Calvin Trillin

Verse Columnist

Calvin Trillin is The Nation’s “deadline poet.”

A Bipartisan Memo From Congress to Wall Street A Bipartisan Memo From Congress to Wall Street

Our elected representatives know who pays the bills.

Apr 29, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin

‘SEC Accuses Goldman of Fraud in Housing Deal’ ‘SEC Accuses Goldman of Fraud in Housing Deal’

  'SEC Accuses Goldman of Fraud in Housing Deal'      --Headline in the New York Times   They're doing God's work, their CEO said. They're kings of The Street. They are regal. So now we must ask if God ever knew That some of his work was illegal.

Apr 22, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin

A Guide to Discussing the News for Responsible and Serious-Minded Citizens A Guide to Discussing the News for Responsible and Serious-Minded Citizens

 Hot topics.

Apr 16, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin

In Defense of Hamid Karzai In Defense of Hamid Karzai

Redeeming our faltering ally.

Apr 15, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Explaining Michael Steele Explaining Michael Steele

What's his deal?

Apr 8, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin

On Right-Wing Apoplexy On Right-Wing Apoplexy

What caused this healthcare fit?

Mar 31, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Poor Eric Massa Poor Eric Massa

He's in a pickle.

Mar 18, 2010 / Calvin Trillin

Future Governor Races in New York; A Voter Speaks Future Governor Races in New York; A Voter Speaks

Grading on the curve.

Mar 10, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin

The Legislative Agenda of Congressional Republicans The Legislative Agenda of Congressional Republicans

Harking back to the Reagan years.

Mar 3, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Alexander Haig Dies; Said He Was in Charge After Reagan Was Shot Alexander Haig Dies; Said He Was in Charge After Reagan Was Shot

As if.

Feb 24, 2010 / Books & the Arts / Calvin Trillin

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