For passionate, persuasive writing about a pristine wilderness area, accessible largely by canoe, to demonstrate to readers why a proposed mine would do incalculable environmental damage.

For her fierce and unflinching defense of the women of Missouri on issues of abortion access, sexual assault and domestic violence.

For a sweeping yet intimate story about how climate change is drastically reshaping Cape Cod, locally illustrating the urgent global crisis.

For a beautifully written tale of an Indian “prince” whose story concealed deeper truths rooted in the violence and trauma of the Partition of India.

For her gripping portrait of Ramsey Orta, who recorded the NYPD killing of Eric Garner, using restrained yet powerful language and courageous reporting to show the police retribution endured by a forgotten figure in a story that horrified the nation.

For architecture reviews marked by a keen eye, deep knowledge and exquisite writing, as exemplified by his essay on Manhattan’s Hudson Yards development.

For essays on theater and film that bring a fresh, delightful intelligence to the intersections of race and art.

For columns that marshal a broad knowledge of history and culture to remind the sports world of its responsibility to uphold basic values of equity, fairness and tolerance.