Quick Info
| Profession | Journalist, political commentator, op-ed columnist |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 27/04/1959 |
| Age | 67 years |
| Birthplace | Yamhill, Oregon, USA |
Latest News about Nicholas Kristof
Nicholas Kristof said he had no plans to seek elected office again after criticism over failing to disclose that some people he wrote about had contributed to his 2021 Oregon governor campaign. The controversy also raised questions about unused campaign funds and prompted scrutiny of his political and journalistic disclosures.
The New York Times opened an internal review into Nicholas Kristof after reports said he wrote about people who had donated to his political campaign without disclosing those connections. The review followed broader criticism of his recent opinion work and intensified debate over conflict-of-interest standards in journalism.
Israel threatened to sue The New York Times over a Nicholas Kristof opinion piece alleging sexual abuse of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli detention. The column triggered sharp international backlash, protests, and accusations that the reporting relied on disputed testimony and inflammatory claims.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Nicholas Donabet Kristof |
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| Known For | Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist and journalist |
| Summary | Nicholas Kristof is an American journalist and political commentator known for his reporting and columns on global health, poverty, human rights, gender issues, and conflict in the developing world. He is a regular contributor to CNN and has written extensively on humanitarian crises, social justice, and international affairs. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Alma Mater | Harvard University, University of Oxford |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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Relationships & More
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| Marriage Year | 1988 |
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Family
| Parents | Two professors at Portland State University |
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Career
| Years Active | 1984-present |
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| Employer | The New York Times |
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Social Media
| https://twitter.com/NickKristof | |
| https://www.facebook.com/NicholasKristof | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-kristof | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@NickKristof |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He and his wife Sheryl WuDunn were the first married couple to share a Pulitzer Prize for journalism. | |
| 2. He grew up on a cherry farm near Yamhill, Oregon. | |
| 3. He has reported from more than 100 countries. | |
| 4. He is also known for books written with Sheryl WuDunn, including Half the Sky. |