Gail Collins's Blog, page 65

First, the Good News

Who said the shutdown of the federal government was all bad news? Did you know the Congressional gym is open?

Frankenstein Goes to Congress

When it comes to Obamacare, Republicans are hanging on to the towel.

Congress Breaks Bad

This government shutdown has brought a whole new cast of characters into the national spotlight. Have you met Representative Labrador yet?

Congress Cracks Up

A collective mind is a terrible thing to lose.

Meet Dilly and Dither

The pope makes sense. Iran seems a little more reasonable. The Russians were quite helpful. And Congress is crazy.

Knowing When to Worry

The government shutdown is only days away, people! Here’s a rundown of what’s to come for you to print out and put on the refrigerator.

World War O

Seriously, people, why have the Republicans gotten so carried away with the issue of health care reform, a k a Obamacare?

Back to Boehner

The budget crisis is looming, people! So many important dates are coming up. Here is a rundown for you.

New York Has a Message

What lessons can non-New Yorkers draw from the city’s primary elections? Where do we begin?

Off to the Mayoral Races

From kittens on the rails to Central Park carriage horses, in New York this year, we have four-legged issues.