Nicholas Kristof

American journalist and political commentator · United States · On the map · Journalists · Born 1959 · age 67

Nicholas Donabet Kristof is an American journalist and political commentator. A winner of two Pulitzer Prizes, he is a regular CNN contributor and an op-ed columnist for The New York Times.

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2018“Since 9/11, I’ve spent way too much of my time in places like Afghanistan, Pakistan, Yemen, Syria and Libya, and the U.S.”In their words30 September 2018[Removing the Barriers for Women Around the Globe]Read the whole statement

2016“One takeaway from this astonishing presidential election is that fake news is gaining ground, empowering nuts and undermining our democracy.”In their words12 November 2016Lies in the Guise of News in the Trump EraRead the whole statement

“I think we in the mainstream media - especially cable television - sometimes bungled coverage of Trump.”In their words12 November 2016Lies in the Guise of News in the Trump EraRead the whole statement

2013“Compassion isn’t a sign of weakness, but a mark of civilization.”In their words27 November 2013New York TimesRead the whole statement

2010“Americans have called on moderates in Muslim countries to speak out against extremists, to stand up for the tolerance they say they believe in.”In their words4 September 2010New York TimesRead the whole statement

2009“Most of us employ the Internet not to seek the best information, but rather to select information that confirms our prejudices.”In their words27 May 2009New York TimesRead the whole statement

2006Pulitzer Prize for CommentaryAward2005Michael Kelly AwardAward1990Pulitzer Prize for International ReportingAward1989George Polk AwardAward1981Rhodes ScholarshipAward1959Born27 April 1959

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Look, Trump has been elected, he will be our president and he has the right to choose conservatives.
19 November 2016 · Trump Embarrasses Himself and Our Country, Own words