Stu Bykofsky
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Stu Bykofsky is an American
journalist
and columnist for the Philadelphia Daily News
.
Bykofsky has been a columnist since 1987 and is one of the most widely read journalists in the city. Before accepting his role as a columnist, the native of New York City was a theater and television critic, and also served as a copy editor and features writer. Bykofsky is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists
, the National Society of Newspaper Columnists and Philadelphia's Pen & Pencil Club
.
Reactions to this article were largely negative. Several commentators were offended that Bykofsky would suggest that more innocent Americans should die for the sake of national unity. However, Fox News host John Gibson
agreed with Bykofsky and said, “I think it’s going to take a lot of dead people to wake America up.”
for comment by emailing keith@keitholbermann.com. The responses, which came from someone at The Daily Caller
, not from Olbermann, were attributed to Olbermann when published on the website Phawker.com; subsequently a retraction was printed.
Recent award:
The August 2011 Philadelphia Magazine listed him as "Best Columnist" in Philadelphia.
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Journalist
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and columnist for the Philadelphia Daily News
Philadelphia Daily News
The Philadelphia Daily News is a tabloid newspaper that serves Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. The newspaper is owned by Philadelphia Media Holdings which also owns Philadelphia's other major newspaper The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Daily News began publishing on March 31, 1925, under...
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Bykofsky has been a columnist since 1987 and is one of the most widely read journalists in the city. Before accepting his role as a columnist, the native of New York City was a theater and television critic, and also served as a copy editor and features writer. Bykofsky is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists
Society of Professional Journalists
The Society of Professional Journalists , formerly known as Sigma Delta Chi, is one of the oldest organizations representing journalists in the United States. It was established in April 1909 at DePauw University, and its charter was designed by William Meharry Glenn. The ten founding members of...
, the National Society of Newspaper Columnists and Philadelphia's Pen & Pencil Club
Pen & Pencil Club
The Pen & Pencil Club is a private social club and association of journalists in Philadelphia. It is the oldest continuously operating press club in America, and the second oldest in the world....
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"Another 9/11" comment
In August 2007, Bykofsky wrote a controversial article that in which he declared that "one month from The Anniversary, I'm thinking another 9/11 would help America" in order to "quell the chattering of chipmunks and to restore America's righteous rage and singular purpose to prevail."Reactions to this article were largely negative. Several commentators were offended that Bykofsky would suggest that more innocent Americans should die for the sake of national unity. However, Fox News host John Gibson
John Gibson (media host)
John David Gibson is an American radio talk show host. As of September 2008, he hosts the syndicated radio program The John Gibson Show on Fox News Radio. Gibson was formerly the co-host of the weekday edition of The Big Story on the Fox News television channel.-Early career:Gibson earned a BA...
agreed with Bykofsky and said, “I think it’s going to take a lot of dead people to wake America up.”
Keith Olbermann hoax
In November 2010, Bykofsky attempted to contact Keith OlbermannKeith Olbermann
Keith Theodore Olbermann is an American political commentator and writer. He has been the chief news officer of the Current TV network and the host of Current TV's weeknight political commentary program, Countdown with Keith Olbermann, since June 20, 2011...
for comment by emailing keith@keitholbermann.com. The responses, which came from someone at The Daily Caller
The Daily Caller
The Daily Caller is a news website based in Washington, D.C., United States, with a focus on politics, original reporting and breaking news, founded by journalist and political pundit Tucker Carlson and Neil Patel, former adviser to former Vice President Dick Cheney...
, not from Olbermann, were attributed to Olbermann when published on the website Phawker.com; subsequently a retraction was printed.
Recent award:
The August 2011 Philadelphia Magazine listed him as "Best Columnist" in Philadelphia.