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2009 Pulitzer Prize Board
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front row: A. Gyllenhaal, J. Dehli, T. Friedman, R. Oppel, A.M. Lipinski, S. Gissler, K.A. Willey, A. Bennett
back row: K. Carroll, D. Allen, P. Gigot, G. Moore, P. Tash, D. Kennedy, R. Beck, J. Amoss

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Richard Oppel, chair; Sig Gissler, administrator

Sonya Hebert

Publication
The Dallas Morning News
Citation
For her empathetic portrait of palliative care in a Texas medical center as terminally ill patients cope with the end of their lives.
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Categories: Feature Photography

Carol Guzy

Publication
The Washington Post
Citation
For her powerfully intimate coverage of the perils and sorrow of childbirth in Sierra Leone, where women face the world's highest rate of maternal mortality.
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Categories: Feature Photography

Staff

Publication
Associated Press
Citation
For its haunting chronicle of death, destruction, heartbreak and renewal when an earthquake devastated Sichuan, China.
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Categories: Breaking News Photography

Matt Wuerker

Publication
Politico
Citation
For his engaging mix of art and ideas, resulting in cleverly conceived cartoons that persuade rather than rant and that sometimes use animation to widen their impact.
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Categories: Editorial Cartooning

Mike Thompson

Publication
Detroit Free Press
Citation
For his compelling collection of print and animated cartoons that blend the great traditions of the craft with new online possibilities.
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Categories: Editorial Cartooning

Charles Lane

Publication
The Washington Post
Citation
For his succinct and insightful editorials on the nation's economic collapse, zeroing in on problems and offering solutions with a steady voice of reason.
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Categories: Editorial Writing

Sebastian Smee

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The Boston Globe
Citation
For his fresh, accessible and energetic reviews on the New England art scene, creating for readers a sense of discovery even as he provides discerning analysis.
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Categories: Criticism

Inga Saffron

Publication
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Citation
For her fascinating and convincing architectural critiques that boldly confront important topics, from urban planning issues to the newest skyscraper.
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Categories: Criticism
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