You don’t have to be from the New York Times or Le Monde to land an interview with someone important. Sometimes just being 16 is more impressive. A teen journalist as superhero. Illustration by News Decoder. Journalism and activism can be powerful tools for...
People often try to impress readers with big words and sentences. But maybe readers just want you to get to the point. Alice is bored at the Mad Hatter’s tea party. Illustration by John Tenniel from “The Nursery Alice” (1890). (Public domain...
Why the winner of the most votes in the U.S. presidential election might lose the presidency. A map shows the results of the Electoral College in the 2016 U.S. presidential election and the results of the general election. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article...
When you read or hear a story do you feel left out because you don’t know the background? Why do some stories leave us feeling stupid? Professional sports commentators in press box at American football game. (Credit: SDI Productions/Getty Images Signature)...
In a world where everyone has to have their say, listening has become a lost art. But it is the key to getting the best stories. A deer with big ears listens for predators. (Credit: Magda Ehlers/Pexels) Journalism can be a powerful tool for change. But a story...