The Swift Report

Home-Schooler Misspells 'Friend' in National Spelling Bee

The first round of the National Spelling Bee ended in tears for many of this year's home-schooled contestants. Fourth-grade Katie Hulmich toppled out of the competition after inadvertently swapping the vowels in 'friend,' while fifth-grade Derek Conley substituted an 'e' for the 'a' in 'secularism.' 

Bush to Tap Michael Brown for Supreme Court

In a surprise move, sources close to the White House say that President Bush will soon announce that he wants FEMA head Michael "Brownie" Brown to replace Justice Sandra Day O’Connor on the Supreme Court. Conservatives are cheering the decision, maintaining that Mr. Brown’s experience overseeing judges at horse shows will suit him well once he joins the highest court in the land.

Private Social Security Accounts Popular with Wealthy, Golfers

According to the liberal media, President Bush’s plan for private Social Security accounts is sinking like a stone. But when conservative blogger Deanna Swift took a recent trip to Florida, she uncovered a very different story. “Everyone I met was enthusiastic about the president’s plan,” says Swift, editor of the Swift Report, a popular conservative weblog.

Ballet Brawl Mars Nutcracker Opening

A ballet brawl engulfs cast members and theatergoers on opening night of the Nutcracker Ballet. Now some experts are warning that saturation coverage of the NBA brawl may be producing a spillover effect, causing violent eruptions from the ballet to the bowling alley. And one pro-family group says that only solution may be to stop broadcasting sports at all.