Jack Newfield
1938–2004 (age 66)
Journalist
Biography
Jack Newfield earned recognition as a fearless journalist whose reporting on social and economic issues inspired citizens to examine the stories shaping their lives. His columns and books magnified the voices of workers, neighbors, and advocates often left on the margins.
He leaves behind colleagues and readers who continue to draw courage from his commitment to fairness and his belief that probing questions can lead to meaningful change.