The politics of representation
Voters in the U.S. state of Delaware elected someone to Congress because of issues they care about. The gender of that person at birth was not one of them.
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Decoder Replay: Spain tries to rein in housing costs
With housing prices at sky-high levels, people in Spain say it is time for their government to take action. Governments elsewhere are taking notice.
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As the planet heats up and extreme weather events get more common, the United States slashes funding to its weather services. What does that mean for the world?
Music as the lifeblood of a nation
Inside one of Italy’s quietly radical institutions, musicians and educators reshape how we hear — and understand — a nation’s soundscape.
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Decoder Replay: Spain tries to rein in housing costs
With housing prices at sky-high levels, people in Spain say it is time for their government to take action. Governments elsewhere are taking notice.
Decoder Replay: Can Britain and Europe be partners again?
The Labour government wants to renew trade with Europe. The Tories had failed to do that after Brexit. We take a look back at that last attempt.
Decoder: A history lesson on Europe for Donald Trump
For eons, European nations were at war with each other. The formation of the European Union was meant to change that. Isn’t that a good thing, Mr. President?
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And the winners are…
Grade inflation. Book and cell phone bans. Sports equity. School diversity. How a small town dealts with a world conference. Our storytelling contest winners.
Can we de-stress from climate change distress?
Earth Day reminds us that we need to take care of the planet. But being the Earth’s caretaker puts a mental burden on us that is difficult to handle.
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.