Politics
From democracies to authoritarian regimes, government policies can have life and death stakes for citizens. Pulitzer Center stories tagged with “Politics” feature reporting on elections, political corruption, systems of government and political conflict. Use the Pulitzer Center Lesson Builder to find and create lesson plans on politics.
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Pulitzer Center Update
President Obama's Cuba Trip and How It Will Change Life in Both Nations
Grantee Sally Jacobs discusses Obama's trip to Cuba with reporters Christopher Muther and Doug...
March 23, 2016 -
Pulitzer Center Update
2015 Fellows Finalists for SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards
The Society of Professional Journalists honors nine 2015 Pulitzer Center student fellows at regional...
March 11, 2016 -
Pulitzer Center Update
Nicolas Pelham Publishes Third Book, 'Holy Lands: Reviving Pluralism in the Middle East'
The Middle East has not seen peace in decades—could that be on the path to change?
March 10, 2016 -
Lesson Plans
Elections Around the World
In this lesson, students use online reporting to compare the 2016 U.S. election to elections in Iran and Taiwan.
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Lesson Plans
China's Environmental and Human Crises
This climate change lesson plan explores the environmental impacts of China’s growing polluters and industry. It also looks at the human impact of China's water transfer project.
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Lesson Plans
Debating the Global Land Rush
Students explore the concept of journalistic objectivity and use evidence from articles about land rights in Ethiopia, Indonesia and Myanmar to debate how a country’s natural resources should be used.
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Pulitzer Center Update
Investigation of U.S. Donations to Settlements in West Bank Gains Worldwide Recognition
Pulitzer Center grantee Uri Blau's project "“From the U.S. to Israel: Follow the Money” attracts...
March 7, 2016
