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“It was zero threat.… Some of them went in, and they are hugging and kissing the police and the guards—you know, they had great relationships.” —Donald Trump on the January 6 riote…

Apr 6, 2021 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Stephen Miller Presser

Stephen Miller Watching the TV News Stephen Miller Watching the TV News

Will he notice while watching the nurses and docs Who still fight the pandemic—our heroes, no doubt— Just how many of them have the colors of skin Of the people that he was so keen…

Mar 20, 2021 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Simple Electoral Strategy

Simple Electoral Strategy Simple Electoral Strategy

“Republicans in state legislatures nationwide are mounting extraordinary efforts to change the rules of voting and representation.”–The New York Times Their chances of winnin…

Mar 9, 2021 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Exit Trump, Sort Of

Exit Trump, Sort Of Exit Trump, Sort Of

When he got on that airplane to Florida, You could hear a great sigh of relief At the prospect of no longer having Such a man as commander in chief. Sure, his lies and his boasts w…

Feb 9, 2021 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Rounding Up the Capitol-Mob Lawbreakers

Rounding Up the Capitol-Mob Lawbreakers Rounding Up the Capitol-Mob Lawbreakers

Their faces were there in the picture ID was the simplest of tasks. They shouldn’t have scorned Dr. Fauci For saying we must wear our masks.

Jan 26, 2021 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Silver Lining

Silver Lining Silver Lining

The market is hitting record highs, even as the virus surges and millions go hungry. —The Washington Post Though others have suffered, the Wall Street guys got The bull-market prof…

Jan 12, 2021 / Column / Calvin Trillin

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2020 2020

We’ve had a year, you must admit, Whose misery would just not quit. At last, we offer this obit: We’re glad to see the back of it.

Dec 29, 2020 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Trump and Pardons

Trump and Pardons Trump and Pardons

The power to pardon is something he likes. It makes him feel king-like and strong. It’s lucky his kids and his cronies include So many who’ve done something wrong.

Dec 15, 2020 / Column / Calvin Trillin

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Trump’s Response to Losing the Vote Trump’s Response to Losing the Vote

Tradition in America relates That losing presidential candidates Speak graciously, in phrases meant to heal And serve to benefit our commonweal. And what of Trump’s will scholars b…

Nov 14, 2020 / Column / Calvin Trillin

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545 of the Children Separated From Their Parents at the Border 545 of the Children Separated From Their Parents at the Border

The parents of these kids have not been found. De facto orphans now, their lives are blighted. A question that we really need to ask: Why haven’t those who did this been indicted?…

Nov 3, 2020 / Column / Calvin Trillin

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