Columnist
An Op-Ed columnist and nationally recognized conservative voice, Jacoby was hired from the Boston Herald in 1987. He briefly practiced law and was a commentator for WBUR-FM. His awards include the 1999 Breindel Prize and the 2004 Thomas Paine Award.
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JEFF JACOBY
When ‘white’ is a trick of definition
By Jeff Jacoby , Globe Columnist
There is no point waiting up for The End of White America. It isn’t coming.
Jeff Jacoby
Peace process harmed Israel’s reputation
By Jeff Jacoby , Globe Columnist
For 19 years Israel has clung to a policy of appeasement that has made it seem weak and irresolute, and with each retreat it has lost respect.
JEFF JACOBY
In politics, two parties are enough
By Jeff Jacoby , Globe Columnist
Americans may say they long for an alternative to the domination of politics by the Republican and Democratic parties. Yet the two-party system remains deeply rooted in our political life.
Jeff Jacoby
On health care, state doesn’t know best
By Jeff Jacoby , Globe Columnist
More ham-fisted state intervention won’t help the Bay State’s markets in health care and medical coverage.