Police clampdown on protests fans tensions in Chile
Protesters upset over economic inequalities have thrown free-market darling Chile into disarray, prompting a crackdown decried by human rights advocates.
I learned yellow vest protesters in France are complex
I thought yellow vest protesters in France were a uniform group of angry radicals. But I talked to citizens and…
Listen: Standing up for gay rights in Israel
Israel is the most gay-friendly nation in the Middle East. But it's not perfect. Listen to two activists discuss their…
“The Kids Are Alright” — News-Decoder’s 1st podcast
News-Decoder launches its first podcast next week with partner Podium. Listen to young people offering a fresh perspective on major…
The United States: So rich, and yet so poor
The United States is the richest nation in the world with many millions of poor. I'm baffled more has not…
Trump could deepen, not bridge, the economic divide
Donald Trump has promised to tackle economic inequalities. But his policies could deepen the gaping divide between the haves and…
Chile and Pinochet’s lingering legacy
Chile has one of Latin America's strongest economies, but many struggle to get by in a system shaped by its…