As Elena Kagan’s Confirmation Hearing Approaches, We’re Reminded of John Roberts’s Promise to Be an Umpire Calling Balls and Strikes As Elena Kagan’s Confirmation Hearing Approaches, We’re Reminded of John Roberts’s Promise to Be an Umpire Calling Balls and Strikes
It's a shifty strike zone.
May 20, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The Sad Tale of Gordon Brown, Starting With
 the First Debate The Sad Tale of Gordon Brown, Starting With
 the First Debate
The man doesn't smile.
May 13, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin
On the Gulf Oil Spill On the Gulf Oil Spill
Enough to make you ill.
May 5, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin
‘SEC Accuses Goldman of Fraud in Housing Deal’ ‘SEC Accuses Goldman of Fraud in Housing Deal’
'SEC Accuses Goldman of Fraud in Housing Deal' --Headline in the New York Times They're doing God's work, their CEO said. They're kings of The Street. They are regal. So now we must ask if God ever knew That some of his work was illegal.
Apr 22, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin
A Guide to Discussing the News for Responsible and Serious-Minded Citizens A Guide to Discussing the News for Responsible and Serious-Minded Citizens
Hot topics.
Apr 16, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin
In Defense of Hamid Karzai In Defense of Hamid Karzai
Redeeming our faltering ally.
Apr 15, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Explaining Michael Steele Explaining Michael Steele
What's his deal?
Apr 8, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin
On Right-Wing Apoplexy On Right-Wing Apoplexy
What caused this healthcare fit?
Mar 31, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Future Governor Races in New York; A Voter Speaks Future Governor Races in New York; A Voter Speaks
Grading on the curve.
Mar 10, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The Legislative Agenda of Congressional Republicans The Legislative Agenda of Congressional Republicans
Harking back to the Reagan years.
Mar 3, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin