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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Project
The Last Days of Joseph Kony
The Lord's Resistance Army is in remission. Ugandan forces will soon be heading home. But a radio...
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Pulitzer Center Update
Marvin Kalb Speaks on Trump's Relationship with the Media
Marvin Kalb spoke at the Cosmos Club about President Trump and his relationship with the American...
February 27, 2017 -
Pulitzer Center Update
Pulitzer Center Partner ICIJ Wins George Polk Award
Pulitzer Center's partner ICIJ wins George Polk Award for Financial Reporting.
February 27, 2017 -
Pulitzer Center Update
Making Sense of the World—and of Donald Trump
What follows is an edited version of the talk delivered by Pulitzer Center Executive Director Jon...
February 24, 2017 -
Pulitzer Center Update
Eighth Graders Investigate Hope, Courage and Resilience in "Fractured Lands"
Teacher Faraz Chaudry describes how he used "Fractured Lands" to examine the unraveling of the...
February 20, 2017 -
Students explore a special issue of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists on the use of nuclear power to address climate change, present articles to the class, and write persuasive letters.
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Lesson Plans
Interpreting "Fractured Lands" through Geometric Art
This art lesson is an examination of the conflict in the Middle East. Students will learn about the basics of Islamic Art, and create their own artwork to contribute positively to this global crisis.
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Project
Egypt's Deadly Infrastructure
Egypt’s infrastructure has real life costs for its citizens, and requires targeted and accountable...
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Pulitzer Center Update
Washington University’s 'Student Life' Reports on Hadley, Albright Visit
Washington University's Student Life reported on the panel discussion of Stephen Hadley and...
February 9, 2017 -
Pulitzer Center Update
St. Louis Public Radio Reports from Nerinx Hall for Hadley, Albright Visit
KWMU, reports from Nerinx Hall, where Stephen Hadley and Madeleine Albright spoke Wednesday.
February 9, 2017
![](/sites/default/files/styles/510x315/public/01-16-17/img_5110.jpg.webp?h=a5eb5da0&itok=vxjdvGcG "Holmes Middle School Global Awareness teacher Faraz Chaudry introduces "Fractured Lands" to students with exercises assessing students' background knowledge of the region. He and Information Literacy Specialist Tracy Crowley went on to design and facilitate an eight-week unit connected to the story. Image by Tracy Crowley. United States, 2016.")
