Decoder Spotlight: Li Keira Yin of The Thacher School
A Chinese citizen studying in the U.S., Li Keira Yin wins this month’s Student in the Spotlight award for her contributions to News Decoder’s community.
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City dwellers: Respect those like me from the countryside.
People living in cities can have trouble valuing peasants from the countryside. But not all that is nice is made in cities! We depend on each other.
An American dream? Or nightmare?
A year after supporters of ex-U.S. President Donald Trump attacked the Capitol Building, a young poet reflects on the American dream — or nightmare.
Decoder: Why do countries impose sanctions?
Sanctions have been a foreign policy tool since ancient Greece. Nations are increasingly using to sanctions, even if they fail more than they succeed.
Ganesha and Santa Claus: Separated at birth? You decide.
A shared taste for sweets, unique fashions and world travel are similarities between the Hindu god Ganesha and Santa Claus, the rotund holiday figure.
CLIMATE CHANGE
Decoder: Are companies becoming better social citizens?
Companies are paying greater heed to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) matters — their social credit score. Does it make a difference?
A Cardinal Sin: How Our Actions Affect Biodiversity
Students at my U.S. school played what they thought was a harmless prank. They found out that actions have consequences and biodiversity is fragile.
Humans halted ozone depletion. Now let’s end global warming.
Humans were once on track to destroy Earth’s ozone shield. Collective action averted disaster. Global warming demands the same global cooperation.
With indecisive COP26, climate crisis is at a turning point
The COP26 climate summit offered scant relief to developing nations. If political will for a grand bargain is lacking, can solutions emerge to save Earth?
Youth Voices
Decoder Spotlight: Li Keira Yin of The Thacher School
A Chinese citizen studying in the U.S., Li Keira Yin wins this month’s Student in the Spotlight award for her contributions to News Decoder’s community.
Who is this person in the mirror? Can she be me?
The person in the mirror is not familiar to me at all. I’m tired and empty, and she is pretty and happy. Where can I find the real ‘me’?
I pursued food and have discovered a way of life
Where I grew up, the kitchen was a “no-go” area for males. But my love of food has helped teach me how to live a successful life as an African man.
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News Decoder partner honors teachers in journalism education
Innovative educators from Bolivia, the U.S. and Nigeria have won awards for teaching why news matters and about threats to journalists.An international jury has singled out educators in Bolivia, the U.S. and Nigeria for innovative teaching about why democratic societies need good journalism and...
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A News Decoder partner has awarded prizes to news organizations in five countries for innovative reporting on COVID-19 for kids.
Journalists under threat on World Press Freedom Day
Thirty years after a landmark declaration of press freedom principles, journalists face threats that jeopardize democratic institutions around the world.
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Decoder: Are companies becoming better social citizens?
Companies are paying greater heed to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) matters — their social credit score. Does it make a difference?
Decoder: Why do countries impose sanctions?
Sanctions have been a foreign policy tool since ancient Greece. Nations are increasingly using to sanctions, even if they fail more than they succeed.
Decoder: Why “woke” means different things to different people
The term “woke” is caught up in America’s divisive culture wars. Will citizens in other nations adopt the notion describing those alert to social injustice?
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Decoder: Are companies becoming better social citizens?
Companies are paying greater heed to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) matters — their social credit score. Does it make a difference?
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Despite health warnings, skin-lightening products persist
Millions of women try to lighten their skin although governments warn of health risks. Can anti-Black racism in the cosmetics industry be stopped?
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Decoder: Why “woke” means different things to different people
The term “woke” is caught up in America’s divisive culture wars. Will citizens in other nations adopt the notion describing those alert to social injustice?
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African Leadership Academy students share top contest prize
In a first, two students from Sierra Leone enrolled at the African Leadership Academy have won the top prize in News Decoder’s Storytelling Contest.
Under assault, democracy will survive – News Decoder webinar
In a public webinar, a leading UK youth advocate and students from News Decoder’s network discussed challenges to democracy around the world.
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