Calvin Trillin

Verse Columnist

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

Two Sets of Parents Hear That Ralph Nader May Run Again Two Sets of Parents Hear That Ralph Nader May Run Again

The word "spoiler" doesn't even begin to describe it.

Jul 12, 2007 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Blair Steps Down at Westminster (the Parliament, Not the Dog Show) Blair Steps Down at Westminster (the Parliament, Not the Dog Show)

How good a pup will Gordon Brown be?

Jun 27, 2007 / Column / Calvin Trillin

On the Tributes to Scooter Libby That So Underwhelmed the Judge On the Tributes to Scooter Libby That So Underwhelmed the Judge

It takes one to know one.

Jun 21, 2007 / Column / Calvin Trillin

George W. Bush’s Reception in Albania George W. Bush’s Reception in Albania

The President's offshore approval ratings get a boost.

Jun 14, 2007 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Alberto Gonzales Is Still at His Post Alberto Gonzales Is Still at His Post

Don't worry, he's got it all under control.

Jun 7, 2007 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Monica Goodling Testifies on US Attorney Firing Monica Goodling Testifies on US Attorney Firing

Follow the leaders.

May 31, 2007 / Column / Calvin Trillin

A Letter to Paul Wolfowitz on How His Departure From the World Bank Will Be Dealt With in His Obituary A Letter to Paul Wolfowitz on How His Departure From the World Bank Will Be Dealt With in His Obituary

Out, out, damned spot!

May 24, 2007 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Exit Tony Blair Exit Tony Blair

Fetch--go get it! Good boy!

May 17, 2007 / Column / Calvin Trillin

On Three Out of the Ten Republican Presidential Candidates Stating That They Don’t Believe in Evolution On Three Out of the Ten Republican Presidential Candidates Stating That They Don’t Believe in Evolution

The Big Bang is something else entirely.

May 10, 2007 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Studs Terkel, Listener Studs Terkel, Listener

In celebration of Studs Terkel's 95th birthday last year, the Nation's Deadline Poet paid tribute.

May 10, 2007 / Calvin Trillin

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