Where your moral compass wavers

Conventional wisdom can be comforting, but it can also be an easy way out. We want to challenge moral assumptions. Last week we wrote about female genital cutting in Uganda and laid down a challenge to readers. We said: Help the Sabiny people end...

Your chance to change an ancient rite

Your chance to change an ancient rite

Our article on female genital cutting has attracted global interest. Now’s your chance to propose an alternative to this age-old rite. A six-year-old girl screams while being cut in Somalia, 17 June 1996. (AP Photo/Jean-Marc Bouju) Earlier this week,...

Curious, independent and intrepid

Curious, independent and intrepid

When Jasmine Horsey wrote to News-Decoder, she sent five writing samples. They ranged from women’s rights in Guatemala to a TEDx conference. When Jasmine Horsey wrote to ask about News-Decoder, she submitted five writing samples. They focused on women’s rights in...

Author: Nelson Graves