Calvin Trillin

Verse Columnist

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

I Dreamt That George W. Bush Adopted James Frey’s 3-Step Program–Denial, Larry King and Oprah–To Get to the Truth About the War in Iraq I Dreamt That George W. Bush Adopted James Frey’s 3-Step Program–Denial, Larry King and Oprah–To Get to the Truth About the War in Iraq

Maybe Oprah can get the truth out of Bush--just don't try to screen her questions.

Feb 2, 2006 / Column / Calvin Trillin

On Roy Blunt’s Promise to Reform Lobbying Rules If He Becomes House Majority Leader On Roy Blunt’s Promise to Reform Lobbying Rules If He Becomes House Majority Leader

With plenty of friends on K Street, Roy Blunt is not as forthright as his name suggests.

Jan 26, 2006 / Column / Calvin Trillin

George W. Bush Explains the ‘Signing Statement’ Issued When He Signed John McCain’s Anti-Torture Amendment Into Law George W. Bush Explains the ‘Signing Statement’ Issued When He Signed John McCain’s Anti-Torture Amendment Into Law

Using special "signing" language, the torturer-in-chief shows the world who's boss.

Jan 19, 2006 / Column / Calvin Trillin

A Member of Congress Tries to Recall Jack Abramoff A Member of Congress Tries to Recall Jack Abramoff

Testing a Congressman's memory of the former super-lobbyist: Good old what's-his-name...but me? I hardly knew him.

Jan 12, 2006 / Column / Calvin Trillin

The President’s Measured Response to Criticism of His Secret Domestic Spying Operation The President’s Measured Response to Criticism of His Secret Domestic Spying Operation

Since I am Commander in Chief, My powers to spy or debrief Are limitless. That's my belief. So go somewhere else with your beef.

Jan 5, 2006 / Column / Calvin Trillin

A White House Response to Senator Feingold A White House Response to Senator Feingold

Chastised by Russ Feingold for extrajudicial spying, the President who would be king invokes the divine right of kings.

Dec 21, 2005 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Pentagon Secretly Paid to Place Articles In Iraqi Newspapers: Another Lesson in Democracy Pentagon Secretly Paid to Place Articles In Iraqi Newspapers: Another Lesson in Democracy

This just in: The Pentagon offers yet another lesson in democracy. Just don't look for any bylines.

Dec 15, 2005 / Column / Calvin Trillin

A Transcript A Transcript

9/11 Commission calling, with questions on accountability. But from the White House side of the line come on answers, only talking points.

Dec 8, 2005 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Reprehensible Reprehensible

Dick Cheney channels Nat King Cole in an unforgettable rendition of the meaning of the word "reprehensible."

Dec 1, 2005 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Cheney, Speaking From Experience Cheney, Speaking From Experience

Cheney maintains tough guys never run: They stick. Well, don't they, Dick?

Nov 23, 2005 / Column / Calvin Trillin

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