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
Bush Family Conversations on Retaking the White House Bush Family Conversations on Retaking the White House
The first son seemed anointed, then The tide began to ebb. Did anybody ever ask, "So could we bring in Jeb?"
Mar 2, 2000 / Column / Calvin Trillin