This nonfiction book uses on-the-ground reporting and analysis to trace the history and transformation of Sweden’s welfare-state model. It examines the strengths and weaknesses of social policy while considering the gap between ideal and reality.

It reconsiders both the idealized image of the welfare state and the changes it has undergone.

A long-running body of reporting from Iraq and neighboring regions was recognized for its detailed account of the reality of conflict and its political consequences.

A body of reporting that digs into the realities of war through long-term coverage.

The prize recognized a series of blog posts and essays published on NightJack, awarding the blog category. The work sits somewhere between reflective nonfiction and an online serial.

A blog series written from a police officer’s perspective was recognized.