Calvin Trillin

Verse Columnist

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

A Short History of Bill Richardson’s Campaign for the Vice Presidential Nomination A Short History of Bill Richardson’s Campaign for the Vice Presidential Nomination

What Bill was asked to do Bill always did. There was no better soldier on the scene. So why at Veep time won't he get the bid? 'Twas lost behind the copying machine.

Jun 29, 2000 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Oh, Say It Isn’t So, Perot Oh, Say It Isn’t So, Perot

You really think you're going to go-- Just take your dough and leave the show? Oh, well. I guess we'll see you, Ross. We'll manage, somehow, with the loss.

Jun 15, 2000 / Column / Calvin Trillin

A Rise in Unemployment Arrives on Schedule A Rise in Unemployment Arrives on Schedule

You cannot find a job? No cash is flowing? You haven't paid your bills, which have been growing? You'll never get the money you've been owing?

Jun 8, 2000 / Column / Calvin Trillin

The Man Who Won NAFTA Emerges Victorious on China Trade The Man Who Won NAFTA Emerges Victorious on China Trade

So Clinton's found the key once more To triumphs he can savor: He takes the lead on issues that Republicans all favor.

Jun 1, 2000 / Column / Calvin Trillin

A Summary of Two Weeks in the Life of Mayor Rudolph Giuliani A Summary of Two Weeks in the Life of Mayor Rudolph Giuliani

The health news really walloped Rudy. He dissed his wife, and in that mood he Went strolling with his good friend Judi-- And found himself in deepest doodie.

May 25, 2000 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Corporate Responsibility Corporate Responsibility

So Ford now says the SUV Is very bad for you and me. It slurps gas to a fare-thee-well, And makes the earth as hot as hell. Its weight means any car it hits

May 18, 2000 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Second Thoughts on the Family Values Front Second Thoughts on the Family Values Front

Republicans, observing young González Removed at night, thought they could take some solace From hearings showing Reno as a baddie.

May 11, 2000 / Column / Calvin Trillin

My Advice for the Final Enraged Cuban-American Demonstrator in Miami My Advice for the Final Enraged Cuban-American Demonstrator in Miami

Some lessons can be learned from strife. The lesson here is: Get a life!

May 3, 2000 / Column / Calvin Trillin

A Question Concerning Al Gore’s Reconsideration of the Elián González Case A Question Concerning Al Gore’s Reconsideration of the Elián González Case

Sure, in our hearts we always knew That Albert Gore would always do Whatever it might take for him to win. How come, then, that this single case

Apr 13, 2000 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Extending the Elián González Policy Extending the Elián González Policy

Yes, any Cuban kid would thrive right here. At Disney World he'd surely have a ball. And over there he lacks what we revere. So maybe we should simply snatch them all.

Apr 5, 2000 / Column / Calvin Trillin

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