Calvin Trillin

Verse Columnist

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

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

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

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

The Private Thoughts of a TV Anchor as He Observes the Iranian Election The Private Thoughts of a TV Anchor as He Observes the Iranian Election

What's in a name?

Jun 17, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Calvin Trillin

Quarantine Quarantine

Take our mayor, please.

Jun 10, 2009 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Sonia Sotomayor Sonia Sotomayor

Seeking balance on the scales of justice.

Jun 3, 2009 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Colin Powell and Rush Limbaugh Battle for the Soul of the Republican Party Colin Powell and Rush Limbaugh Battle for the Soul of the Republican Party

Fellowship of the ring.

May 27, 2009 / Column / Calvin Trillin

x