Republicans on the Latest Job and Growth Reports Republicans on the Latest Job and Growth Reports
We hate the programs he’s pursuing. We’re sure that up Obama’s screwing. So what about the stats we’re viewing? They must be someone else’s doing.
Dec 9, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The Republican Response to Obama’s Immigration Move The Republican Response to Obama’s Immigration Move
“Be positive,” the GOP’s advised. “Suggest another way to ease the plight Of families and kids already here.” Well, fine, but how about the wacko right?
Nov 25, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Obstacles Limit Targets and Pace of Strikes on ISIS Obstacles Limit Targets and Pace of Strikes on ISIS
—Headline, The New York Times
Nov 12, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin
By the Way By the Way
Obamacare Loses Power as a Campaign Issue —Headline, The New York Times
Nov 5, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Bushes, Led by W., Rally to Make Jeb ‘45’ Bushes, Led by W., Rally to Make Jeb ‘45’
—Headline, The New York Times
Oct 29, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin
On the Reappearance of Kim Jong-un On the Reappearance of Kim Jong-un
At last there was a glimpse of Kim. And he looked fit, though still not slim. For some, the sight of Kim was grim: They’d hoped they’d seen the back of him.
Oct 22, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Texas Voter-ID Law Reinstated Texas Voter-ID Law Reinstated
We’ll stop them for the documents they lack, And then we’ll try to get the poll tax back.
Oct 15, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin
A Summary of the Realignment of Public Opinion Concerning the Agency Responsible for the Protection of the President and His Family A Summary of the Realignment of Public Opinion Concerning the Agency Responsible for the Protection of the President and His Family
The Secret Service Now makes us nervous.
Oct 8, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The Coalition Against ISIS The Coalition Against ISIS
The White House talks of burden-shifting, But guess who’ll do the heavy lifting? If bombs won’t turn this thing around, Whose boots will those be on the ground?
Oct 1, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin
What the Global-Warming Deniers Thought of Those in the ‘People’s Climate March’ What the Global-Warming Deniers Thought of Those in the ‘People’s Climate March’
We doubt the statistics upon which they’ve dwelt. It’s best to do nothing and see if we melt.
Sep 24, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin