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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To counter terrorism, the Pakistani government has started executing all those convicted of...
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Corporate Armies
A massive army has been built up around the world, not to fight traditional wars, but to protect...
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Lesson Plans
Is There Really Religious Conflict?
This lesson challenges students to take a position related to what is causing or fueling conflicts that could be labeled religious. Students create an argumentative research paper and presentation.
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Meet the Journalist: Natalie Keyssar
Venezuela is in the grips of an economic crisis causing food and medicine shortages and rampant...
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Fractured Lands Children's Book
After reading, discussing, analyzing and synthesizing "Fractured Lands", students will develop a children's book further exploring a character, region or event.
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Taiwan: A Changing Status Quo Exploration Activities
These activities are designed to prepare students to engage with Richard Bernstein’s project "Taiwan: A Changing Status Quo."
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Meet the Journalist: Lauren Markham
In 2015, El Salvador's murder rate was the highest in Central America, with an average of over 15...
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Meet the Journalist: Christopher de Bellaigue on the Failed Coup in Turkey
The thwarted Turkish coup of July 15, 2016, will have long-term repercussions. The man who was most...
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Violence and Hope in El Salvador
In a country as violent as El Salvador, many have given up on political solutions to gang warfare...
