When the government tells you that you cannot pray
Restrictions on Muslim festivals in India have turned public prayer into an illegal act.
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Can young people save local news?
With journalism organizations struggling, a competition seeks to find and honor young people supporting local newsrooms in their area.
Could Trump’s tariffs end up spurring green innovation?
U.S. trade wars could create new alliances around energy independence, and make fossil fuel investments risky.
Are smartphones at schools all bad?
Across the world, schools are banning phones. But parents want to keep connected to their kids and students and some teachers find they can enhance learning.
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Decoder Replay: Globalization peaked before Trump’s tariffs
Both the Covid pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine disrupted international supply chains. Many thought it was time to bring supplies closer to home.
Decoder Replay: The military footprint of the United States
Donald Trump commands some 200,000 U.S.troops in more than 125 military bases in more than 145 countries. Why are they there in the first place?
Decoder: Why some viruses are so difficult to stamp out
We’ve come oh so close to eradicating measles and polio. But more stubborn than the viruses are people who don’t listen to doctors.
News Decoder Updates
Can young people save local news?
With journalism organizations struggling, a competition seeks to find and honor young people supporting local newsrooms in their area.
News Decoder helps launch digital student journalism tool
By producing news stories and other content, young people master the gathering, assessing and sharing of factual and verifiable information.
Does the press affect how we think about government?
If democracy depends on the support of an informed public what does it mean when people distrust what they read and hear in the news?