Walter LippmannWalter Lippmann (1889-1974) was an American writer, journalist, and political commentator whose work shaped twentieth-century discussions of democracy, media, and public life. A founding editor of The New Republic and later a nationally syndicated coumnist, Lippmann received two Pulitzer Prizes for his commentary. His writings, including Public Opinion and The Phantom Public, remain central to modern political and communication theory. Read More Read Less