columnist

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A new biography of the influential Cold War columnist Walter Lippmann reminds us that the issues he dealt with, and what he said about them, are mostly a comprehensive bore to anyone today.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

This email was written by Dan Gallagher, technology columnist for Heard on the Street, The Wall Street Journal’s home for financial analysis and commentary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

To replace a legendary producer like Simon, Weiss appointed Nick Bilton, a former tech columnist and documentary filmmaker who possesses no traditional broadcast journalism experience.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

According to BBC Sport columnist Guillem Balague, Barca have opened talks to sign the Argentina forward, with an agreement in place for the 26-year-old.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

The day before giving the speech, he’d shown an advance copy to a newspaper columnist, hoping to convince him to write a supportive piece the next day.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge