Exit Robert (The Torch) Torricelli Exit Robert (The Torch) Torricelli
The Torch could not make folks forget
The graft for which he's cited.
The only slogan left to use
Was "Never been indicted."
Oct 3, 2002 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Al Gore, democrat Al Gore, democrat
Something about Al Gore brings out the worst in people, and nowhere is this truer than in the so-called "liberal media." Journalists' "default" position on Gore, Joe Klein note...
Oct 3, 2002 / Column / Eric Alterman
There’s No, No In Your Eyes There’s No, No In Your Eyes
As Sung to Saddam Hussein by George W. Bush
(With apologies to Eddy Howard, and anybody who becomes collateral damage)
Sep 26, 2002 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Wellstone and the War Wellstone and the War
Even as Minnesota Senator Paul Wellstone announced his opposition to George W.
Sep 25, 2002 / John Nichols
Building a Coalition, W.-Style Building a Coalition, W.-Style
We'll talk to Germany and France,
Brief Russians and Chinese,
Consult with Turkey and Japan,
Then do just as we please.
Sep 12, 2002 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Reformer From Goldman Sachs Reformer From Goldman Sachs
Senator Corzine speaks from knowledge when he calls for regulatory reform.
Sep 11, 2002 / Feature / William Greider
Dick Cheney’s Nightmare of Peace Dick Cheney’s Nightmare of Peace
In the dreams of Dick Cheney, to which I am not privy, I imagine there are boldly contrasting scenes of victory and despair.
Sep 4, 2002 / Column / Robert Scheer
The Imperial Presidency The Imperial Presidency
The August 26 speech by Vice President Dick Cheney at the Veterans of Foreign Wars convention in Nashville has made at least two things clear: first, that the Bush Administration ...
Aug 29, 2002 / The Editors
The Soul of the Worker The Soul of the Worker
I was born into the House of Labor. My father was a Teamster who drove a truck for thirty-five years. He died with his first retirement check in his pocket, uncashed.
Aug 28, 2002 / Dennis Kucinich
The Accidental Commoner The Accidental Commoner
Al Gore is a man of the people.
At least, that's the case as we speak.
The earth-toney Harvard elitist,
Though gone, could return by next week.
Aug 15, 2002 / Column / Calvin Trillin