Gingrich has been promoting English-only legislation. Some wonder why while others think the bloggers should give Newt a break.

Newt Gingrich argues that immigrants must learn English if they want to embrace the American Dream.

John McWhorter tells Gingrich to get out of the linguistic ghetto.

Benjamin Zimmer says that whatever you think of the English-only movement it is unfair to claim that Gingrich called Spanish a “ghetto language.”

Jeffrey Feldman challenges the historian on his history.

A look back: Geoffrey Nunberg, in an extensive article several years ago, explores the issues involved in the English-only movement.

Giuliani, Clinton v. Obama, Fred Thompson, McCain, and Romney--the '08 campaign is abuzz.

Arianna Huffington asks why the media ignores the fundraising facts in order to make Clinton look good.

Michael Tomasky says that Hilary needs to cut out her air of entitlement.

The National Review hoped that Giuliani would reach out to anti-abortion voters. They are disappointed.

Philip Klein says that Giuliani’s support for public funding of abortions hurts him with both social and fiscal conservatives.

Jonah Goldberg asks the real conservative candidate to please stand up.

Holly Bailey says that in politics raising money isn’t the whole picture—you also have to be careful how you spend it. Mitt Romney has been spending a lot.

Joe Conason writes that McCain’s continued support for the Iraq war is quickly diminishing his presidential hopes.

With the 15 British sailors free the pundits are wondering what this means for the West and Middle East. Some are asking what really made Iran release the sailors?

Robert Farley at "Lawyers, Guns, and Money" thinks that the comments of the right about Iran displays a "300" fantasy.

David Frum proposes targeted sanctions to put Iran in its place.

Tom Englehardt of TomDispatch.com asks why an Iranian diplomat was mysteriously freed at the same time as the 15 Brits.

Englehardt also offers us a piece by Noam Chomsky arguing that the best thing the U.S. can do to stop Iran is strengthen democracy at home.

Victor Davis Hanson says that either the EU completely stops all trade with Iran or an air strike is inevitable.

Hooman Majd says Iran's actions can be explained by the Arab street.

Charles Krauthammer says that the U.N. and EU only make the Iran situation more difficult.

Geoffrey Wheatcraft says that to understand how Blair botched the Iran hostage crisis we should look at how he handled the lead up to the Iraq war.

The Washington Post says that we shouldn't take Iran's release of the British sailors as friendly pragmatism.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released its report and the global warming debate heated up.

Raymond Learsy thanks the Bush administration for making the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s report less worriesome.

The Economist says that the IPCC report ends the debate between those who want to end climate change and those who would like to adapt.

Jay Homnick warns that the projection that gasoline will reach four dollars a gallon will hurt Bush more than the Dems.

Greg Mankiw reports that when it comes to greenhouse gas solutions a carbon tax might be better for business, but Wall Street prefers a cap and trade system.

As Pelosi continues her tour of the Middle East the conversation at home centers on who exactly represents U.S. Foreign Policy.

Michael Young writing in the Beirut Daily Star says that Pelosi should watch what she says.

Taylor Marsh thinks the Republicans are being hypocritical in their criticism of Pelosi.

The National Review reminds Pelosi of the Executive Branch.

Bob Geiger says that Pelosi is simply doing the hard work Bush refuses to do.

Gina Cobb complains about Pelosi's dress.

The Washington Post calls Pelosi's visit to Syria foolish.

Think Progress says the Post contradicted its own reporting in criticizing Pelosi.

With timetables and vetoes on the table the buzz about war funding is rising to a fury.

Dick Morris and Eileen McGann think that the Democrats will come out the worse in this game of chicken.

Kos argues that a timetable is what the people want and that Bush's veto, not Congress' timetable, is what will keep critical funding from the troops.

Thomas Sowell argues that Congress should wait until it has the White House to begin implementing its own foreign policy.

Nathan Gardels at The Huffington Post thinks that Bush should take a lesson from de Gaulle.

The Nation thinks the Democrats have the populist card to play against Bush & Co.

Gary McDowell at The Washington Times thinks Congress should consider the implications of its actions for the Constitution.

John Yoo at AEI thinks that Congress is faking its opposition to the war.

Leon Panetta argues that Congress and the White House need to send a unified message to the emerging Iragi government about its role in stabilizing the country.

Even though the Brits are free, opinions on Iran haven't been hotter since 1979.

Barry Lando thinks it's the Americans who should now worry about holding Iranian government officials in Iraq.

The National Review calls this a victory for Iran and warns the West of the consequences.

The Economist says Iran may be more afraid of talking to the West than dealing with sanctions.

Classicist Victor Davis Hanson says that Iran's current show off with the West is just one part of a 2,500 year history.

Westhawk, a former Marine, says that Iran hasn't gained anything from the sailor affair.

Hillary Clinton's campaign announced that it raised $26 million in the first quarter of the year. What does this mean for the presidential race?

The Washington Times thinks this is only the beginning and expects "to be staggered" in the coming months.

Arianna Huffington thinks the numbers aren't too impressive for someone who should be in the easy lead at this point. One fact she offers for her case: Obama raised his money from 83,000 people while Clinton raised hers from 50,000.

Salon.com asks just how much money matters in the presidential race.

On the National Review's "Hillary Spot" blog Jim Geraghty says to just wait until Fred Thompson enters the race.

Monday the Supreme Court ruled that the EPA can regulate greenhouse and other harmful gas emissions like any other pollutant.

The New York Times calls the ruling a great step forward toward fighting global warming.

The National Review’s “Planet Gore” blog, doubtful of global warming itself, thinks that regulating the gases we exhale is surreal.

Gristmill has a good summary of the ruling and plenty of opinion from their mostly green readers.

William Geiger tells the Bush administration to get used to "real" science.