Hong Kong trip opened my eyes to residents’ worries
My trip to Hong Kong coincided with the lead-up to huge protests against an extradition law. I now understand concerns over China's tightening grip.
I discovered a different Middle East in a desert and shop
I used to associate the Middle East with violence, devastation and instability. On a trip to Israel, I discovered hospitality and generosity.
Dogs move from street to shelter in Colombia
Street dogs often suffer abuse. Some people find them a nuisance and a public health risk. We discovered a solution in an animal shelter in Bogotá.
From Guatemala to a U.S. university: my American Dream
I was raised in Guatemala, where I was expected to grow up fast and told that women are not meant to go to school. But I had other dreams.
Decoder: U.S.-Iran ties impaled on the past
Why are the U.S. and Iran at daggers drawn while Donald Trump has vowed to pull troops out of foreign wars? Mutual antagonism goes way back.
Are migrants wearing out their welcome in Mexico, too?
Mexico is under pressure to stop migrants from fleeing Central America to the U.S. Are Mexicans' attitudes towards their neighbors hardening?
Does U.S.-China trade dispute mean a new Cold War?
The U.S. and China are engaged in a tit-for-tat trade dispute affecting billions of dollars of commerce. Do the tensions point to a new Cold War?
In Hong Kong, young protesters return with a vengeance
Youth in Hong Kong have poured into the streets to protest against a proposed law they say threatens the city's autonomy. Are they pushing their luck?
I discovered a different Middle East in a desert and shop
I used to associate the Middle East with violence, devastation and instability. On a trip to Israel, I discovered hospitality and generosity.
From Guatemala to a U.S. university: my American Dream
I was raised in Guatemala, where I was expected to grow up fast and told that women are not meant to go to school. But I had other dreams.
Remembering Tiananmen. Or not
It's been 30 years since China's army crushed protests in Tiananmen Square. Can Beijing come to terms with its past without remembering?
Decoder: U.S.-Iran ties impaled on the past
Why are the U.S. and Iran at daggers drawn while Donald Trump has vowed to pull troops out of foreign wars? Mutual antagonism goes way back.
Vaccines: Here’s the truth amid many myths
Some people think there is a global conspiracy to promote harmful vaccines. But doctors and health experts agree: Vaccines are safe and they save lifes.
Decoder: Why are vaccines so important?
Vaccines are safe and save millions of lives every year. Yet some people resist being immunized. Here's how vaccines work and why humankind needs them.
Two awards offered to news outlets working with youth
News organizations around the world that engage with youth are invited to apply for two awards that honor solid journalism.
Hewitt School in New York joins News-Decoder
Presence, empathy, research and purpose -- those are the academic pillars at the Hewitt School in New York, News-Decoder's newest partner.
Paraguayan news team wins environment reporting prize
A global prize backed by News-Decoder and two board members has gone to a media group in Paraguay for reporting that aimed to save a huge forest.