How Europeans Brought Sickness to the New World
WEBJun 12, 2015 · The article explores how European explorers and colonists introduced deadly diseases to the Americas, causing massive population decline and social disruption among indigenous peoples. It also examines how contact with outsiders has affected isolated tribes in the Amazon and other regions.
Nina Jankowicz - Pulitzer Center
WEBJul 28, 2020 · Nina Jankowicz is a scholar and expert on disinformation and democracy in Central and Eastern Europe and the US. She has written a book, advised the Ukrainian government, testified before Congress, and published in major media outlets.
'Children Are Different:' Sentencing Juveniles as Adults
WEBAug 30, 2019 · Learn how juveniles are tried and sentenced as adults in the U.S. criminal justice system, and how recent legislation and judicial decisions have changed the standards and protections for juveniles. Explore the factors that distinguish juveniles from adults, the racial and geographical disparities, and the Supreme Court cases that limited the harshest sentences.
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WEBThe Pulitzer Center supports in-depth reporting projects on global issues and engages communities through education and outreach programs. Learn about their grant and fellowship opportunities, student programs, and impact stories.
Why Iran's Nomads Are Fading Away | Pulitzer Center
WEBOct 13, 2018 · The Pulitzer Center presents a project by Iranian photographer Newsha Tavakolian, who documents the challenges and traditions of Iran's nomadic communities. See images of nomads in the Zagros mountains, their migration routes, their tents, their animals, and their families.
No Bars, No Chains, No Locks: How Finland Is Reimagining …
WEBNov 16, 2021 · Finland has one of the lowest prison populations and one-third of its prisons operate as open, allowing inmates to leave for work or school. The article explores the philosophy, history and research behind the model and compares it …
Despite the Pandemic, Some Romani-Americans are Building …
WEBApr 29, 2021 · Learn how some Romani-Americans are building community and celebrating their identity amid the pandemic through the Dikhlo Collective, a nonprofit that sends free packages across the U.S. and the Atlantic. Explore the complexities of being Romani-American, the anti-Roma racism, and the Romani genocide during the Holocaust.
Pakistan: The Making (and Breaking) of Malala Yousafzai
WEBDec 30, 2012 · The young girl who had curried compassion suddenly came to be seen as an agent of Western designs in Pakistan. Malala was seen after the attack as nothing but a victim who suffered at the hands of one side or the other. As she continued to struggle in the hospital, her life's work took on a fictitious hue.
Dhaka’s Challenge: A Megacity Struggles with Water, Sanitation …
WEBAug 29, 2010 · Already, this megacity faces rising real estate prices, exponentially growing slums, poor quality housing, unreal traffic jams, nagging electrical blackouts, stifling air pollution, poor governance, inadequate clean water supply, and poor sanitation. If population estimates hold true, Dhaka is expected to …
How Azerbaijan Won the Karabakh War | Pulitzer Center
WEBJan 6, 2021 · A report on Azerbaijan's 44-day war against Armenia for control of the Nagorno-Karabakh enclave in 2020. It examines the role of Turkey, Russia, and war crimes in the conflict.