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Leslie Cockburn is an American investigative journalist, filmmaker, and former Democratic congressional candidate. She has won several awards for her work on topics such as the U.S.-Israeli relationship, the subprime mortgage crisis, and the Contra War.
A producer for CBS News “60 Minutes”, a correspondent for PBS “Frontline”, a Ferris Professor of Journalism at Princeton, a writer and author, Leslie has won two Emmys, two George Polk Awards, two Columbia Dupont journalism awards, and the Robert F. Kennedy Award.
Leslie Cockburn, a name synonymous with American politics, is a distinguished figure who transitioned from an award-winning journalism career to a political journey marked by significant milestones. Her contributions, deeply embedded in progressive causes and influential policymaking, have shaped many facets of American society.
6 de nov. de 2018 · Leslie Cockburn (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 5th Congressional District. She lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
10 de abr. de 2018 · Like many congressional hopefuls, Leslie Cockburn was largely compelled to seek office in response to the specter and policies of Donald Trump: a man who denigrates women, journalists, and...
30 de ago. de 2013 · Leslie Cockburn is a former ABC News producer and a best-selling author of nonfiction books and novels. Her latest book, Baghdad Solitaire, is a thriller set in Iraq during and after the US invasion and occupation.
5 de ago. de 2023 · Leslie Cockburn. After graduating from Yale, Leslie cut her teeth in Africa at the age of 18 studying the women of the Akamba tribe in Kenya.
