Lindsey Graham, Legal Scholar Lindsey Graham, Legal Scholar
“It’s impossible to bring this case forward, in my view, fairly without us knowing who the whistle-blower is and having a chance to cross-examine them.”—Senator Lindsey Graham Th…
Nov 19, 2019 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Take the Country and Run Take the Country and Run
It doesn’t matter what’s on tape or how many whistleblowers come forward if Republicans insist on protecting their own
Nov 13, 2019 / Tom Tomorrow
The Transformation of William Barr The Transformation of William Barr
His past, they said, was proof that he Would be a pretty straight AG. But, going down a different road, he Became Trump’s most corrupted toady. The words that he forgot are these:…
Nov 12, 2019 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Dial M for ’Mpeachment Dial M for ’Mpeachment
It was supposed to be the perfect plan.
Nov 6, 2019 / Tom Tomorrow
History’s Greatest Victim History’s Greatest Victim
Republicans are racking their brains trying to think of anyone who’s had it worse than President Donald J. Trump, and they’re coming up short.
Oct 30, 2019 / Tom Tomorrow
Why Trump Released a Transcript That Revealed Him Committing a Crime Why Trump Released a Transcript That Revealed Him Committing a Crime
The call, he said, was proved proper. He’s called it “perfect” all along. That’s just more proof, if more were needed: He can’t distinguish right from wrong.
Oct 29, 2019 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Rudy Giuliani and the Secret Constitution Rudy Giuliani and the Secret Constitution
For crooked, rich Republicans, everything from “impeachment” to “subpoenas” to “crimes” is in air-quotes
Oct 22, 2019 / Tom Tomorrow
The Case Against Impeachment (According to Republicans) The Case Against Impeachment (According to Republicans)
It would be challenging, distracting, maybe even unconstitutional, and—most importantly—we don’t want to do it.
Oct 16, 2019 / Tom Tomorrow