Calvin Trillin

Verse Columnist

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

A Summary of Two Weeks in the Life of Mayor Rudolph Giuliani A Summary of Two Weeks in the Life of Mayor Rudolph Giuliani

The health news really walloped Rudy. He dissed his wife, and in that mood he Went strolling with his good friend Judi-- And found himself in deepest doodie.

May 25, 2000 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Corporate Responsibility Corporate Responsibility

So Ford now says the SUV Is very bad for you and me. It slurps gas to a fare-thee-well, And makes the earth as hot as hell. Its weight means any car it hits

May 18, 2000 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Second Thoughts on the Family Values Front Second Thoughts on the Family Values Front

Republicans, observing young González Removed at night, thought they could take some solace From hearings showing Reno as a baddie.

May 11, 2000 / Column / Calvin Trillin

My Advice for the Final Enraged Cuban-American Demonstrator in Miami My Advice for the Final Enraged Cuban-American Demonstrator in Miami

Some lessons can be learned from strife. The lesson here is: Get a life!

May 3, 2000 / Column / Calvin Trillin

A Question Concerning Al Gore’s Reconsideration of the Elián González Case A Question Concerning Al Gore’s Reconsideration of the Elián González Case

Sure, in our hearts we always knew That Albert Gore would always do Whatever it might take for him to win. How come, then, that this single case

Apr 13, 2000 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Extending the Elián González Policy Extending the Elián González Policy

Yes, any Cuban kid would thrive right here. At Disney World he'd surely have a ball. And over there he lacks what we revere. So maybe we should simply snatch them all.

Apr 5, 2000 / Column / Calvin Trillin

John McCain Is Welcomed Back to the Senate John McCain Is Welcomed Back to the Senate

Well, John, it's nice to have you back again. Your colleagues all paid close attention when You cast all those aspersions on this house.

Mar 30, 2000 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Second Thoughts Second Thoughts

So what was the matter with Kasich? And what was so bad about Dole? And why did we sour on poor Gary Bauer And find naught in Hatch to extol?

Mar 22, 2000 / Column / Calvin Trillin

The Outcome of the Primaries The Outcome of the Primaries

So after the excitement fades, We end up with the norm: Both candidates are regulars Who say they're for reform.

Mar 16, 2000 / Column / Calvin Trillin

A Robertson Republican A Robertson Republican

(A Gilbert and Sullivan Solo for George W. Bush)

Mar 9, 2000 / Column / Calvin Trillin

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