David Shipler

David K. Shipler, an American author and journalist, has a long and distinguished career that has been marked by significant milestones. His book "Arab and Jew: Wounded Spirits in a Promised Land" won him the Pulitzer Prize for General Non-fiction in 1987. He has served as a foreign correspondent and bureau chief for The New York Times, one of the most respected newspapers in the world. In addition, he has been a professor at the esteemed Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Shipler's expertise doesn't stop at journalism and academia. He has also ventured into the digital realm with "The Shipler Report," an electronic journal he has published since 2010. His work also extends to television, with appearances on C-SPAN and a documentary film titled Arab and Jew: Return to the Promised Land aired on PBS.

Shipler's work has often centered around civil liberties and social issues. This is evident in his book "The Working Poor: Invisible in America," as well as his writings on the Middle East and Biden's housing plan. His dedication to these topics has earned him several honorary degrees and awards, including a Martin Luther King Jr. Social Justice Award. As a trustee emeritus of Dartmouth College, Shipler continues to contribute to the academic community, further enhancing his credentials.