Punch Bowl

Whether you agree with her or not, Gail Collins' fusion of political satire with journalism makes her entertaining to read. I enjoyed reading her back and forth commentary with fellow New York Times columnist David Brooks in the run up to the 2008 election. I feel like she has a good idea of what Americans are feeling in their guts and is the only journalist at the New York Times who is brave enough to tell it like it is, regardless of party lines or ideology.