The award recognizes outstanding achievement in independent media and journalism. The Izzy Award is named in memory of the late I.F. “Izzy” Stone, the dissident journalist who launched I.F. Stone’s Weekly in 1953 and challenged McCarthyism, the Vietnam War, racial injustice and government deceit.
Sirota published dozens of articles in 2014 on corruption in the country’s $3 trillion pension system. These abuses hurt taxpayers and government employees while rewarding Wall Street firms that fatten politicians’ campaign coffers.
His reporting on this rarely examined topic – first for PandoDaily and later for International Business Times – shed a critical spotlight on powerful officials of both major parties (from Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie). The result: mainstream media attention, official investigations, passage of legislation and changes in government practices.
“David has made International Business Times essential reading for anyone concerned about Wall Street’s new focus on tapping into public retirement savings,” said Peter S. Goodman, global editor in chief of International Business Times, in a statement. “He is one of the most formidable diggers I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with, and these prizes are well-earned affirmation of his value to the public interest.”
Wirecutter editorial director Lauren Sullivan sent out the following: I’m elated to announce that Maxine Builder, a…
"Morning Brew" and Yahoo Finance are partnering to include Yahoo’s market data in the “Markets”…
Modern Healthcare has hired Bridget Early to cover health care regulators. She is currently a health care reporter…
Bloomberg Industry Group seeks a junior reporter to cover environmental litigation. Performs general assignment and…
The Star Tribune is seeking an accomplished, motivated and versatile journalist and leader to shape…
The Deputy AME-Business is responsible for the development and planning of coverage on all Newsday…