William Safire
William Safire was an American journalist, author, and former presidential speechwriter who became one of The New York Times’ best-known conservative columnists. He also wrote the popular "On Language" column, exploring the origins and uses of words and phrases, and won the Pulitzer Prize for commentary.
political commentary
journalism
language
Quoth the Maven: More on Language from William Safire
Safire's Political Dictionary
Safire's Political Dictionary
No Uncertain Terms: More Writing from the Popular "On Language" Column in The New York Times Magazine
The First Dissident: The Book of Job in Today's Politics
The Right Word in the Right Place at the Right Time: Wit and Wisdom from the Popular Language Column in the New York Times Magazine
Let a Simile Be Your Umbrella
Take My Word for It
You Could Look It Up
I Stand Corrected