Pulitzer Stories

On the eve of the first national MLK holiday, the columnist Charles Krauthammer reflected on Dr. King and his 'natural heir': Bishop Desmond Tutu

On his way to the prize, a movie critic takes on an issue of his time: Women’s Lib

This is the second part of chapter one of the new edition of 'Pulitzer's Gold.' The Columbia University Press is publishing the book this month, as the centennial of the Pulitzer Prizes begins.

1999 Music prize winner Melinda Wagner writes about how co-composing a three-act musical play called “We Love Recess” pointed her toward her future.

With the cooperation of Roy Harris, we share the first chapter of 'Pulitzer’s Gold,' out in a new edition this month. It recounts two Public Service prizes for diverse topics: a Florida newspaper’s exposé on speeding police officers and reports on secret surveillance by the National Security Agency.

Jan. 10, 1942: An Associated Press reporter flees a sinking ship during a World War II sea battle on the Mediterranean, and lives to tell the harrowing tale

Robin Givhan’s Pulitzer Prize-winning entry in Criticism asserted that what national leaders wear sends a message about what they think of themselves and of their official duties.

As the Pulitzer Prizes launch their yearlong, national celebration, we invite you to learn more about the history of the awards — and get a glimpse of what happens behind the scenes — with a new series of articles that delves into our expansive archive.

The guiding principle of the centennial is to spark campfires to celebrate the Pulitzer Prizes and to inspire discussion around the values they represent. Follow us here, join in the conversation and attend a Pulitzer-themed event near you.