A free press stands as a bulwark against authoritarianism, government corruption, environmental exploitation and countless other wrongs and human rights violations found around the world. Pulitzer Center stories tagged with “Media” feature reporting on journalists and news organizations, their reporting techniques and methods, as well as their importance in preserving healthy democracies.Use the Pulitzer Center Lesson Builder to find and create lesson plans on media.
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In June 2020, Philippine journalist Maria Ressa received a jail sentence of up to six years on a...
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‘Cambodia Burning’ Honored at Social Impact Media Awards
Using a mix of drone cinematography and Cambodian poetry, the film documents deforestation and...
February 12, 2021 -
Pulitzer Center Update
Pulitzer Grantees in Venezuela Honored for Pandemic Coverage
The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) honored a reporting team from Prodavinci for its...
February 9, 2021 -
Pulitzer Center Update
Experts Discuss Challenges of Combating COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation
The panelists included experts in the fields of public health, anthropology, and social psychology.
February 1, 2021 -
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Community and Civic Participation
Students evaluate news stories about COVID-19 in the U.S. and reflect on the pandemic's impact in their own communities, then brainstorm in order to create art that inspires hope in their communities.
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“Reading” the News: Media, Research, and Debate
Students evaluate underreported news stories and other sources to prepare and conduct debates on pressing issues that matter to them.
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Vote and Voice: A Pandemic Photojournalism Series
Students analyze news stories on the COVID-19 pandemic and practice photojournalism skills to compose photo stories on the impacts of the pandemic and elections in their communities.
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Pulitzer Center Update
A View of America from the Silk Road
Journalist Paul Salopek is on a journey to re-trace ancient patterns of human migration.
January 22, 2021