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
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
Jimmy Breslin
For columns which consistently champion ordinary citizens.
Murray Kempton
For witty and insightful reflection on public issues in 1984 and throughout a distinguished career.
1987 Prize Winners
Charles Krauthammer
For his witty and insightful columns on national issues.
Richard Eder
For his book reviews.