The New York Times and The New Yorker were among the top winners of the 2024 Pulitzer Prizes, with The Times securing four awards and The New Yorker clinching three. Standout reporting included coverage of the fentanyl crisis, the U.S. military, and the assassination attempt on President Donald Trump. ProPublica received the prestigious public service medal for investigating pregnant women’s deaths in states with strict abortion laws. The Washington Post was recognized for its breaking news coverage of the Trump assassination attempt, with Ann Telnaes earning praise for her editorial cartoon bravery.
A significant milestone was the recognition of The Baltimore Banner, a new local news outlet, which won for its impactful reporting on the city’s fentanyl crisis and its impact on Black men. Reuters also stood out with an investigative series on fentanyl, highlighting lax regulations contributing to the drug’s widespread availability. The Wall Street Journal’s reporting on Elon Musk and a special citation for the late Chuck Stone’s civil rights coverage were additional highlights.
Other winners included Esquire for feature writing, Bloomberg CityLab for criticism, and the Houston Chronicle for editorial writing on dangerous train crossings. The Associated Press was a finalist for its coverage of the Trump assassination attempt and investigative reporting on police-related deaths. Overall, the 2024 Pulitzer Prizes celebrated excellence in journalism across various categories, recognizing impactful reporting and storytelling that shed light on critical issues.
