Calvin Trillin

Verse Columnist

Calvin Trillin is The Nation’s “deadline poet.”

The Message Other Mayors Got From How Newark’s Corey Booker Came Out of the Great Storm The Message Other Mayors Got From How Newark’s Corey Booker Came Out of the Great Storm

It was the ultimate photo-op.

Jan 6, 2011 / Column / Calvin Trillin

John Roberts as Umpire: A Reprise John Roberts as Umpire: A Reprise

The Supreme Court judge turns a blind eye to corporate spitballs.

Dec 22, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Defender of His People Defender of His People

Henry Kissinger's Oval Office address.

Dec 16, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin

The Republican View on Extending All the Bush Tax Cuts The Republican View on Extending All the Bush Tax Cuts

Reaganomics makes a comeback.

Dec 9, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin

WikiLeaks Leaks: The Bright Side WikiLeaks Leaks: The Bright Side

Qaddaffi's one good decision.

Dec 2, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin

The Voice of Experience The Voice of Experience

Never leave a man behind.

Nov 23, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin

An Optimist Greets the New Speaker of the House An Optimist Greets the New Speaker of the House

It could be worse.

Nov 18, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Late-Night Comics Bid Farewell to Christine O’Donnell

Late-Night Comics Bid Farewell to Christine O’Donnell Late-Night Comics Bid Farewell to Christine O’Donnell

But not for long.

Nov 11, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Be Not Concerned That Two Conservative Groups Spent $50 Million on This Election Be Not Concerned That Two Conservative Groups Spent $50 Million on This Election

The Supreme Court said it's okay!

Nov 4, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin

What Virginia Thomas Was Saying to Anita Hill What Virginia Thomas Was Saying to Anita Hill

Standing by her man.

Oct 27, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin

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