For our 11th birthday we brought together people from across the world, young and old, to explore the power of journalism and education to amplify voices. Video replay of the Decoder Dialogue, “Writing to Be Heard” on 9 June 2026. In an age defined by...
To inform people you need to first get their attention. In journalism that’s the job of “the lead.” But crafting it is difficult. A man gasps reading a newspaper. Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels Journalists are obsessed with leads. That was my...
Governments around the world are adopting laws limiting the use of social media. Let’s sort out some of the concerns. An age filter on a social media site. (Illustration by News Decoder) Editor’s note: On 15 June 2026, the British government said it would...
A small grammatical error can cause a big misunderstanding. But there are many ways your story can be read in a way you didn’t intend. A man is late because he took a bottle of cabernet, instead of a cab. (Illustration by News Decoder.) Have you ever posted...
With so much chaos in the world, it’s hard to know what to believe. That’s when people grab onto conspiracy theories. Don’t be a spreader of misinformation. Two people question the news on TV. (Illustration by News Decoder) Editor’s note: On 25...