Nicholas Kristof
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- Editorial Review: Apr 2025
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Nicholas Kristof is a author source with an AllSides Media Bias Rating™ of Left.
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Nicholas Kristof writes op-ed columns for the New York Times twice a week, has won the Pulitzer Prize twice, and written four best selling books.
From Wikipedia:
Nicholas_Kristof Nicholas Donabet Kristof (born April 27, 1959) is an American journalist, author, op-ed columnist, and a winner of two Pulitzer Prizes. He has written an op-ed column for The New York Times since November 2001, and The Washington Post says that he "rewrote opinion journalism" with his emphasis on human rights abuses and social injustices, such as human trafficking and the Darfur conflict.[1] Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa has described Kristof as an "honorary African" for shining a spotlight on neglected conflicts.
Bias Reviews
We use multiple methods to analyze sources. Learn how we rate media bias.Nicholas Kristof Rated Left in April 2025 Small Group Editorial Review
A group of three AllSides reviewers on the left, center, and right rated Nicholas Kristof as Left in an April 2025 review.
Kristof describes himself as progressive and often writes about human rights, women’s rights, and global affairs. His commentary and framing of these issues consistently align with left-leaning perspectives. Kristof has critiqued what he describes as “American Christian enthusiasm for crushing Palestinians” and expressed disapproval of US military support for Israel. He has also been critical of President Donald Trump, describing his leadership as “catastrophic” and characterizing his actions as “vandalizing the American project.”
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