Northern Ireland: A political volcano inside Europe
Northern Ireland has been peaceful for two decades. But tensions are building again as a power-sharing agreement teeters and Brexit looms.
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Lightening the load for a U.S. city’s garbage lifters
Casey Konermann has seen a lot during his 11 years collecting garbage. Now, his U.S. city is modernizing — not only for the sake of efficiency but for safety.
Read moreDecoder Spotlight: Indiana University stands tall
Students and faculty at Indiana University have been named “Decoders in the Spotlight” for contributing a distinctive body of work to News-Decoder’s website.
Read moreJapan’s Okinawa still up in arms over U.S. military
A U.S. base on Okinawa island has long protected Japan — despite recurring protests by residents upset over crime, crowding and environmental damage.
Read moreI’m Not Saying It’s Aliens …
Mainstream media outlets in the U.S., usually dismissive of unidentified aerial phenomenon, have suddenly changed their tone. I’m not saying it’s aliens, but …
Read moreWomen long at the lead of anti-base protests on Okinawa
Suzuyo Takazato first protested against the U.S. military presence on Japan’s Okinawa island in 1995 after the rape of a schoolgirl. She continues the struggle today.
Read moreBeaten yet unbowed, Ugandan fights for LGBTQ rights
Joseph Kawesi is a transgender woman who risks prison for her gender identity. But she still fights for her rights and those of Uganda’s LGBTQ community.
Read moreClimate change or not, U.S. Midwest farmers adapt
In the traditional farmlands of America’s Midwest, where the term “climate change” is taboo, the weather has turned farmers’ lives upside down.
Read moreIndiana, Westover, Thacher students snatch prizes
Students at Indiana University, Westover School and the Thacher School have won News-Decoder’s third essay/reporting contest and win $1,000 in prizes.
Read moreDecoder Spotlight: Miss Porter’s students shine
Students at Miss Porter’s School in Connecticut have been named “Decoders in the Spotlight” for their exemplary work on climate change.
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