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
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
Jimmy Breslin
For columns which consistently champion ordinary citizens.
Donal Henahan
For his music criticism.