I Dream of Sheldon With the Bright Orange Hair I Dream of Sheldon With the Bright Orange Hair
(Sung by Republican presidential candidates to the tune of “I Dream of Jeannie With the Light Brown Hair.”) I dream of Sheldon with the bright orange hair. He need but beckon, and I’m quickly there. The views of Sheldon are OK by me. Always I agree, whatever they might be. Many are the good things about him. I love each. Mostly, though, I love the way he does free speech. I dream of Sheldon with the bright orange hair. He need but beckon, and I’m quickly there.
Apr 8, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Why Do So Many Leftists Want Sex Work to Be the New Normal? Why Do So Many Leftists Want Sex Work to Be the New Normal?
Yes, let’s erase stigma. But feminists, please: let’s not forget to talk about male privilege.
Apr 2, 2014 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Finally Finally
Kelly and Stepien became personally involved, although, by early August 2013, their personal relationship had cooled, apparently at Stepien’s choice. —From the Bridgegate report by Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher We know now why those access lanes were closed. Yes, those of us who had no notion’ll Be pleased that Christie’s lawyers solved the case: A jilted female got emotional.
Apr 2, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin
How Bill de Blasio Is Being Framed How Bill de Blasio Is Being Framed
The NYC mayor as fumbling amateur: this story writes itself, no facts required.
Mar 26, 2014 / Column / Eric Alterman
Case Closed Case Closed
Inquiry Is Said to Clear Christie, but That’s His Lawyers’ Verdict. —New York Times headline His lawyers did a thorough job. The governor has been absolved. They’d interviewed all Christie aides, Except, of course, the ones involved.
Mar 26, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin
What Paul Ryan and Obama Have In Common What Paul Ryan and Obama Have In Common
Paul Ryan’s racist comments have been the mainstream view of the Democratic Party for decades.
Mar 19, 2014 / Column / Melissa Harris-Perry
A Popular Referendum in Crimea A Popular Referendum in Crimea
The referendum will offer two choices, neither one of them “no.” —The New York Times The ballot was designed to show That they should change the status quo. It listed two ways they might go, But didn’t have a box for “no.” The vote turned Putin all aglow: Plain folks had dealt Ukraine a blow— In democratic vote, although They didn’t have a box for “no.”
Mar 19, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The Bigot’s Lament The Bigot’s Lament
After the defeat of Arizona's SB 1062, the religious right nurses its persecution complex.
Mar 12, 2014 / Column / Richard Kim
‘I, Too, Am Harvard’ Rocks the Ivory Tower ‘I, Too, Am Harvard’ Rocks the Ivory Tower
At Harvard, as elsewhere, students battle the banality of racism by turning insult into art.
Mar 12, 2014 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
Crisis in Ukraine Crisis in Ukraine
Republicans say Putin is the guy Exuding strength. To rattle his aplomb, Obama should show strength, though they don’t say Precisely who it is he’s meant to bomb.
Mar 12, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin