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
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
A ‘Daily Show’ Cocreator on Karens, Crickets, and Comedy After Trump A ‘Daily Show’ Cocreator on Karens, Crickets, and Comedy After Trump
Lizz Winstead says, “If you can still laugh, you haven’t lost your capacity for hope.”
Jan 13, 2021 / Q&A / Rima Parikh
The World’s Greatest Democracy The World’s Greatest Democracy
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Jan 12, 2021 / Tom Tomorrow
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
Breakfast Table With Jewish Newsletters Breakfast Table With Jewish Newsletters
An argument with myself.
Jan 1, 2021 / Wallace Shawn
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
This Is What the Founding Fathers Wanted This Is What the Founding Fathers Wanted
Just another day of wrecking America for fun and profit.
Dec 15, 2020 / Tom Tomorrow
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
Trump’s Dilemma: Who Will Give Him Asylum Now? Trump’s Dilemma: Who Will Give Him Asylum Now?
The best candidate, by far, is Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un, the despotic ruler of North Korea.
Dec 8, 2020 / Ariel Dorfman