A predatory ecosystem that relies on child soldiers
While the world looks away, a war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo that has lasted for decades is getting worse. And it is being fought by children.
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When war leaves you without heat, it’s time to dance
It is cold in Ukraine, where Russian bombs have cut off power for heat and electricity. To keep people warm and sane, DJs have sprung into action.
Decoder Replay: Armed strength doesn’t equate to super power
The Roman army once conquered the world, but the Roman empire was ultimately brought down by primitive tribes. Are we seeing the decline of the U.S. empire?
When your future has no entry point
Young people face a Catch-22: employers demand previous experience before they will hire, yet artificial intelligence is taking over the entry-level jobs.
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Decoder: What has the United States gotten the world into now?
With the joint bombing of Iran with Israel, the United States may have begun a war without an endgame. Let’s help you make sense of the chaos.
Decoder Replay: The power of individual climate action
To fight climate change, we can each do more than take the bus instead of drive. Systemic change is spurred when individual shouts becomes a collective outcry.
Decoder: Can you trust what’s on the medicine label?
Natural and herbal medicines are much cheaper than prescription pills. But whether they work and are safe is another story.
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To fight climate change, begin in the classroom
It is one thing for students to read what a teacher assigned. It’s another to discover information themselves and use it to inform others and take action.
The winners are …
E-cars, autism, climate change, racial discrimination, a religious cult. These were subjects students tackled in the 18th News Decoder Storytelling Competition.
When will we listen to what young people say?
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?