Content author

The New York Times · nytimes.com · 31 yrs

Michael D. Shear demonstrates exceptional credibility through: (1) Education from prestigious institutions (Claremont McKenna College, Harvard Kennedy School), (2) 31+ years of professional journalism experience across major news organizations, (3) Two Pulitzer Prize wins (2008, 2021) indicating peer recognition of journalistic excellence, (4) Current position as Chief U.K. Correspondent at The New York Times, a tier1 authoritative institution, (5) Consistent track record of covering significant political stories at the highest levels (Virginia Tech, Obama presidency, Trump administration, COVID-19 pandemic), (6) Published authored work by major publisher (Simon & Schuster). No credibility concerns identified in search results.

Credentials

B.A. in Government, Claremont McKenna College (1990)

Master of Public Policy, Harvard Kennedy School of Government

Chief United Kingdom Correspondent, The New York Times

Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner

Affiliations

The New York Times (2010-present)

The Washington Post (1992-2010)

San Jose Mercury News

The Tampa Tribune

Notable work

Pulitzer Prize for Public Service (2021) - COVID-19 pandemic coverage at The New York Times

Pulitzer Prize (2008) - Virginia Tech shootings coverage at The Washington Post

Border Wars: Inside Trump's Assault on Immigration (2019, co-authored with Julie Hirschfeld Davis, Simon & Schuster)

Extensive White House and domestic policy reporting (2010-present)

Obama administration presidency documentation including ACA and immigration reform coverage