On Further Weiner Revelations On Further Weiner Revelations
He swore this stuff was in the past, But it continued on apace. It’s odd enough he showed his junk. It’s odder still he’d show his face.
Jul 31, 2013 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The Year for Redemption The Year for Redemption
Afraid your record of sexual misconduct will ruin your electoral prospects? No problem!
Jul 17, 2013 / Calvin Trillin
The Supreme Court Strikes Down DOMA The Supreme Court Strikes Down DOMA
“The court invalidated the Defense of Marriage Act, which denied federal benefits to gay couples who are legally married in their states.” —NBC News Those not in catacombs in Roma Will know the court has struck down DOMA. That’s great for gays in, say, Tacoma— Unless they move to Oklahoma.
Jul 3, 2013 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Immortality Immortality
Online, no matter what I say My words will never go away. In cyberspace they’re there to stay. For that I thank the NSA.
Jun 19, 2013 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Adieu, Michele Bachmann Adieu, Michele Bachmann
Gigantic tears into our eyes now well As we prepare to say farewell, Michele. We pliers of the small-joke trade are grieving. We so regret to hear that you are leaving. Oh, sure, we often managed to make merry With gaffes by Sarah Palin or by Perry. And Cain was grand; with Trump we had a ball. But you, Michele, were wackiest of all.
Jun 5, 2013 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Another Week in the White House Another Week in the White House
The IRS has made a mess That brings the White House many stresses. They need distractions, which they’ve got— Alas, though, those are other messes.
May 22, 2013 / Column / Calvin Trillin
A Week in the White House A Week in the White House
Benghazi and the IRS Already had the White House vexed. Plus Justice snooped on AP’s phones. A plague of locusts may be next.
May 15, 2013 / Column / Calvin Trillin
In Our Orbit In Our Orbit
Victor Navasky’s The Art of Controversy: Political Cartoons and their Enduring Power
May 15, 2013 / Books & the Arts / John Palattella
A Question A Question
For years we’ve been willing to conquer a place That’s nurtured, abetted or aided The radical terrorist threatening us. Should Cambridge, then, now be invaded?
May 8, 2013 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Barbara Bush on White House Dynasties Barbara Bush on White House Dynasties
We’ve had enough Bushes, the matriarch said. We certainly don’t need another. And Jeb, who was meant to have George’s at-bat, Smiles weakly once more at his mother.
May 1, 2013 / Column / Calvin Trillin