Cheney, the daughter of former vice president Dick Cheney, is running in the Wyoming Republican senatorial primary.  Below is a Q-and-A. American Thinker: If your father ran today, would he be a part of the old guard or the new guard?...

  • December 1, 2013

    Who Runs Israel?

    Now in the midst of Hanukkah, and having just seen the relationship between the U.S. and Israel fall to an all-time low, there is a need to understand how the American president and the Israeli prime minister can impact the survival of the Jewish sta...

  • November 24, 2013

    There Will Be No Peace with Iran without Strength

    "Peace through strength."  "Trust but verify."  These should be not words, but policies -- something the Obama administration and the congressional Democrats have never learned.  It appears they are forming a united fron...

  • November 22, 2013

    John F. Kennedy: Conservative?

    This November 22 will be the fiftieth anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's assassination.  He was admired, respected, and considered a martyr by a wide range of Americans.  In 2010, a Gallup Poll gave JFK an astonishing 85% ap...

  • November 18, 2013

    ObamaCare on Schedule to Ruin Thanksgiving

    With Thanksgiving approaching, Americans reflect on what they can be thankful for.  Looking at the ObamaCare fiasco, it's evident that Americans can be thankful that one senator in particular, Mike Lee (R-Utah), has continued to propose pla...

  • November 11, 2013

    A Debt Unpaid

    November 11th is designated as Veterans Day, when Americans say thank you to those who served and fulfilled their patriotic duty, preserving their fellow citizen's freedoms. It is a holiday that celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans; y...

  • November 3, 2013

    Suicide in the Armed Forces: Not a Disgrace

    This past September was Suicide Awareness Month for those serving, past and present.  The suicide rate for active-duty Service members, spouses, and veterans has increased since 2001.  The major problem is that suicides were not t...

  • October 26, 2013

    American Sniper: The Memorial Edition

    The memorial edition of American Sniper by Chris Kyle has just been published.  The original was released in January 2012 to widespread success and made an impact on many Americans' lives. Numerous books about and by military figures have...

  • October 19, 2013

    Adopting Military Dogs

    Those that were chosen to defend America, upon retirement, need a family to love. The military has a great adoption program for their military dogs. American Thinker had the privilege to interview Shane Larsen, who is the military working dog adoptio...

  • October 9, 2013

    Obama vs. the Veterans

    The government has been shut down since October 1st and President Obama has decided to close Washington by making life as inconvenient as possible. He did this before with the Sequestration when he would not permit any White House tours. Instead of u...

  • October 7, 2013

    Farewell to the Masters

    Political thriller fans have been dealt another devastating blow with the untimely death of the creator of the modern-day thriller. The recent passing of Tom Clancy brings back the sorrowful memory of Vince Flynn's death last June. Sadly, the soon-to...

  • September 28, 2013

    Making Sense of Insane Military Base Security

    Once again, a U.S. military base has suffered a security breach.  Whether it's at Fort Hood or at the Washington Navy Yard, or elsewhere, family members and the soldiers themselves should never have to endure the fear of not being safe on a U.S....

  • September 20, 2013

    Immigration Alternatives

    As the president announces his desire to work with House members on immigration reform, the Senate Immigration Bill looms in the background. Supposedly coauthored in a bipartisan fashion by "the Gang of Eight Senators," it is really an amnesty bill i...

  • September 14, 2013

    What a Dark-Age Ideology Can Do

    The prolific author Nelson DeMille uses his experiences as a former history major and Viet Nam veteran to write compelling stories.  His latest book, The Quest, draws upon events of the 1970s.  Readers will find it fascinating how this bo...

  • September 11, 2013

    9/11 2013

    This year will be the twelfth since America was attacked on September 11th. Bestselling author Frederick Forsyth in his latest book, The Kill List, wrote "Then came 9/11 and the West woke-up at last." After the attack in 2001 many were accused of ign...

  • September 5, 2013

    The Syrian Fiasco Laid Bare

    The Syrian fiasco is an example of the disastrous and dangerous foreign policy of President Obama.  The United States appears wishy-washy, weak, and incompetent due in large part to the rhetoric of the Obama administration.  America's allie...

  • August 30, 2013

    A Soldier's Life after Losing a Limb

    Many Americans know that the insurgents in Iraq and Afghanistan use IEDs as their weapon of choice.  These deadly homemade bombs have caused a significant rise in blast injuries, with more than 1,600 Americans having lost a leg or arm in combat ...

  • August 21, 2013

    A Maverick in his Own Mind

    Senator McCain (R-AZ) calls himself a maverick and straight talker. His daughter complimentarily called him a "badass." Currently the only ones who would probably use these adjectives to describe him are the mainstream media and the liberals that he ...

  • August 9, 2013

    John Roberts Was Wrong, and Here's Why

    Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) recently wrote a book, Why John Roberts Was Wrong About Healthcare, which is an excellent and compelling read.  Besides providing a gripping argument as to why Justice Roberts was wrong on the ObamaCare ruling, Lee also...

  • August 5, 2013

    The Voices of Fort Hood

    There was the cry of "Allahu Akbar," a gun fired, mayhem all around, with the end result of thirteen dead and thirty wounded at an Army base in Fort Hood, Texas on November 5th, 2009. The culprit is not just any terrorist but a major in the U.S. Army...

  • July 26, 2013

    Patriot Tour

    Reminiscent of Will Rogers with his earthy anecdotes and folksy style, Marcus Luttrell, the former SEAL who is also the author of the best-selling books Lone Survivor and Service will be speaking to Americans about issues dear to him. He will be kick...

  • July 20, 2013

    Two Necessary Books

    On June 30th Egyptians took to the streets in a 'second revolution' to demand the removal of the dictatorial President Mohammed Morsi. Raymond Ibrahim's latest book, Crucified Again: Exposing Islam's New War on Christians is a fascinating read given ...

  • July 13, 2013

    The Impending Train Wreck of ObamaCare

    Many have called ObamaCare a train wreck.  As it gets closer to implementation, most of its multiple implications are being revealed as terrible.  Many Americans have already seen the effects: college graduates are hired only as part-time e...

  • July 4, 2013

    The Meaning of Independence Day

    July 4th should conjure up feelings of liberty, freedom, and patriotism.  From Revolutionary times to the present, it is a celebration of the birth of the United States of America.  No one knows this better than those who have served and ...

  • June 27, 2013

    Endorsing the NSA

    The recent outcry about the NSA surveillance programs involving phone records and the Prism is getting out of hand. This scandal came to the forefront when Edward Snowden, a contractor to the NSA, leaked a series of documents about these surveillance...

  • June 20, 2013

    Vince Flynn, 1966 -- 2013

    Vince Flynn the prolific political thriller author has just passed away. For those who never read him, he was able to predict events before they actually occurred. His first Mitch Rapp book, Transfer of Power, discussed the threat of Islamic terroris...

  • June 19, 2013

    What the IRS Has Become

    The IRS has hypocritically ignored the Constitution, having targeted groups whose names included what America once stood for: patriotism, freedom, and the Constitution.  This will be emphasized on June 20, when Judicial Watch, the people's watch...

  • June 16, 2013

    A Valedictory from Chris Kyle

    Chris Kyle, the most lethal sniper in American military history, wrote a second book apart from his memoirs, American Gun: A History of the US in Ten Firearms. Kyle was a Navy SEAL who considered himself a guardian angel for U.S. troops, pr...

  • June 4, 2013

    President Obama's National Security Speech: Dangerous Lies

    In his latest national security speech, President Obama talked about wanting to close Guantánamo Bay, greatly reducing the drone program, and ending the 2001 Military Authorization Act, and he took credit for keeping Americans safe by supposedly defe...

  • May 31, 2013

    Woolwich Incident Reveals a Difference in Cultures

    As Americans remembered their fallen on Memorial Day, the British are mourning one soldier who was horrifically slain by two radicalized Islamic extremist terrorists last week. They hacked him to death with a knife and kitchen cleaver after ramming h...

  • May 27, 2013

    Remembering What Matters on Memorial Day

    On Memorial Day, all Americans should think about the sacrifices made by military service members, their spouses, and their children.  Instead, many Americans spend it as a day off of work, having a barbeque or watching baseball games.  Ame...

  • May 17, 2013

    The Whole Package: Military Families as Heroes

    Alison Buckholtz's book, Standing By: The Making of an American Military Family in a Time of War, is a very powerful reminder that the families of those serving are also heroes. Americans need to understand the trials and tribulations of being a mi...

  • May 8, 2013

    A SEAL vs. the Machine

    Gabriel Gomez, the Republican nominee for the Senate in Massachusetts, will be facing off against the Democratic nominee, Congressman Ed Markey in the June 25th special election. Gomez is a former SEAL Lieutenant, who served from 1991 to 1996. As ev...

  • May 1, 2013

    Intelligence and the Marathon Bombing

    Through its rhetoric and policies, this administration must take some responsibility for what happened in Boston on April 15th. During the Obama presidency not one person has been named as an enemy combatant, and the CIA is no longer in charge of int...

  • April 30, 2013

    Another GOP failure to play hardball

    I attended the 2013 Milken Institute Global Conference discussion between Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) and Congressman Eric Cantor (R-VI). What stands out is that, for the most part, Congressman Cantor allowed Senator Reid to get away with hyperbole and...

  • April 27, 2013

    The 9/11 Families confront the Marathon Bombing

    In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombing, many Americans reflected on September 11th, 2001. That date lives in the minds of everyone, but especially those who were most impacted, the 9/11 families. They spoke with American Thinker about how vi...

  • April 13, 2013

    Confronting the Bullies

    In her book Reconstructing Amelia, Kimberly McCreight brings to the forefront the compelling issue of bullying. Because of societal changes surrounding electronic media and parenting, bullying has become both easier and harder to avoid. It takes on m...

  • April 3, 2013

    The VA: a Culture of Disconnect

    Many veterans feel disconnected with the VA. They regard it as a huge bureaucracy that is very impersonal and unhelpful. The vets get frustrated because they do not know where to turn for help. American Thinker interviewed veterans and others in...

  • March 24, 2013

    MURPH: The Protector: Hollywood Gets One Right

    American Thinker recently previewed MURPH: The Protector, a feature-length documentary.  Anyone who has the time should view this film, since it is now playing in a very limited engagement this week at select Regal Entertainment Group Theatres. ...

  • March 21, 2013

    Fighting the Immigration Wars

    Those arguing in support of immigration reform believe in a comprehensive approach with the ultimate resolution occurring after the border is secured. There are many plans that have several of the same components; although, many skeptics still must b...

  • March 14, 2013

    Are military dogs just 'equipment'?

    There is a famous saying among dog handlers: emotions run down-leash.  Just as with a soldier, combat can affect a military dog. Canine Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, as it was named in 2010, identifies military dogs showing signs of hyper-vi...

  • March 9, 2013

    Remembering Ed Koch

    Ed Koch died this past February.  He was an iconic figure who should be remembered and revered for his independent thought. A documentary, KOCH, by Neil Barksy, a former Wall Street Journal reporter, premiered in Los Angeles on March 1.  T...

  • February 27, 2013

    Los Angeles: It Doesn't Have to Be This Way

    On March 5, Los Angeles will be voting for a new mayor.   This is more like a primary, since there will be a run-off unless someone gets over 50% of the vote, which is very unlikely. Los Angeles is in the same position as many other large c...

  • February 21, 2013

    Women in Combat: the Soldiers Speak

    Defense Secretary Leon Panetta this past January issued a directive lifting the ban on women for direct combat ground roles. The controversy over its logic is still swirling, and this administration still has to figure out how to implement it. Americ...

  • February 16, 2013

    Obama's Drone Obsession Ruffling Feathers

    President Obama's latest executive order allows for the killing by drone strikes of American citizens abroad.  The administration attempts to find its justification for this in American law: a targeted U.S. citizen has to have recently been invo...

  • February 10, 2013

    Getting Past Liberal Bullying: Conservatism Post-2012

    Ben Shapiro's new book, Bullies: How The Left's Culture of Fear and Intimidation Silences America, is a must-read for anyone interested in politics.  The book delves into who the real enemy is and how to combat him.  American Thinker had th...

  • February 3, 2013

    Decorated SEAL and author, Chris Kyle, shot dead at Texas gun range

    As many people are now aware Chris Kyle, author of American Sniper is dead. The former Navy SEAL, who recorded the most career sniper kills in US military history was killed at point blank range by a former Marine suffering from PTSD.  Kyle was...

  • January 31, 2013

    Benghazi Footnote

    Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's testimony before Congress regarding Benghazi suggests a revised version of Harry Truman's great slogan: "The Buck Stops Here," (Kind of.) It appears that this administration and their supporters have turned the Be...

  • January 24, 2013

    Gun Violence and the FBI

    Whether Americans agree or disagree with President Obama's new gun control proposals, what should be evident is that he ignored many other factors that can contribute to mass killings and murder in general. The president should have done his research...

  • January 19, 2013

    A Tale of Three Cabinet Nominees

    President Obama's national security nominees -- former Senator Chuck Hagel (R-NE), Senator John Kerry (D-MA), and counter-terrorism adviser John Brennan -- all have something in common: they appear risk-adverse and want to disengage America from the ...

  • January 11, 2013

    The American People React to Zero Dark Thirty

    The movie Zero Dark Thirty, about the hunt for Osama bin Laden, has renewed the discussion over enhanced interrogation techniques.  Kathryn Bigelow, the director, and Mark Boal, the screenwriter, point out that "torture" by CIA officers was inst...

  • January 2, 2013

    The Conservative Response to Outing Legal Gun Owners

    As Christmas was approaching, one newspaper, the Journal News of White Plains, New York, decided to take on Scrooge's personality of mean-spiritedness.  They printed an interactive map that included the names and addresses of pistol permit holde...

  • December 29, 2012

    The Moscow Club and Armand Hammer

    Joseph Finder's book, The Moscow Club, reissued this past Christmas, is a fascinating 'what if' story. When the novel was first published in February 1991 it was not a historical thriller, but rather chilling prediction of events that would actu...

  • December 25, 2012

    Understanding What It Means to Be an American Hero

    Two new books -- a novel by Oliver North, Heroes Proved, and a memoir by Medal of Honor recipient Staff Sergeant Salvatore A. Giunta, Living With Honor, delve into what it means to be a hero.  These former soldiers want people to understand that...

  • December 24, 2012

    Soldier's Christmas Eve

    While many soldiers coming back from deployment have shown their talents by writing books about their experiences, one former Marine, Scott Brown, chose to become a songwriter and a performer. The result is a group, the Scooter Brown Band, that sound...

  • December 13, 2012

    Middle East Exploding, and Obama Nowhere to Be Found

    Nations in the Middle East, some of whom were once allies of the U.S., appear to be defying America.  This is very evident when reviewing the events over the past six months in Libya, Syria, Egypt, and Iraq, and also among the Palestinians. ...

  • December 8, 2012

    Can We Reproduce Washington's Victory at Yorktown?

    Newt Gingrich's Victory at Yorktown is the third novel in a series about the Revolutionary War.  It chronicles how General George Washington needed a bold and decisive move to end an impasse; thus, he drew up a risky plan to engage the British a...

  • December 1, 2012

    California's Road to Perdition

    California was once the envy of everyone.   But this promised land is now being controlled by a super-majority of leftists, and the liberal, pro-union Democrats have only one answer to California's woes: to raise taxes.  With that in m...

  • November 25, 2012

    Iron Dome: A Game Changer

    In its fight to survive, Israel has a new weapon in its arsenal, a missile defense shield designated the Iron Dome interceptor system. Hamas fired approximately 1,500 short-to-medium range rockets on Israel from Gaza. They were intercepted ...

  • November 21, 2012

    Appealing to Latinos

    The USA is a country of changing demographics. With this shift the Republican Party needs to rethink its strategy while retaining its core values. The Hispanic community cast approximately eleven million ballots, with President Obama getting 70% of t...

  • November 11, 2012

    Veteran's Day and Afghanistan

    Today is Veterans Day, a holiday honoring those past and present who have served in the armed forces, including in the war currently being fought in Afghanistan. The president claims he will complete the troop withdrawal by the end of 2014, but will ...

  • November 3, 2012

    Unfolding Benghazi Disaster Destroying American Confidence

    If you are an American warrior, not only do you have to worry about the enemy, but you also need to wonder if the American government will have your back.  As more and more details come out about the Benghazi attack, it becomes clear that the pr...

  • November 3, 2012

    Replacing Sheriff Dever

    While all eyes are focused on the presidential election, those living in Southern Arizona are saying that one issue being ignored is border security. Unfortunately, they also will have an election on November 6th for a new Sheriff of Cochise County. ...

  • October 31, 2012

    Gov. Christie gives Mitt a Halloween trick, not a treat

    Governor Chris Christie (R-NJ) seems to be doing more to hurt Governor Romney's chances to become President than helping him.  First, there was Governor Christie's Keynote Address at the Republican Convention.  As someone who was there, it ...

  • October 30, 2012

    In Their Own Words: Obama's Effect on Military Families

    President Obama seems to have a disregard for those defending America.  Recently, on Jon Stewart's The Daily Show, he commented on the death of three Americans and Ambassador Chris Stevens: "... it's not optimal."  The mother of Sean Smith,...

  • October 28, 2012

    How Obama Snookered the Biggest Newspaper in Iowa

    The flap over President Obama's off-the-record interview with the Des Moines Register's editorial board was no blunder.  It was a carefully targeted publicity stunt, aimed at reaching a critical voting bloc in Iowa, the undecided and the Latino ...

  • October 26, 2012

    Obama at the Third Debate: Misstatements or Outright Lies?

    At the foreign policy debate, President Obama was condescending and arrogant, and once again, he misled the American public.  He seems to think that just because he says something, it's the truth.  American Thinker asked foreign policy expe...

  • October 24, 2012

    ARGO: Behind the Scenes

    The current number two box-office hit, ARGO, deals with the exfiltration plan formulated by CIA officer Tony Mendez to rescue American diplomats who escaped from the U.S. Embassy in Tehran after its seizure by Iranian revolutionaries in 1979. He cons...

  • October 21, 2012

    The Dysfunctional Obama Administration

    This administration is so dysfunctional that the right hand does not know what the left hand is doing. Monday night, during the debate, which excuse is President Obama going to use about the Libyan fiasco?  It was the video's fault; it was the l...

  • October 19, 2012

    Spotlighting Obama's Foreign Policy Failures

    During October 22's foreign policy debate, Governor Romney must spotlight President Obama's dismal failure on this issue.  American Thinker interviewed some experts for their opinions on what information the governor should be prepped with for t...

  • October 15, 2012

    The Blame Game

    The famous words of Harry Truman, "the buck stops here" do not apply to America's current president. Obama does not take responsibility or hold himself accountable for this administration's national security failures, specifically what happened in Be...

  • October 13, 2012

    Inside the Mind of a Liberal

    Mike Gallagher has recently written a new book, 50 Things Liberals Love to Hate.  This book is both humorous and informative, written by someone who has been a radio talk show host for over thirty years.  Included in his rundown are Walmart...

  • October 5, 2012

    Political Leaks

    There's nothing new about national security leaks.  Such leaks have occurred in every administration.  But the leaks of the Obama administration are greater in magnitude and sensitivity than those of most previous administrations.  Som...

  • September 28, 2012

    This Year's Election and Sports Analogies

    After watching the new Clint Eastwood movie, Trouble with the Curve, I thought about how this election year can be seen through sports clichés and events.  After all, it is a contest that has a winner and a loser.  Unfortunately, if Preside...

  • September 27, 2012

    Obama's Sequestration: Imperiling Us at Home and Weakening Us Abroad

    Muslim nations are imploding against the looming backdrop of sequestration, the trillion-dollar budget cuts mandated by the Budget Control Act, passed by Congress last year.  As of January 1, 2013, half of those cuts must come from defense, whic...

  • September 20, 2012

    The 'Security Leak Administration' and the Deaths in Libya

    Do Americans feel safer today than they did four years ago?  Considering the many dangers in today's world: riots in Muslim nations against U.S. interests, a U.S. ambassador and three others dead at the hands of jihadists, an undetected Russian ...

  • September 16, 2012

    Herzl and the Holocaust

    I viewed the new movie It is No Dream: The Life of Theodor Herzl, on the eve of the Jewish New Year and Yom Kippur, among the holiest days for the Jews. It is written by Richard Trank and Marvin Hier, narrated by Ben Kingsley, and stars Christoph Wal...

  • September 11, 2012

    The Dogs of 9/11

    As the years pass and memories fade, it becomes easy to relegate 9/11 to the history books.  It's been eleven years since that awful day, when three thousand Americans lost their lives.  American Thinker decided to honor those who have not ...

  • September 8, 2012

    Painting Florida Red

    Florida is a swing state with an abundance of delegates -- twenty-nine, to be exact.  Its importance is reflected in its size, the fact that many of the state officials are Republicans, and the fact that it has a very diverse population.  A...

  • September 2, 2012

    Clint Made My Day

    Mr. Clint Eastwood made my day during his speech at the Republican Convention.  As I sat listening to him for American Thinker, I enjoyed the truths he told through humor.  Eastwood did what Governor Chris Christie neglected to do, fire up ...

  • August 31, 2012

    The Women of the RNC

    They come from different regions of the country, yet they all have the same message: wake up, Republicans.  The Democrats and the Obama administration are waging a campaign to paint the Republican Party and Mitt Romney as "anti-women."  New...

  • August 29, 2012

    Jeb Bush on the Hope of Change

    At the Republican Convention everyone was talking about hope and change.  They hope that once November comes there will be a change of administrations. On the eve of his speaking at the Republican Convention American Thinker had the privilege of...

  • August 25, 2012

    Embattled Arizona Governor Stands Strong against Chicago Administration

    Governor Jan Brewer is once again fighting for the rule of law.  She has shown that she can also use executive action to thwart the hostile Obama administration. In June, President Obama, through an executive order, awarded a two-year deferral f...

  • August 19, 2012

    Newt Gingrich on the Romney-Ryan Ticket

    President Obama and his surrogates are running nothing more than a campaign of blame and attack.  They seem to be ignoring the facts, including the failure of the Senate to pass the president's proposed budget -- it was opposed 98 to 0 -- and th...

  • August 11, 2012

    Tyrants Looming: Obama and the Dictators of South America

    President Obama once again has shown through his words that foreign policy is not his strength.  He continues to allow dictators such as Hugo Chávez and the Castro Brothers to be seen as non-threats.  Remember in April 2009 that he patted C...

  • August 5, 2012

    Tough Times Ahead for Israel

    It appears that Israel might be facing the toughest struggle yet in its history.  There is Syria, a country possibly becoming a tribal state; Iraq, with a growing influence from al-Qaeda; Egypt, quite likely to become an Islamist regime; and the...

  • July 28, 2012

    The Fallen Angel: Fiction Based on Israel's Very Real Plight

    The Fallen Angel, Daniel Silva's latest book, will be another number-one New York Times bestseller.  Anyone who supports Israel will want to read this novel, since Silva paints a picture of why it is important to defend this Jewish state.  ...

  • July 21, 2012

    Arizona versus the United States?

    Arizona is fighting against a two-front assault.  The first is of no surprise: trying to secure the state's border against illegal immigrants.  The second one, related to the first, has President Obama and his administration using their pow...

  • July 15, 2012

    Baby in a Box?

    The rise of technology and research in the 21st century has brought about advances in biology and medicine, specifically in genetics.  Anyone who has read the excellent cautionary tale Bloodline, by James Rollins, will wonder about the balance a...

  • July 4, 2012

    Honoring the USA on Independence Day

    Independence Day, better known as July Fourth, is a national holiday established to honor the founding of America.  The holiday also commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.  American Thinker interviewed a few patriots ...

  • June 27, 2012

    Honoring Our Veterans Who Suffer from PTS

    June 27 is set aside as the national awareness day for post-traumatic stress disorder (referred to in this article as PTS).  Approximately one third of all soldiers who are fighting or have fought in the War on Terror have some degree of PTS....

  • June 23, 2012

    Service: A Touching Testament to Our Heroes in Uniform

    Marcus Luttrell with James D. Hornfischer has written another emotional story that the reader will not want to put down.  Titled Service, this one is the sequel to the compelling and gripping Lone Survivor. (Lone Survivor chronicles what happene...

  • June 19, 2012

    How to Handle the Taliban

    President Obama's apparent infatuation with drone strikes in Afghanistan has been getting some attention lately, with ABC's Jake Tapper covering the subject at Yahoo! News yesterday.  The question on everyone's mind is whether an increased relia...

  • June 2, 2012

    How to Meet the Cyber-Threat against America in the 21st Century

    Security through strength is no longer a completely reliable mission statement.  The cyber-threat is a great equalizer.  There can be an adversary from anywhere in the world. Though people tend to discount the cyber-threat since it occurs s...

  • May 28, 2012

    A Day to Remember Our Fallen

    On Memorial Day, many Americans have a barbeque, spend the day in a department store looking for sales, or otherwise enjoy a day off work.  What often does not happen is a reflection on the true meaning of the holiday. Memorial Day is intended t...

  • May 19, 2012

    In Defense of Enhanced Interrogation Techniques

    Jose Rodriguez, Jr., the former director of the CIA's National Clandestine Service, has written a book with Bill Harlow, titled Hard Measures.  Most of the book discusses how the aggressive actions of the CIA after 9/11 saved numerous American l...

  • May 12, 2012

    Mitch Daniels: Here's How to Trounce Obama

    On Saturday May 5, President Obama kicked off his presidential campaign, and it became obvious that Republicans are facing an uphill battle.  They will not get a fair shake from the mass media and will have to overcome the publicity given to an ...

  • May 5, 2012

    Meet Sergeant Rex

    Everyone has heard of Rin Tin Tin, but Sergeant Rex is the real-life German Shepherd military dog.  By all accounts, he had a great reputation for being a superior working dog, whose duty was to patrol and detect explosives.  Two of his han...

  • April 27, 2012

    California Caves to Illegals

    California is changing its laws in order to be "fair and compassionate" toward illegal immigrants living in the state.  Governor Jerry Brown signed the "California Dream Act," which allows illegal immigrants access to state aid at public univers...

  • April 20, 2012

    Scapegoating Our Soldiers in Iraq

    The case of Lt. Michael Behenna has all the intrigue and suspense of a Brian Haig political thriller, with the main character a JAG defense attorney.  Unfortunately, this is not a novel, but instead a true story of injustice.  According to ...

  • April 13, 2012

    Arizona Ups the Ante on Border Security

    President Obama's speeches on border security are heavy on sarcastic rhetoric but light on substance.  Remember his immigration comments in May 2011? You know, they said we needed to triple the Border Patrol.  Or now they're going to say w...

  • April 7, 2012

    Time for a Military Approach to the Border

    The Obama administration claims that the U.S.-Mexican border is more secure today than it has ever been in the last twenty years.  However, this ignores the fact that Mexico has higher levels of violence and that sections of the border are contr...

  • March 31, 2012

    The Future and Fears of Cyber-Warfare

    Ted Bell's latest novel, Phantom, explores the world of cyber-warfare and the role of computers.  After finishing this insightful book, the reader might wonder what the real implications of cyber-warfare are.  American Thinker interviewed m...

  • March 25, 2012

    Obama the Appeaser

    Although President Obama is not the Neville Chamberlain of the 21st century, he is rapidly moving in that direction.  He is much too accommodating towards the U.S. 's adversaries.  American Thinker asked some national security experts how t...

  • March 13, 2012

    The Battle of Keystone XL Continues

    As gas prices continue to rise to over five dollars a gallon, this administration appears to be doing nothing.  Actually, what they are doing is pandering to a group of the president's Democratic supporters by rejecting the Keystone Pipeline XL....

  • March 10, 2012

    Military Spouses: Same War, Different Fight

    As America's soldiers go off to war to protect their fellow citizens, their spouses are left to fight another battle.  As the soldiers' immediate family becomes their unit, the family left behind has to live with many sacrifices.  American ...

  • March 3, 2012

    Israel and Iran

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is coming to America on March 5 to discuss with President Obama Iran's continued development of its nuclear program.  The Atomic Energy Commission recently released a report stating that Iran has sharply...

  • February 24, 2012

    Act of Valor

    Watch out, Arnold -- the real-life action heroes are here.  Act of Valor, to be released on February 24, stars current active-duty SEALs.  Besides being action-packed, anyone who believes that movies should be realistic and not necessarily ...

  • February 22, 2012

    Female Military Pioneer Running for Congress

    Colonel Martha McSally, a Republican candidate running for Gabby Giffords' former congressional seat, has an interesting and highly decorated past.  In January 1995, she became the first woman in U.S. history to fly a combat aircraft into enemy ...

  • February 12, 2012

    American Sniper

    American Sniper, currently on the NY Times Bestseller list, is an action-packed book that reads like a political thriller.  Former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle in his autobiography allows Americans into his fighting world.  He takes the reader on a...

  • February 8, 2012

    Voter Integrity Laws Gathering Momentum across the U.S.

    A basic and elementary right of every American is to be able to vote without being intimidated and to make sure that he or she is not disenfranchised.  The Department of Justice has exclusively chosen laws it wants to uphold, yet it looks the ot...

  • January 29, 2012

    Why Eric Holder Must Go

    Ever since he was confirmed as attorney general, Eric Holder has had his own agenda, supported by the Obama administration.  As chief law enforcement officer, many of his decisions have not been in the best interest of this country.  Americ...

  • January 28, 2012

    Gov. Brewer On Her Tarmac Encounter with President Obama

    On January 25th of this year President Obama showed just how unpresidential he is with the confrontation of Governor Jan Brewer (R-AZ). She had every intention to hand him a letter suggesting they meet to discuss Arizona and to welcome him to her sta...

  • January 21, 2012

    Red Tails and Reality

    The 'friendly skies' did not exist over Europe when the Red Tails flew, as depicted in a movie released by Fox this weekend.  The Red Tails is the name used to designate the famous World War II black fighter pilots, the Tuskegee Airmen.  Cr...

  • January 20, 2012

    Marianne Doubtful

    Newt Gingrich's personal life has become an issue.  What a surprise!  I was waiting to see how long it would take.  Personally, I would rather have the candidates and media focus on what is needed to make America great again, instead o...

  • January 15, 2012

    Gilad Sharon on His Father

    Gilad, Ariel Sharon's youngest son, documents his father's life and times in the book Sharon.  Having been a close confidant, Gilad was able to comb through his father's archives: personal notes, diaries, and correspondences, to name a few....

  • December 31, 2011

    Obama's Foreign Policy

    David Ignatius wrote in the Washington Post, "... foreign policy could actually be President Barack Obama's strong suit as he campaigns next year." American Thinker asked foreign policy experts if they agreed. Candidate Obama in 2008 criticized Pres...

  • December 24, 2011

    Jackie Gingrich Cushman on Her Dad

    With the holidays approaching, families gather to share their love, support, and traditions.  American Thinker interviewed one of Newt Gingrich's daughters, conservative columnist Jackie Gingrich Cushman, about her dad.  She was honest, for...

  • December 17, 2011

    SEAL Target Geronimo: Fact or Fiction?

    The New York Times bestselling book by Chuck Pfarrer, SEAL Target Geronimo: The Inside Story of the Mission to Kill Osama bin Laden, has generated a lot of controversy over the events of the raid.  Much of the criticism appears to constitute a "...

  • December 10, 2011

    Kill Bin Laden

    Most people know that on May 1 of this year, America's Public Enemy Number One, Osama bin Laden, was killed.  John Weisman has written a riveting novel about the mission, KBL: Kill Bin Laden, A Novel Based on True Events.  Included in ...

  • December 3, 2011

    Profile of a Navy SEAL

    SEAL stands for the Sea, Air, and Land teams of the U.S. Navy special warfare unit, and they are today's heroes.  Americans have heard of their incredible feats of taking down the Somali pirates with three precision shots, thus saving Captain Ri...

  • November 19, 2011

    The New Gabrielle Giffords Book

    Gabby, A Story of Courage and Hope, is a book about the recovery of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, written in large part by her husband, Captain Mark Kelly. On January 8th of this year she was shot in the head while meeting with her constituents i...

  • November 16, 2011

    Illegal Immigration Foe Recalled in Arizona

    Last week in Arizona, a leading Republican foe of illegal immigration was recalled, in an election certain to be touted by the left as evidence of the unpopularity of immigration enforcement.  Jerry Lewis, who defeated Arizona State Senator Russ...

  • November 11, 2011

    Military Dogs

    Military dogs serve their country and are in the fight to defeat the enemy.  Author Susan Orlean in her latest book, RIN TIN TIN, commented that the military dogs work as soldiers, and that the American public has a special relationship with the...

  • November 9, 2011

    The Real J. Edgar Hoover

    If the goal of the new movie J. Edgar was to tear down J. Edgar Hoover, the filmmakers did a good job.  The film portrayed him in an unfavorable light, not as the person once considered a hero.  It makes innuendos about his sexual orientati...

  • November 5, 2011

    Gov. Jan Brewer Wins a Round in the Great Arizona Redistricting Battle

    Governor Jan Brewer once again shows she is at the forefront of doing what is right for Arizona.  The state's 5-member re-districting committee's Democrats and chairwoman wanted to turn a red-state congressional delegation blue by redrawing the ...

  • October 20, 2011

    Herman Cain's Campaign Autobiography

    A prerequisite for presidential candidates these days is to publish their autobiographies, and Herman Cain is no different.  His book, This Is Herman Cain! My Journey To The White House, profiles Cain's family life, education, work experience, a...

  • October 16, 2011

    State Sponsored Terrorism in Iran and Pakistan

    America has taken the fight to the terrorists, successfully forcing Al Qaeda to be on the run by killing or capturing many of their leaders.  However, the threat of state-sponsored terrorism, specifically in Iran and Pakistan, has come to the fo...

  • October 8, 2011

    An Interview with Former Senator Rick Santorum

    Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum is a Republican candidate for president.  He served as a member in the House of Representatives from 1991-1995 when he became a senator, serving from 1995 to 2007.  After losing his reelection bid, ...

  • October 3, 2011

    Reflecting on Obama's Israel Policy for Yom Kippur

    The Jewish New Year has just passed, and the Day of Atonement, where Jews all over the world reflect, is approaching. Personally, I am remembering my late dad, who was a staunch supporter of Israel.  Shortly before the Nazi invasion of Poland,...

  • September 28, 2011

    Unanswered Questions Haunt Family in 'Fast and Furious' Case

    On December 15, 2010, Brian Terry was murdered.  Brian was a BORTAC Border Patrol Agent, considered among the most dedicated and trained.  Congressman Darrell Issa (R-CA) and Senator Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) are conducting an investigation...

  • September 26, 2011

    Redistricting Chaos: Partisan Gamesmanship in California and Arizona

    The saga continues regarding the redistricting in Arizona and California.  Both states chose to take the mapping of state and federal districts out of the hands of the state legislatures and put it in the hands of "citizen commissions."  Th...

  • September 15, 2011

    Talking with Dick Cheney

    Vice-President Cheney's book, In My Time, is an insightful autobiography.  It chronicles his perspective on events in which he played a significant role over the last forty years.  It is not written like a textbook; in fact the prologue rea...

  • September 11, 2011

    Leaders Reflect on 9/11

    There are certain events that make a lasting impression.  Those that witnessed the horrific catastrophe on September 11th, 2001 will never forget, just as past generations never forgot about Pearl Harbor and the JFK assassination.  Almost e...

  • September 1, 2011

    Obama's Immigration Directive to Face Congressional Hearings

    Instead of worrying about Americans and legal residents, President Obama, looking towards the 2012 election, has decided to usurp Congress and push his immigration policy.  According to those interviewed by American Thinker, the Obama administra...

  • August 16, 2011

    Democrats Gaming 'Bipartisan' Redictricting Efforts

    If Ronald Reagan were alive today, he would be uttering his famous words -- "there you go again" -- to the Democratic re-districting commissioners in Arizona and California.  American Thinker interviewed experts to hear the ways the Democrats ar...

  • August 10, 2011

    The War on Senator Pearce

    Arizona State Senator Russell Pearce (R) is not yet a household name.  Most Americans are unaware that he is one of the leaders fighting to have states enforce the rule of law regarding illegal immigrants.  He has been at the forefront...

  • July 30, 2011

    Obama and the Drug Cartels

    The Obama administration is once again throwing curveballs to the American public on their policy for dealing with the Mexican drug cartels.  They are constantly stating that the border is safe and secure.  This July there were new directiv...

  • July 19, 2011

    Portrait of a Spy

    Many think of novels as being purely fictitious.  Portrait of a Spy, Daniel Silva's latest, is a superb story.  His goal is to write an entertaining book, yet one based on reality.  This is an exciting, action-packed thriller that take...

  • July 6, 2011

    The Af-Pak Theatre

    The debate between advocates of counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism has been ongoing since President Obama has assumed office.  Many of the former intelligence experts interviewed feel that to succeed in Afghanistan and Pakistan there is th...

  • June 30, 2011

    The Arizona Fires and the Border

    The three recent fires in Southern Arizona once again bring the issue of border security to the forefront.  These fires are an exemplary example of how the border is not secure.  Experts and residents in the area interviewed by American Thi...

  • June 13, 2011

    California: The Sanctuary State

    Americans are familiar with sanctuary cities and counties but now California appears to be heading toward becoming the first sanctuary state.  While Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Arizona have passed legislation taking a tougher stand on illegal imm...

  • May 30, 2011

    Obama and Immigration

    Earlier in May President Obama gave what was billed as an "immigration speech" in El Paso, Texas.  What he said was factually misleading and politically motivated.  He said nothing about the drug violence in Mexico, which is desta...

  • May 24, 2011

    Obama's Israel Speech Fools Few

    "D" should no longer stand for "Democratic" but rather the "disastrous" Israeli policy of the Obama Administration.  Those who support a secure Israel have to make an important choice.  This is one of those def...

  • May 13, 2011

    Jeb Bush, the Education Governor

    Jeb Bush, Florida's last governor, is known as the "Education Governor."  This became evident when he emphatically told American Thinker that "no, I am absolutely not running for President," because he wanted to concentrate a...

  • May 5, 2011

    Obama snubs 9/11 families at Ground Zero today

    Today President Obama is traveling to Ground Zero to commemorate the killing of Osama Bin Laden.  What is President Obama's purpose in going to Ground Zero if he could not be bothered to meet or invite all the 9/11 families who lost loved ones t...

  • April 10, 2011

    Border Security and Congress

    It is the Federal Government's job to secure the border, and it needs to step up and do its job.  There are some in Government who recognize that border protection is a national security issue and are leading the fight to ensure that America's S...

  • April 9, 2011

    Border Tales

    Border Security on the Mexican border does not receive the attention it should.  It must be considered a national security issue.  American Thinker interviewed border ranchers and law enforcement to understand their views regarding threats ...

  • March 17, 2011

    Pakistan, Friend or Foe?

    After recent events, some consider the Pakistanis as foes while others still think of them as somewhat of an ally.  Pakistan is a major Islamic nuclear power and has within its borders many strong separatist, ethnic, and terrorist groups.  ...

  • February 24, 2011

    Ask what your country can do for you

    The ideal espoused by President Kennedy, "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country," no longer exists today.  Wisconsin, Ohio, and other state employees refuse to see the real issue, getting states...

  • February 17, 2011

    Patriot Act Palpitations

    The Patriot Act is an important tool in fighting the War on Terror and should be permanently extended in its entirety.  In 2001, after the horrific September 11th attacks this bill was signed into law to dramatically reduce restrictions on law e...

  • February 10, 2011

    Muddling Through in Egypt

    Since last month's overthrow of Tunisia's President, Zine el Abi-dine ben Ali, the Middle East has seen massive protests ignited by political grievances and economic frustrations.  The experts interviewed are hopeful that Egypt and America's oth...

  • January 1, 2011

    The 2011 Congressional Agenda

    The year 2011 is noteworthy since it will be the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.  It is also a year when the Republicans will gain control of the House and have a strong say in the Senate.  American Thinker interviewed some influenti...

  • December 6, 2010

    Entrapment and the Portland Christmas Tree Bomber

    The recent arrest of Mohamed Osman Mohamud on November 26 demonstrates what a tough job the FBI has in keeping America's homeland safe. Mohamud was arrested in Oregon for attempting to detonate a bomb at the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony in...

  • November 24, 2010

    Too Much Leniency for Terrorists

    Alan Jacobson wrote in his novel, Crush, that "the goal of catching the offender before he killed on a grander scale was more important than [saving] one life." Protecting American society must be the first priority. People seem to have tha...

  • November 9, 2010

    The 'Wall' Continues to Hamstring Anti-Terror Activities

    The 9/11 attacks occurred in part because the intelligence on terrorist dangers was suppressed as a result of a policy known as "the wall." This policy prevented the intelligence and prosecution sides from sharing information. On April 13, ...

  • October 19, 2010

    Obama's Wars and National Security

    Bob Woodward's latest book, Obama's Wars, is irresponsible reporting on many fronts. He leaked stories, people's confidential thoughts, and important information that should have never been made public. Many feel that this book will have a negative e...

  • September 30, 2010

    Trying Terrorists

    Recently, the Obama Administration has put all terrorist detainee trials on hold.  Are they choosing to follow the Bush Administration and hold the Guantanamo detainees as enemy combatants? A former CIA official felt this is the most appropriate...

  • September 24, 2010

    'DREAM Act' Threat Remains

    Senator Harry Reid launched a sneak attack by adding the "DREAM Act" to the Defense Authorization Bill. Although the Defense Bill was temporarily sidelined Tuesday, most expect it to be revived at a later date. The Act will allow students w...

  • September 11, 2010

    9/11 Families on the Ground Zero Mosque

    It's been nine years since that horrific day on September 11, when America was attacked. Those living it day in and day out, the victims' families, are frustrated, upset, and saddened over issues surrounding the attack and their lost loved ones. Amer...

  • August 25, 2010

    The New Generation of Security Threats

    In Newt Gingrich's latest book, To Save America, he reflects on the five potentially catastrophic threats to the United States. Gingrich lists the threats as "Terrorists with nuclear weapons, Electromagnetic pulse attack, Cyber warfare, Biologic...

  • August 11, 2010

    Counter-Terorism vs. Counter-Insurgency in Afghanistan

    The War on Terror is a chess game. America always is able to "check" the terrorists but can never achieve checkmate. Experts emphatically agree that a sole counter-terrorism policy will not work since the Taliban and al-Qaeda are constantly...

  • July 23, 2010

    WaPo Targets Intelligence Contractors, But Lacks Context

    This week's series of three Washington Post articles  on American intelligence operations tried to create a controversy that does not exist. In parts two and three the issue of contractors used by the intelligence community was explored....

  • July 20, 2010

    Washington Post and National Security

    A recent flood of articles on national security leave many to believe that America's national security has been compromised by the media.  Detailed reports include the Iranian scientist Shahram Amiri's defection, the sabotaging of the Iranian nu...

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