Commentary — April 3, 2012, 12:20 pm

Congratulations to Our 2012 National Magazine Award Finalists

The American Society of Magazine Editors has announced the finalists for the 2012 National Magazine Awards. Our congratulations to the three nominees from Harper’s Magazine:

  • In the public interest category, Kathy Dobie, for “Tiny Little Laws,” from our February 2011 issue.

  • In the news and documentary photography category, Ed Ou, for “Uncertain Exodus” ($), from our July 2011 issue.

  • Also in the news and documentary photography category, Richard Ross, for “Juvenile Injustice” ($), from our October 2011 issue.

The winners will be announced on May 3.

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