Democracy is in retreat around the world. How bad is the “democratic recession?” And what can you do to get democracy back on track? (Artwork from Creative Commons) This article is part of a News-Decoder series of “decoders” that explain...
By Nelson Graves Today News-Decoder takes a big step forward with a new website design that will better showcase the work of our correspondents and our students around the world. The website is a window onto our world where young people and experts tackle critical,...
By Nelson Graves Two more schools have joined News-Decoder, extending our geographic reach into a fifth continent — Latin America — and linking us with one of China’s top academic institutions. Gimnasio Los Caobos in Colombia and the Affiliated High...
By Nelson Graves Three schools on three continents have agreed to join News-Decoder, expanding our network of academic institutions as we prepare to launch a revamped and beefed-up program for young people around the world. Herlufsholm School in Denmark, Middlesex...
It was the best of times and the worst of times. The 1960s stirred so many hopes — utopia was within reach! — only to see many crushed. The lessons? (Photos courtesy of the AP and Wikimedia Commons) This post script ends our series of articles by...