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Finalist: The Cedar Rapids (Iowa) Gazette , by Donald Kaul

For his compelling commentary on national events.

Winners

Prize Winner in Commentary in 1987:

Charles Krauthammer

For his witty and insightful columns on national issues. Commentary

Finalists

Nominated as finalists in Commentary in 1987:

Richard Cohen

For his eloquent columns on social and political issues.

The Jury

Jay Harris(Chair)

Executive Editor, Philadelphia Daily News

Stephen L. Bouser

Editor, Salisbury (N.C.) Post

Melvin Durslag

Columnist, Los Angeles Herald Examiner

William T. Kennedy

Assistant General Manager, Times Herald-Record, Middletown, N.Y.

Geneva Overholser

Editorial Board Member, The New York Times

Winners in Commentary

Murray Kempton

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

1987 Prize Winners