Charles Krauthammer describes Obama as dreamer in chief.

Deroy Murdock explains why the Jones Act is hindering cleanup efforts in the Gulf.

Michelle Malkin writes about movie nights and dancing lessons for illegal-alien detainees.

Jim Geraghty examines Bob Etheridge’s vulnerability following his angry outburst.

Mona Charen says that Ayaan Hirsi Ali speaks for the voiceless.

Thomas Sowell refutes the theory that the stock-market crash caused the Great Depression.

Reihan Salam criticizes several Senate Republicans for backing a bill that grants more rights to police unions.

Jeffrey Anderson finds that independents now favor the repeal of Obamacare.

Guy Benson compiles a highlight reel of Chris Christie’s unapologetic truth-telling.

Sterling Burnett reviews Robert Bryce’s book on energy.

David Pryce-Jones remembers the fall of France.

— Carter Reese is a summer intern at National Review.