On Olympic Bribery On Olympic Bribery
'Twas said the honest folks of Salt Lake City Deplored sins large and even itty-bitty. But, trying for the Games, they thought it pretty
Jan 28, 1999 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Justice Over-Decorated Is Justice Denied Justice Over-Decorated Is Justice Denied
Chief Justice Rehnquist now presides. He rules the chamber that decides If Clinton should remain or go. This role's important, that we know.
Jan 21, 1999 / Column / Calvin Trillin
One Lesson of the Impeachment of William Jefferson Clinton One Lesson of the Impeachment of William Jefferson Clinton
The middle names we have are, as a rule, Obscure, pretentious, odd or just not cool. So someone named John Bloomingblaise McGill
Jan 14, 1999 / Column / Calvin Trillin
McCain McCain
So now comes forward John McCain, A high-tech version of Gawain When with his steed, a Navy plane. He says he's forming his campaign
Jan 7, 1999 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Historic Question Department, 11th-Grade Division Historic Question Department, 11th-Grade Division
In every century, it seems, The Constitution's put to test. Important questions must be asked, And ours is, "Did he touch her breast?"
Dec 24, 1998 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Breakthrough in Biology Breakthrough in Biology
They now know how To clone a cow. The corollary Is pretty scary.
Dec 17, 1998 / Column / Calvin Trillin