Young people across the globe are taking to the streets. In Morocco one demand is clear: Give us an education that helps us navigate the world we live in. People take part in a youth-led protest against corruption and calling for healthcare and education reform,...
Every moment could be our last opportunity in life, and this acknowledgement gives weight to our actions while stripping away trivial distractions. A section of the painting “Death And Life” by Gustav Klimt, 1908. This article by student Jack Kapund...
We learn that it is good to share what we have with those less fortunate. But when those around us simply take, important social bonds begin to fray. Two hands beg for help. (Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock) This article by student Ayira Browne was produced out of News...
Many argue that technology comes with high social and environmental costs. Others say innovation will save our planet. Can both be right? A smart phone sits on a dinner table. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article by student AyanfeOluwa Ayanlade was produced out...
Language shapes how people perceive each other. Small differences in pronunciation can affect who is welcomed or dismissed. But language can also be a bridge. Two women in conversation. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article by student Fatma Ezzahra Rziga was...
Raising a child with autism carries special challenges. Confronting the ignorance of society shouldn’t be one of them. A Tanzanian flag set against the colorful jigsaw puzzle pieces that signify autism awareness. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article by...
E-cars, autism, climate change, racial discrimination, a religious cult. These were subjects students tackled in the 18th News Decoder Storytelling Competition. A trophy and the News Decoder logo. (Illustration by News Decoder) A story about pollution caused when...
In our latest Decoder Dialogue we sat down with young people to hear their thoughts about speaking out. Why aren’t more people listening to what they say? Video of the Decoder Dialogue on speaking out shows a woman at a microphone. (Illustration by News Decoder)...
With News Decoder, young people not only question what is going on around them, they discover they’ve got peers across the globe asking similar questions. A selection of News Decoder student story headlines and the questions they ask. (Illustration by News...
One parishioner argues that the Church should welcome gay members. The Pope is just now cracking open the door by offering a small blessing. Vatican City with an LGBT flag superimposed to seem waving in welcome. Photo illustration by News Decoder. Editor’s note:...