Canadian newspapers, schools can learn from Hong Kong
Canadian newspapers and schools do little to foster interest in journalism among youth. Hong Kong has taken a radically different approach.
I discovered a slice of Paris through Chinese immigrants
Chinese immigrants form a growing community in France. Two manicurists gave me insight into challenges facing workers in Paris's beauty industry.
Watch: On Cantonese opera, ca trù and cultural identity
A trip to Hong Kong taught me why Cantonese opera and ca trù singing, which I once thought boring, are so important to cultural identity.
Afghans take to cars to express themselves
In Afghanistan, people love to express themselves on their vehicles. The messages range from the personal to political to philosophical.
Hard Brexit conjures nightmares across Ireland
If the UK leaves the EU, will authorities resurrect a border between Ireland and the British province of Northern Ireland — ending two decades of peace?
Distress in Yemen deepens with struggle for south
The world's worst humanitarian disaster is unfolding in Yemen, where outside powers stoke a civil war. Peace remains a distant dream as distress deepens.
Saving the Amazon: sanctions, less beef, intervention?
The Amazon -- the "lungs" of our planet -- is burning. What to do? Punish Brazil with sanctions? Eat less meat? Or send in forces to save the rainforest?
Climate change gets more personal and political
Record heat around the world. Wild fires in the Arctic. Greenland’s ice rapidly melting. Climate change is upon us. The situation is dire -- but we can act.
Riding the rails to a life with less guilt
Ashamed of flying because it worsens your carbon footprint? You're not alone if you want to ride the rails -- as I recently did when my life took a turn.
Google speech policy requires difficult trade-offs
A new speech policy looks set to rein in Google's intellectually freewheeling culture. It points to difficult trade-offs today’s organizations must make.
We need to keep disarmament treaties, not scrap them
In a world with nuclear weapons, every agreement counts. So the decision by the U.S. and Russia to scrap a disarmament treaty does matter.
Decoder: Why central banks matter so much
Central banks are among the world's most powerful institutions, but often operate in the shadows. What do they do? And why do they matter?
From Flopnik and shame to a man on the moon
It's been 50 years since the U.S. put a man on the moon. It's worth recalling how the U.S. lagged at the start of the Space Age. And now, what…
Decoder: Why abortion is more than a political debate
Abortion is wrapped up in politics in many nations including the U.S. But one in four pregnancies ends in abortion, making it a global health issue.
Pace Academy of U.S. joins News-Decoder’s ranks
A 10th U.S. school, Pace Academy, is joining News-Decoder, bringing a distinctive cross-disciplinary approach to our international network.
U.S. podcast spotlights News-Decoder and partner
Two non-profits are joining forces for youth around the world. A podcast highlights News-Decoder and the International Congress of Youth Voices.
Listen: News-Decoder is now on Apple Podcasts
More and more youth around the globe are turning to podcasts to learn about the world and to share stories. News-Decoder is part of the revolution.