Calvin Trillin

George Bush’s Pledge to the People of New Orleans on the Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina George Bush’s Pledge to the People of New Orleans on the Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

The President gives us a lesson in drive-by personal diplomacy.

Sep 7, 2006 / Column / Calvin Trillin

The Choice on Iraq The Choice on Iraq

Here's how Democrats should spin the biggest political question in the midterm elections.

Aug 31, 2006 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Presidential Eating Preferences Presidential Eating Preferences

Everyone knows what his predecessors liked for dinner. But there's one special dish we'd really like to serve George W. Bush.

Aug 24, 2006 / Column / Calvin Trillin

‘Mushroom Cloud’ Rice, The Icy Spinmeister, Tries Again ‘Mushroom Cloud’ Rice, The Icy Spinmeister, Tries Again

Condi takes her "birth pangs" mantra on the road.

Aug 10, 2006 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Reading Less Bad News From Iraq Reading Less Bad News From Iraq

The papers simply cannot find the space.

Jul 27, 2006 / Column / Calvin Trillin

A Summary of Bush Administration Statements on Its Conduct of the ‘War on Terror’ A Summary of Bush Administration Statements on Its Conduct of the ‘War on Terror’

There's not a lot anyone needs to know.

Jul 13, 2006 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Historical Note Historical Note

For once, the President tells the truth.

Jun 28, 2006 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Some Perspective Some Perspective

Celebrating the death of Zarqawi, the President puts his spin on the truth.

Jun 21, 2006 / Column / Calvin Trillin

After Forty-one Suicide Attempts at Guantánamo Bay, Three Prisoners Manage to Kill Themselves After Forty-one Suicide Attempts at Guantánamo Bay, Three Prisoners Manage to Kill Themselves

Another winning strategy for Team Bush and its war on terror.

Jun 15, 2006 / Column / Calvin Trillin

As the Republican Base Grows Restive, George Bush and Bill Frist Receive Some Marching Orders From Karl Rove and Co. As the Republican Base Grows Restive, George Bush and Bill Frist Receive Some Marching Orders From Karl Rove and Co.

A vote to ban gay marriage always works like a charm.

Jun 8, 2006 / Column / Calvin Trillin

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The Choice on Iraq The Choice on Iraq

Presidential Eating Preferences Presidential Eating Preferences

‘Mushroom Cloud’ Rice, The Icy Spinmeister, Tries Again ‘Mushroom Cloud’ Rice, The Icy Spinmeister, Tries Again

Reading Less Bad News From Iraq Reading Less Bad News From Iraq

A Summary of Bush Administration Statements on Its Conduct of the ‘War on Terror’ A Summary of Bush Administration Statements on Its Conduct of the ‘War on Terror’

Historical Note Historical Note

Some Perspective Some Perspective

After Forty-one Suicide Attempts at Guantánamo Bay, Three Prisoners Manage to Kill Themselves After Forty-one Suicide Attempts at Guantánamo Bay, Three Prisoners Manage to Kill Themselves

As the Republican Base Grows Restive, George Bush and Bill Frist Receive Some Marching Orders From Karl Rove and Co. As the Republican Base Grows Restive, George Bush and Bill Frist Receive Some Marching Orders From Karl Rove and Co.

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Calvin Trillin

George Bush’s Pledge to the People of New Orleans on the Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina George Bush’s Pledge to the People of New Orleans on the Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

The Choice on Iraq The Choice on Iraq

Presidential Eating Preferences Presidential Eating Preferences

‘Mushroom Cloud’ Rice, The Icy Spinmeister, Tries Again ‘Mushroom Cloud’ Rice, The Icy Spinmeister, Tries Again

Reading Less Bad News From Iraq Reading Less Bad News From Iraq

A Summary of Bush Administration Statements on Its Conduct of the ‘War on Terror’ A Summary of Bush Administration Statements on Its Conduct of the ‘War on Terror’

Historical Note Historical Note

Some Perspective Some Perspective

After Forty-one Suicide Attempts at Guantánamo Bay, Three Prisoners Manage to Kill Themselves After Forty-one Suicide Attempts at Guantánamo Bay, Three Prisoners Manage to Kill Themselves

As the Republican Base Grows Restive, George Bush and Bill Frist Receive Some Marching Orders From Karl Rove and Co. As the Republican Base Grows Restive, George Bush and Bill Frist Receive Some Marching Orders From Karl Rove and Co.