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P-Funk Politics P-Funk Politics

As hurricane season began in earnest, Ray Nagin, who famously declared New Orleans a "chocolate city," began his second term as mayor. What better time to appreciate the way Georg...

Jun 5, 2006 / Books & the Arts / Ned Sublette

The Rockies Pitch Religion The Rockies Pitch Religion

The Colorado Rockies recruit Christian players and claim God is at work on their game. Major League Baseball woos evangelicals with special "Faith Days at the Park." Something's go...

Jun 2, 2006 / Column / Dave Zirin

Bush Is Asked Again If He Can Recall Any Mistakes Bush Is Asked Again If He Can Recall Any Mistakes

A contrite Commander in Chief will watch his words from here on.

Jun 1, 2006 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Cellmates’ Reunion Cellmates’ Reunion

Desperate for medical care, an ailing granny pies the President and finds a soft bed in a country club prison. It's enough to make you go out and commit a crime.

Jun 1, 2006 / Editorial / Barbara Garson

Ricky Williams Dreams of Canada Ricky Williams Dreams of Canada

Former Heisman trophy winner and ganja-smoking peacenik Ricky Williams is contemplating the sweet life in the Canadian Football League. Here's hoping he finds it.

May 26, 2006 / Feature / Dave Zirin

Sorel’s People Sorel’s People

In Literary Lives, caricaturist Edward Sorel tells all and then some about giants like Yeats, Proust, Hellman and Jung within the humble frame of a comic strip.

May 26, 2006 / Books & the Arts / Richard Lingeman

On John McCain’s Willingness to Speak at Jerry Falwell’s University On John McCain’s Willingness to Speak at Jerry Falwell’s University

What it takes to make him change his mind.

May 25, 2006 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Reassurance on Phone Call Records… Reassurance on Phone Call Records…

Don't worry. Just trust them.

May 18, 2006 / Column / Calvin Trillin

The Great Decider The Great Decider

A doo-wop ditty, performed by the decider-in-chief.

May 11, 2006 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Cheney at the Pump Cheney at the Pump

Why should anyone be surprised that Dick Cheney's good oil boys are making out like bandits?

May 4, 2006 / Column / Calvin Trillin

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