by Marcy Burstiner | 21 Nov 2025 | Journalism, Media Literacy, News Decoder Tips, Reporting, Uncategorized
We live in an age of misinformation. Here are ways you can make sure you aren’t part of the problem. Two girls gossip about a social media post. (Illustration by News Decoder) At News Decoder, we share advice for young people from experts in journalism, media...
by Stuart Grudgings | 19 Nov 2025 | Decoder Replay, Media Literacy
Deepfakes and AI fuel disinformation that puts democracy at risk. How can we combat it? Henna Virkkunen, executive vice-president of the European Commission, announces the European Democracy Shield and the EU Strategy for Civil Society. Photo courtesy The European...
by Ange Umugisha | 18 Nov 2025 | Health and Wellness, Kepler, Media Literacy, Personal Reflections, Religion, Student Posts, Youth Voices
When the screen becomes your escape from depression, can you find a way to face the reality around you? A young girl stares at her computer screen. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article, by student Ange Umugisha, was produced out of News Decoder’s school...
by Hanan Hammad | 28 Oct 2025 | Health and Wellness, Media Literacy, University of Toronto Journalism Fellows
When it takes too long to get an appointment or a doctor dismisses patient symptoms, people go online for help. Is that a bad thing? A woman finds an online forum for people with polycystic ovary syndrome. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article was produced...
by News Decoder | 24 Oct 2025 | Media Literacy
Do some social media posts make you cry? Can you tell a reliable source from one you shouldn’t trust? Can AI help bring us together across divides? The Earth superimposed on an image of digital media screens. Photo credit Canva/News Decoder. From 24 to 31...