Gail Collins's Blog, page 68

Expect the Unexpected

There’s nothing like a surprise! This week, the U.S. Senate actually passed something and liberal Democrats in Texas won a huge political victory.

Wendy and the Boys

In Texas, the 11-hour filibuster by State Senator Wendy Davis and companion protests were “like a made-for-TV movie.”

As the Court Turns

Brooks and Collins on same-sex marriage, race and civil rights.

Border Raids

Brooks and Collins review Rick Perry’s traveling salesman act.

The Other Side of the Story

The feds have said that surveillance programs have thwarted potential attacks. But is rummaging through little girls’ bedrooms really necessary?

The Revenge of Magic Mike

Hell hath no fury like a billionaire scorned. Just look at what a certain mayor has planned for four senators who voted against his gun bill.

Data, Data, What Do You See?

Brooks and Collins on domestic spying and foreign policy.

Intelligence for Dummies

All this news about how the government is keeping the records about our phone calls has raised some serious questions.

Power to the Preschoolers

President Obama may have a great plan to get every kid in America in preschool, but nothing is going to happen without an enormous groundswell of public demand.

Is This a Government Which I See Before Me?

Brooks and Collins on the prospects for immigration reform, Obama nominees and environmental action.