ProPublica was awarded the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for public service on Monday. The organization was recognized for its groundbreaking series of articles that shed light on the extravagant gifts received by Supreme Court justices. This investigation brought unprecedented attention and scrutiny to the workings of the high court.
The Pulitzer Prize, regarded as one of the most esteemed honors in journalism, was granted to 15 news organizations. Among them, The New York Times and The Washington Post both received three awards, while a digital community start-up in Santa Cruz, California also secured one.
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The board commended ProPublica for its groundbreaking and ambitious reporting, which effectively penetrated the veil of secrecy surrounding the Supreme Court. As a result of their efforts, a code of conduct was implemented.
An investigation uncovered the fact that billionaire Republican donor Harlan Crow had treated Justice Clarence Thomas to luxury vacations for over 20 years. Surprisingly, these vacations were never reported on the judge’s financial disclosure forms.
Reporters Joshua Kaplan, Justin Elliott, Brett Murphy, Alex Mierjeski, and Kirsten Berg were honored with the prestigious award. This remarkable achievement marked the seventh Pulitzer Prize for ProPublica.
Lookout Santa Cruz, a digital news organization that began in November 2020, received recognition in the breaking news category for their comprehensive coverage of the devastating floods and mudslides. These natural disasters resulted in the displacement of thousands of individuals and the destruction of over 1,000 homes and businesses.
The New York Times was awarded in the international reporting category for its exceptional coverage of the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas and the Israeli military’s “sweeping, deadly response” in Gaza. The paper’s dedication to investigative reporting and captivating feature writing was also recognized and celebrated.
You can find the complete list of winners for the 2024 Pulitzer Prize here.
