WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that says it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following statement on July 1, 2026, by staffer Hannah Berk:

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Young Adult Winners and Finalists: Fighting Words Poetry Contest 2026

The Pulitzer Center congratulates the winners and finalists of the 2026 Fighting Words Poetry Contest for young adults!

Read the winning entries below, and explore this year's K-11 poems here . . .

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