Articles by John Hayward

John Hayward began his blogging career as a guest writer at Hot Air under the pen name "Doctor Zero," producing a collection of essays entitled Doctor Zero: Year One. He is a great admirer of free-market thinkers such as Arthur Laffer, Milton Friedman, and Thomas Sowell. He writes both political and cultural commentary, including book and movie reviews. An avid fan of horror and fantasy fiction, he has produced an e-book collection of short horror stories entitled Persistent Dread. John is a former staff writer for Human Events. He is a regular guest on the Rusty Humphries radio show, and has appeared on numerous other local and national radio programs, including G. Gordon Liddy, BattleLine, and Dennis Miller.

Justice Dept. ordered to produce list of Fast and Furious documents covered by executive privilege

Constitutional separation of powers returns briefly from exile, but can't hold the Fast and Furious stonewall...

John Hayward August 21, 2014

Netanyahu: "Hamas is ISIS. ISIS is Hamas."

The enemies of peace have much in common, but the West insists on treating them very differently.

John Hayward August 21, 2014

Obama drops quick statement on Foley beheading, then hits the links

His actions undermine remarks that were already full of dangerous misconceptions.

John Hayward August 20, 2014

ISIS beheads captured journalist

Another life is threatened if the United States does not comply with the terror state's demands.

John Hayward August 19, 2014

Mission accomplished for Texas Democrats: Rick Perry gets a mug shot

More liberals declare support for Perry against politicized indictment.

John Hayward August 19, 2014

Ferguson update: Police under 'heavy gunfire'

The facts of the case become minor background details against the tides of mighty Narrative.

John Hayward August 19, 2014

Progress against ISIS in Iraq?

Efforts to halt the advance of the Islamic State appear to be bearing some fruit, although perhaps not as...

John Hayward August 18, 2014

Rick Perry gets a taste of Democrat lawfare

Political indictment is fishy, sketchy, far-fetched, ridiculous and stupid, say liberals.

John Hayward August 18, 2014

Governor Nixon sends the National Guard to Ferguson

The truth is said to be "inflammatory," but allowing people to believe in dark fantasies certainly hasn't...

John Hayward August 18, 2014

Further misadventures of Obama's deleted administration

Federal judges and House committee chairs lose patience with the Administration's obfuscation tactics.

John Hayward August 15, 2014

Ukrainian forces engage Russian armored column

A tense situation might be in the process of exploding.

John Hayward August 15, 2014

Lingering questions from Ferguson

A change in police tactics and leadership brings great improvements, but the story of Ferguson is still...

John Hayward August 15, 2014

Not necessarily the news

Democrats howl as the National Republican Congressional Committee creates online "news sites" critical of...

John Hayward August 14, 2014

Protect the Precious!

The media keeps closing ranks around the President, when the public expects him to be challenged.

John Hayward August 14, 2014