The Right-Wing Outrage Cycle The Right-Wing Outrage Cycle
By the time the lie has been debunked, it’s too late.
May 4, 2021 / Tom Tomorrow
The Confounding Fathers The Confounding Fathers
Republicans want to be graded on a curve.
Apr 27, 2021 / Tom Tomorrow
Broken News Broken News
We interrupt this coverage of a tragedy with word of another tragedy.
Apr 21, 2021 / Tom Tomorrow
Anti-Facts and Anti-Vaxx Anti-Facts and Anti-Vaxx
Why would I take the vaccine when I’ve already injected myself with bleach?
Apr 6, 2021 / Tom Tomorrow
Alternative Facts Alternative Facts
“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
The Right To Bear Laser-Blasting Arms The Right To Bear Laser-Blasting Arms
Don’t tread on me, unless you’re in a mecha suit.
Mar 30, 2021 / Tom Tomorrow
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
A Zoom Call With Destiny A Zoom Call With Destiny
A glimpse of the future and lessons for the present.
Mar 16, 2021 / Tom Tomorrow
The Cat in the Tinfoil Hat The Cat in the Tinfoil Hat
Never take away a 50-year-old baby’s favorite toys.
Mar 9, 2021 / Tom Tomorrow
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