Clay Risen is a reporter at the New York Times obituaries desk, where he covers the lives and legacies of notable individuals. With a background in journalism and a passion for politics and whiskey, Clay brings a unique perspective to his reporting, highlighting the accomplishments and impact of those who have passed away.
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Clay Risen's coverage primarily consists of obituaries and profiles of influential figures, with a focus on individuals within the United States. His articles often include expert commentary, suggesting that he may be interested in pitches offering insights or personal perspectives from experts or people close to the subjects being covered.
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By: Clay Risen
In columns and notably “The New York Times Book of Wine,” he introduced Americans to European and premium domestic varieties in the 1970s and ’80s.
By: Clay Risen
As a journalist, singer, label owner and radio producer, he fostered a community of musicians on the outskirts of Americana.
Jordan’s home chemistry experiments in his youth set the curtains ablaze and had to be thrown out of the window.
A coach at San Jose State for seven decades, he helped establish the sport in America and trained generations of athletes, many of whom went to the Olympics.
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She was married to John Belushi until his fatal drug overdose in 1982. She went on to celebrate his comic talent in books and a documentary.
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He provided the research and drafts that helped bring about the Supreme Court’s landmark Gideon v. Wainwright decision in 1963.
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His Texas-style brisket, made with exacting precision, inspired a generation of New York City pit masters, who opened a wave of smoky joints in the 2000s.
Derived from a recipe Wally Amos had learned from his aunt, they used real ingredients, no coloring or chemicals added, and he kept them as close to handmade as possible.
A progressive nun, she used a welcome address before Pope John Paul II in 1979 to call for equality in the ranks of the Roman Catholic Church.
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His work provided the basis for the worldwide best seller “The Bible Code,” but he later rejected the book as unscientific.
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