Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing

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The Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing has been awarded since 1917 for distinguished editorial writing, the test of excellence being clearness of style, moral purpose, sound reasoning, and power to influence public opinion in what the writer conceives to be the right direction. The Pulitzer Committee issues an official citation explaining the reasons for the award.
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Year Award Winner Notes/Description
  • 2009
  • For his relentless, down-to-earth editorials on the perils of local government secrecy, effectively admonishing citizens to uphold their right to know.
  • 2007
  • For its compassionate and compelling editorials on behalf of Ground Zero workers whose health problems were neglected by the city and the nation.
  • 2006
  • For their persuasive, richly reported editorials on abuses inside a forgotten Oregon mental hospital.
  • 2005
  • For his deeply researched editorials on reclaiming California’s flooded Hetch Hetchy Valley that stirred action.
  • 2004
  • For his incisive editorials that analyzed California's troubled state government, prescribed remedies and served as a model for addressing complex state issues.
  • 2003
  • For her powerful, freshly challenging editorials on reform of the death penalty.
  • 2002
  • For their comprehensive and powerfully-written editorials exploring the issues and dilemmas provoked by mentally ill people dwelling on the streets.
  • 2001
  • For his even-handed and influential series of editorials commenting on the divisive issues arising from civil unions for same-sex couples.
  • 2000
  • For his passionate editorial campaign attacking predatory lending practices in the state, which prompted changes in local lending regulations.
  • 1999
  • For its effective campaign to rescue Harlem's Apollo Theater from the financial mismanagement that threatened the landmark's survival.
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