The Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Reporting was first introduced in 1998, replacing the earlier Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Journalism . It is awarded for a distinguished example of explanatory reporting that illuminates a significant and complex subject, demonstrating mastery of the subject, lucid writing and clear presentation.
1999: Richard Read , The Oregonian ( Portland, Oregon), for vividly illustrating the domestic impact of the Asian economic crisis by profiling the local industry that exports frozen french fries.
2000: Eric Newhouse , Great Falls Tribune (Montana) , for his vivid examination of alcohol abuse and the problems it creates in the community.
2001: Staff of the Chicago Tribune, for "Gateway to Gridlock," its clear and compelling profile of the chaotic American air traffic system.
2002: Staff of the New York Times, for its informed and detailed reporting, before and after the September 11th attacks on America, that profiled the global terrorism network and the threats it posed.
2003: Staff of the Wall Street Journal, for its clear, concise and comprehensive stories that illuminated the roots, significance and impact of corporate scandals in America. This was originally nominated in the Public ServiceThe Pulitzer Prize for Public Service has been awarded since 1918 for a distinguished example of meritorious public service by a newspaper through the use of its journalistic resources which may include editorials, cartoons, and photographs, as well as re category, but was moved by the jury.
20042004 is a leap year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 2004 calendar), and has also been designated the: International Year of Rice International Year to Commemorate the Struggle against Slavery and its Abolition Elections are to be held in 73 co:Kevin HellikerKevin Helliker American Journalist and 2004 Pulitzer Prize winner for explanatory journalism. Graduated from the prestigious William Allen White School of Journalism at the University of Kansas, Kevin is now the Chicago bureau chief for Wall Street Journa and Thomas M. Burton , Wall Street Journal, for their groundbreaking examination of aneurysmAn aneurysm (or aneurism (from Gr. a dilatation) is a localized dilation or ballooning of a blood vessel. Aneurysms most commonly occur in the arteries at the base of the brain (the circle of Willis) and in the aorta (the main artery coming out of the heas, an often overlooked medical condition that kills thousands of Americans each year.
