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.
Maggie Green, spokesperson for Kansas City, Missouri's Public Works Department, said the street signs will not go back up until spring 2020.
Amy Martin and Nick Mott document controversies over oil in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
A Vancouver immigration attorney says there are few pathways for immigrants to enter and live in the United States legally.
Kinmen, the closest island territory of Taiwan to China and once a part of the international anti-communism battlefront, has today become part of China’s “unification” plan for Taiwan. While "one country, two systems" is facing an unprecedented challenge in Hong Kong, the propaganda for Taiwan continues. Meanwhile, a referendum on a "one country, two systems experimental zone" has been quietly unfolding on Kinmen.
The presidents of Ukraine and Russia are to start face to face peace talks.
Filmmakers Hana Elias and Eleonore Voisard introduced us to community organizer Somia Elrowmeim in their documentary, "Holding Fire." Here they report on the buzzing new energy of New York City local races and other grassroots activists who share much of Elrowmein's vision.
Grantee Simon Ostrovsky appeared on 1A to discuss his Pulitzer Center-supported reporting on Ukraine-Russia peace talks.
The country successfully toppled a dictator. Now it's in an epic battle to secure freedom.
After nearly six years of war, the Ukrainian and Russian presidents are preparing to meet this week for the first time. The historic peace talks come as impeachment hearings continue in the U.S. Simon Ostrovsky reports from the frontlines of eastern Ukraine with a look ahead at the negotiations that could change the fate of those living in conflict.
After a six-day tour of New Zealand with the Duchess of Cornwall, the prince will make his first visit to the Solomon Islands, where he will discuss climate change.
Western media organizations need to describe the full context and complexities of religion and politics in India.
After 23 years behind bars, Ricky Kidd finally gets a new day in court.
Selahattin Demirtas guided his party to 59 seats in the Turkish general election of Nov. 1. He must now defend its peaceful message against the possibility of civil war.
Twenty-years after Yitzhak Rabin’s assassination, Israeli society is as divided as ever, and former Pittsburghers now in the Holy Land are on different sides of the schism, reevaluating their dreams.
In a country as violent as El Salvador, many have given up on political solutions to gang warfare. Can the new, young mayor of San Salvador begin to bring about peace in the country’s capital?
For thousands of refugees, the shores of Lesbos are their first passage into Europe. Can locals cope with the arrival of tens of thousands each month?
Can China take over Taiwan without reunification? Many on Taiwan are worried that that's what it's doing.
Ghana's offshore oil industry began drilling in 2010, bringing with it significant economic growth. However, history shows that managing oil resources often proves more difficult than expected.
What difference did it make that Hurricane Katrina struck during major US military deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq? This piece explores hidden intersections between these defining events.
Bringing isolated rainforests into a new global deal to combat climate change is a noble and important idea—but can it work in practice?
Cuban communism is in flux. Citizens own businesses and property; some are even allowed to protest. Yet reminders of the regime are a constant presence.
President Trump's attempts to undermine the nuclear accord have united Iranians against the U.S. A serious regional crisis is brewing.
Kara Andrade travels to Mexico to investigate the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) for transparency, activism and citizen reporting, as well as its risks to citizens.
The Pentagon plans to replace the current nuclear arsenal, including 12 new nuclear armed submarines in the coming decades. But can the United States afford this and is it necessary?
The Society of Professional Journalists honors nine 2015 Pulitzer Center student fellows at regional awards ceremonies throughout the country.
The Middle East has not seen peace in decades—could that be on the path to change?
This week's news on all things Pulitzer Center Education.
Pulitzer Center grantee Uri Blau's project "“From the U.S. to Israel: Follow the Money” attracts attention of international publications, state organizations and activist groups.
Does the U.S. nuclear arsenal really need a $1 trillion upgrade?
This week's news on all things Pulitzer Center Education.
Do you save one life at the cost of 10?
Melting ice and rising seas threaten to displace communities around the world.
This week's news on all things Pulitzer Center Education.
The Pulitzer Center staff share favorite images from 2015.
The Thomson Reuters journalist wins the award for coverage of humanitarian and development aspects of the U.N. and U.N. agencies.
Photographer's new book brings together a decade of reporting on a growing global phenomenon that now affects more than 10 million people.
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