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Berlusconi Scandals Berlusconi Scandals

Old satyrs revere Berlusconi. When finding himself home alone, he Just pays a good wage For girls underage, And gets them, though he’s old and bony.

Jan 27, 2011 / Column / Calvin Trillin

A Short Analysis of Sarah Palin’s Video Speech on the Tucson Shootings A Short Analysis of Sarah Palin’s Video Speech on the Tucson Shootings

What's uppermost on her mind.

Jan 20, 2011 / Column / Calvin Trillin

House Republicans Plan Symbolic Repeal Vote on the Healthcare Law House Republicans Plan Symbolic Repeal Vote on the Healthcare Law

"We'll show the poor."

Jan 13, 2011 / Column / Calvin Trillin

The Message Other Mayors Got From How Newark’s Corey Booker Came Out of the Great Storm The Message Other Mayors Got From How Newark’s Corey Booker Came Out of the Great Storm

It was the ultimate photo-op.

Jan 6, 2011 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Defender of His People Defender of His People

Henry Kissinger's Oval Office address.

Dec 16, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin

The Republican View on Extending All the Bush Tax Cuts The Republican View on Extending All the Bush Tax Cuts

Reaganomics makes a comeback.

Dec 9, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin

WikiLeaks Leaks: The Bright Side WikiLeaks Leaks: The Bright Side

Qaddaffi's one good decision.

Dec 2, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin

The Voice of Experience The Voice of Experience

Never leave a man behind.

Nov 23, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin

An Optimist Greets the New Speaker of the House An Optimist Greets the New Speaker of the House

It could be worse.

Nov 18, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Late-Night Comics Bid Farewell to Christine O’Donnell

Late-Night Comics Bid Farewell to Christine O’Donnell Late-Night Comics Bid Farewell to Christine O’Donnell

But not for long.

Nov 11, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin

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