Gail Collins's Blog, page 50

Rand Paul, Paul Rand Quiz

What do we know about the latest Republican candidate for president?

And Now, Political Virgins

Lawmaking in Texas is back to being very, very personal.

Indiana Loses Its Game

The Hoosier State is in a mess, and its residents should feel free to blame their governor.

When Nancy Met Johnny

When it comes to the ways of Washington, when should our elected representatives just make it happen?

A Woman’s Place Is on the $20

If Andrew Jackson were replaced on the $20 bill with a woman, who should it be? Eleanor Roosevelt? Sojourner Truth? Make your nominations heard!

Oh, No! It’s a New Senate Low!

But there is good news to share, too. The House has been on a roll, if you overlook some a terrible budget proposal and assaults on hapless poor people.

Globe? Warm? Who, Me?

The popular response to questions about climate change and global warming seems to be: I’m not a scientist.

Hillary Clinton Comes Back

Is the email crisis a bad start to a 2016 campaign or a preview of the next 20 months?

Pearls Before Congress

Ladies and gentleman, are you ready for this? We have some bipartisan cooperation in Congress!

And Now, Homeland Insecurity

Getting Congress to fund the Homeland Security Department has us back in the land of fiscal cliffs.