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Bill Bishop

b. 1953

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About Bill Bishop

Born 1953. Bill Bishop is an American writer.

William Allen Bishop (born 1953) is an American author, journalist and social commentator. He co-wrote a book with retired college professor Robert Cushing entitled The Big Sort: Why the Clustering of Like-Minded America Is Tearing Us Apart. His ideas have influenced the speeches of former U.S. President Bill Clinton.

Bishop was born in Louisville, Kentucky.

He is the co-founder and contributing editor of the Daily Yonder, a blog about rural issues in the United States. Bishop has worked for several newspapers: the Austin American-Statesman, Lexington Herald-Leader, and The Mountain Eagle. He has a degree from Duke University. His wife, Julie Ardery, is also a co-founder and contributing editor of the Daily Yonder. The couple previously owned a newspaper: the Bastrop County Times. They currently live in La Grange, Texas.

Awards 1996 Gerald Loeb Award for Commentary

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Important facts

Born
1953
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Writer
Nationality
United States
Education
Atherton High School
Also known as
William Allen Bishop

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Bill Bishop?

American writer

When was Bill Bishop born?

Bill Bishop was born in 1953.

What is Bill Bishop's occupation?

Bill Bishop is a writer.

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Bill Bishop is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bill Bishop

· Wikidata: Q4908154

· DBpedia: Bill Bishop (author)

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