John Mashek, 77; with civility and prowess, he covered politics Nov 6, 2009
What made John Mashek special was that in a profession of cynics, he was an idealist, and in a profession that sometimes makes short shrift of the gentle touch, he was a gentleman, said David M. Shribman, the Globe s former Washington bureau chief and now executive editor of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. In a town where there s a lot of hostility between reporters and politicians, he never contributed to that, said nationally syndicated political columnist Jules Witcover. (Boston Globe)
The morphing metaphor of Vietnam Oct 11, 2009
" So it is wise to recognize that all Asian nations are not the same, a basic distinction that we can assume will not be lost on a president reared as a young boy in Indonesia. That is not the issue. It's the process of presidential decision-making that is the question today. It is also the threat. Presidents -- even those who wake up startled to find a Nobel Peace Prize in their pajama pockets -- should study history, be guided by it, apply its analyses widely ... but carefully. Because one of... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
High stakes in Pittsburgh: Let's hope the G-20 leaders can produce a sense of stability ... and the promise of recovery Sep 20, 2009
and the promise of recovery Sunday, September 20, 2009 By David M. Shribman, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ... " Nobody wants the world leaders to depart Pittsburgh International with the frown of fear on their faces. What the world yearns for is a sense of stability and confidence, two elements that have their utility in the emotional world but that also provide the oxygen for the commercial and investment worlds. Nothing moves in a positive direction -- not the stock market, not consumer goods, not... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Summer treats Aug 5, 2009
Following the example of Post-Gazette Executive Editor David M. Shribman, who on July 26 wrote a beautiful, bittersweet piece on summer idylls not completed, set in one of our thinly inhabited northern states, I will indulge myself this week by rambling on a bit about three high points of this summer so far for me. Two of them you can do yourself if you want to. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Things not done, roads not taken Jul 26, 2009
David M. Shribman is the executive editor of the Post-Gazette (dshribman@post-gazette. com, 412 263-1890). (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
* [HARDCOVER: US] A-Rod rehashes Yankee clunkers string of gaffes May 10, 2009
By David M. Shribman BLOOMBERG Sunday, May 10, 2009, Page 14. Hanging around with Madonna is no ones idea of a good influence on a family man. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Jack Kemp: ideas into action May 4, 2009
If there was going to be a revolution of ideas, Mr. Kemp, who saw "Les Miserables'' three times before running for president in 1988, was not going to be found at home. David M. Shribman is executive editor of the Post-Gazette (, 412-263-1890). First published on May 4, 2009 at 12:00 am Online: Print: Copyright ?1997 - PG Publishing Co., Inc. All Rights Reserved.. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
The last New Englander May 2, 2009
David M. Shribman, for a decade the Globe's Washington bureau chief, is executive editor of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
The recovery cometh Apr 12, 2009
David M. Shribman is executive editor of the Post-Gazette (, 412-263-1890). First published on April 12, 2009 at 12:00 am Online: Print: Copyright. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Former provost sues West Virginia University Feb 26, 2009
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will challenge the sealing order and seek to make public the contents of the lawsuit and all court proceedings, according to Post-Gazette Executive Editor David M. Shribman. "The Constitution requires that, with limited exceptions, court filings and proceedings be open to the public. This principle is of special importance where, as here, the suit involves claims of official misconduct," Post-Gazette attorney Fritz Byers said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Clarke M. Thomas,noted PG editorial writer, columnist Feb 23, 2009
" His columns gave pause to those caught up in a moment's celebration or outrage. They looked back, they looked ahead, and they looked deep. "Not every community has a Clarke Thomas, but every community needs one -- someone who knows its history, personality and character, who cares about what happens there and who dedicates his life to improving it," said David M. Shribman, executive editor of the Post-Gazette. "In person and in the pages of the Post-Gazette, Clarke Thomas performed a service... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
