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Town-Hall Meetings Town-Hall Meetings

Wing-nut democracy.

Aug 26, 2009 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Where Were the Birthers Born? Where Were the Birthers Born?

...And on what planet?

Aug 12, 2009 / Column / Calvin Trillin

William Shatner Peforms Palin Speech William Shatner Peforms Palin Speech

William Shatner, accompanied by bongo drums, re-enacts portions of Sarah Palin's resignation speech in his own classic style.

Jul 29, 2009 / The Tonight Show

Late-Night Comics Watch Sarah Palin’s Formal Farewell Speech Late-Night Comics Watch Sarah Palin’s Formal Farewell Speech

Don't cry for me, Alaska.

Jul 28, 2009 / Column / Calvin Trillin

A Fond Farewell to Sarah Palin A Fond Farewell to Sarah Palin

In her final speech as governor, Sarah Palin criticizes the media, denounces Hollywood and makes veiled Ashley Judd references.

Jul 28, 2009 / The Daily Show

Jon Stewart Slams Sotomayor Hearings Jon Stewart Slams Sotomayor Hearings

A salute to the utter ridiculousness of GOP Senator Lindsay Graham of South Carolina.

Jul 20, 2009 / The Daily Show

Sotomayor Hearings: White Men Can’t Judge Sotomayor Hearings: White Men Can’t Judge

Jon Stewart takes on the absurdity of Senate confirmation hearings by deflating the pomposity of senators from both parties.

Jul 15, 2009 / The Daily Show

Hush, Little Cindy Hush, Little Cindy

Sleep tight, mistress.

Jul 15, 2009 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Ensign, Sanford and Multi-tasking Ensign, Sanford and Multi-tasking

Zipper trouble.

Jul 1, 2009 / Column / Calvin Trillin

On a Confession of Adultery by Senator John Ensign On a Confession of Adultery by Senator John Ensign

Another creepy GOP sex scandal.

Jun 23, 2009 / Column / Calvin Trillin

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