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
Moms to NRA: Grow Up! Moms to NRA: Grow Up!
In the end, after months of waffling, I violated my principles and went to the Million Mom March for gun control--make that "common-sense gun control." I've never liked maternali...
May 25, 2000 / Column / Katha Pollitt
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
Disinterestedness Dies Disinterestedness Dies
When, in 1980, George Will was discovered to be coaching Ronald Reagan on debating tactics one minute and pronouncing him a "thoroughbred performer" the next, journalists profess...
May 18, 2000 / Column / Eric Alterman
Memory Lapses From Ted Olson Memory Lapses From Ted Olson
Remember when Hillary Clinton dared suggest that a vast right-wing conspiracy was behind the campaign to destroy her husband's presidency? Well, the troubles besetting the nomina...
May 15, 2000 / Column / Robert Scheer
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
Underground Against the Taliban Underground Against the Taliban
The atrocities of the Afghan Taliban toward women have been widely reported in the Western press: women banned from work; forbidden to leave their homes unless shrouded in the bu...
May 11, 2000 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Cheney Is an Oaf on Conservation Cheney Is an Oaf on Conservation
His considerable portfolio reflects his identity as a Texas oilman and a friend to oil-rich Saudis.
May 8, 2000 / Column / Robert Scheer
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
Back to the Forward Back to the Forward
I start to worry whenever the Wall Street Journal editorial page cites theliberalNewRepublic for support.
May 3, 2000 / Column / Eric Alterman