Zisiga Mukulu
Zisiga Mukulu is an interactive story designer at ProPublica. She specializes in visual storytelling and digital design.
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Zisiga Mukulu is an interactive story designer at ProPublica, where she develops visual stories. Previously, she was a design fellow at The New York Times. In this role, she illustrated, art directed and designed stories in the opinion section. Before that, she led the development and design of digital campaigns at the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative.
Mukulu also worked as a digital communications officer for the United Nations Office for Project Services in Denmark. During her four-year tenure, the organization received a Best of Swiss award for the website redesign.
Mukulu earned her master’s degree in design and technology at Parsons School of Design, during which she worked with fashion studio Stine Goya to develop its campaigns. She received her bachelor’s degree in architectural studies from Mount Holyoke College.
Four Years in a Day
ProPublica and The Texas Tribune took a snapshot of the blitz of executive orders President Donald Trump has signed since taking office, by tallying nearly three dozen from his first day.
The Neverending Case: How 10 Years of Delays Have Prevented a “Horrendous” Sexual Assault Allegation From Going to Trial
Four different judges have agreed to delay the trial more than 70 times in total. We pieced together a timeline of the delays using audio recordings and logs from every hearing.
Local Reporting Network
“Eat What You Kill”
Hailed as a savior upon his arrival in Helena, Dr. Thomas C. Weiner became a favorite of patients and his hospital’s highest earner. As the myth surrounding the high-profile oncologist grew, so did the trail of patient harm and suspicious deaths.
Swept Away
From birth certificates to loved ones’ ashes, these are just some of the belongings cities take when they clear homeless encampments.
What the Data Reveals About U.S. Immigration Ahead of the 2024 Election
Recent years have seen a big increase in migrants crossing the U.S. border. But that’s not the most significant change. It’s that many are coming from new countries and with more legal ways to be here. All this is shaping the 2024 election.
Why It’s So Hard to Find a Therapist Who Takes Insurance
Those who need therapy often have to pay out of pocket or go without care, even if they have health insurance. Hundreds of mental health providers told us they fled networks because insurers made their jobs impossible and their lives miserable.
Documents Show Internal Clash Before U.S. Officials Pushed to Weaken Toddler Formula Rules
Government documents obtained by ProPublica show a stark rift between trade and health officials over international efforts to regulate toddler milk. The records provide a rare, candid glimpse into U.S. policymaking around children's health.
Record-Setting Blazes Are Growing More Common. Here’s What Survivors of One Want You to Know.
When the federal government accidentally triggered New Mexico’s largest wildfire, hundreds of people lost their homes and livelihoods. They have become reluctant students of forest management, disaster aid and resiliency.
Local Reporting Network
A Memorial for the Children Lost to Stillbirth
Each day in the U.S., about 60 babies are stillborn. Here, families share their child’s name and their lasting legacy.
“Someone Tell Me What to Do”
Across the country, states require more training to prepare students and teachers for mass shootings than for those expected to protect them. The differences were clear in Uvalde, where children and officers waited on opposite sides of the door.