For a distinguished example of explanatory journalism that illuminates significant and complex issues, Three thousand dollars ($3,000).
Hartford (CT) Courant, by Robert S. Capers and Eric Lipton
For a series about the flawed Hubble Space Telescope that illustrated many of the problems plaguing America's space program.
Finalists
Nominated as finalists in Explanatory Journalism in 1992:
James O'Byrne, Mark Schleifstein and G. Andrew Boyd
For "Louisiana in Peril," articles about the toxic waste and pollution that threaten the future of the state.
Rob Carson, Geff Hinds and Suki Dardarian
For comprehensive coverage of a controversial and ultimately unsuccessful special initiative on the state's 1991 ballot that would have granted terminally ill individuals the right to have a physician end their lives.
The Jury
The Jury
Shelby Coffey, III(Chair)
Editor and Executive Vice President, Los Angeles Times
Natalie Angier*
Reporter, New York Times
H. Brandt Ayers
Editor and Publisher, Anniston (Ala.) Star
Marjie Lundstrom*
City Editor, Sacramento (Calif.) Bee
Peter Prichard
Editor, USA Today
Winners in Explanatory Journalism
Susan C. Faludi
For a report on the leveraged buy-out of Safeway Stores, Inc., that revealed the human costs of high finance.
David A. Vise and Steve Coll
For stories scrutinizing the Securities and Exchange Commission and the way it has been affected by the policies of its former chairman, John Shad.
David Hanners, William Snyder, and Karen Blessen
For their special report on a 1986 airplane crash, the follow-up investigation, and the implications for air safety.
Daniel Hertzberg and James B. Stewart
For their stories about an investment banker charged with insider trading and the critical day that followed the October 19, 1987, stock market crash.
1992 Prize Winners
Deborah Blum
For her series, "The Monkey Wars," which explored the complex ethical and moral questions surrounding primate research.
Anna Quindlen
For her compelling columns on a wide range of personal and political topics.