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Finalist: The Washington Post , by Charles Krauthammer

For his gracefully written and clear commentary on a variety of issues.

Winners

Prize Winner in Commentary in 1986:

Jimmy Breslin

For columns which consistently champion ordinary citizens. Commentary

Finalists

Nominated as finalists in Commentary in 1986:

Joseph Kraft

For incisive and thoughtful commentary on a wide range of public issues throughout a long and distinguished career.

The Jury

Katherine Fanning(Chair)

Editor, The Christian Science Monitor

Edwin A. Roberts, Jr.*

Editorial Page Editor, Tampa Tribune

Michael Fancher

Managing Editor, The Seattle Times

Robert G. McGruder

Deputy Managing Editor, Detroit Free Press

Michael J. O'Neill

Writer/Editor, Scarsdale, N.Y.

Winners in Commentary

Murray Kempton

For witty and insightful reflection on public issues in 1984 and throughout a distinguished career.

1986 Prize Winners