Calvin Trillin

Verse Columnist

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

Some Perspective Some Perspective

Celebrating the death of Zarqawi, the President puts his spin on the truth.

Jun 21, 2006 / Column / Calvin Trillin

After Forty-one Suicide Attempts at Guantánamo Bay, Three Prisoners Manage to Kill Themselves After Forty-one Suicide Attempts at Guantánamo Bay, Three Prisoners Manage to Kill Themselves

Another winning strategy for Team Bush and its war on terror.

Jun 15, 2006 / Column / Calvin Trillin

As the Republican Base Grows Restive, George Bush and Bill Frist Receive Some Marching Orders From Karl Rove and Co. As the Republican Base Grows Restive, George Bush and Bill Frist Receive Some Marching Orders From Karl Rove and Co.

A vote to ban gay marriage always works like a charm.

Jun 8, 2006 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Bush Is Asked Again If He Can Recall Any Mistakes Bush Is Asked Again If He Can Recall Any Mistakes

A contrite Commander in Chief will watch his words from here on.

Jun 1, 2006 / Column / Calvin Trillin

On John McCain’s Willingness to Speak at Jerry Falwell’s University On John McCain’s Willingness to Speak at Jerry Falwell’s University

What it takes to make him change his mind.

May 25, 2006 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Reassurance on Phone Call Records… Reassurance on Phone Call Records…

Don't worry. Just trust them.

May 18, 2006 / Column / Calvin Trillin

The Great Decider The Great Decider

A doo-wop ditty, performed by the decider-in-chief.

May 11, 2006 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Cheney at the Pump Cheney at the Pump

Why should anyone be surprised that Dick Cheney's good oil boys are making out like bandits?

May 4, 2006 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Adieu, Scott McClellan Adieu, Scott McClellan

Goodbye to a Bush official who has been remarkably consistent.

Apr 27, 2006 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Calls For Rumsfeld’s Resignation Calls For Rumsfeld’s Resignation

The Pentagon chief has been too wrong for too long.

Apr 20, 2006 / Column / Calvin Trillin

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