I covered the fall of Saigon when South Vietnam collapsed and North Vietnamese seized the city. I now ask myself: What was the sense of it all? The author standing on the steps of the former Saigon Opera, which had been converted into the South Vietnamese National...
By Daniela Martinez There’s something satisfying about being made for the sun. I’ve always taken secret satisfaction switching languages in mid-sentence. Or in knowing my parents can cross deserts and in checking off “Hispanic” on applications. My...
Casey Konermann has seen a lot during his years collecting garbage. Now, his U.S. city is modernizing — not only for efficiency but for safety. The changes and additions to the Sanitation Department’s fleet have cost approximately $2.5 million. (Photo by Azra...
Democracy and the post-war world order are under siege as populist and nationalist forces gain ground around the world. We must wake up and act. This story was co-winner in the high school division in News-Decoder’s Arch Roberts Jr essay/reporting contest. You...
(David Schlesinger on China: “A Journey Towards Ambiguity”) By Nelson Graves Does China’s rise as an economic and military power mean an inevitable clash with the United States? Can China help defuse the nuclear threat from North Korea? And does...
The 2016 U.S. election woke up many young Americans who, like me, had limited their political participation to voting in presidential elections. Protesters demonstrate in support of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy, Los Angeles, 5 September...
France takes a stricter stance towards the Islamic veil than the U.S. Yet despite legal protections, Muslim women still face discrimination in the U.S. Pakistani women hold a banner during a rally to mark World Hijab Day and show solidarity for Muslim women in France....
Last week we asked readers what topics you think I should write about during my six-week internship here in Paris. After hearing your suggestions, I’ve pinpointed issues to cover in coming weeks. Yes, we listen to our readers! Several of you suggested I focus...
Immigration is a fact of life in our globalized world. But how can newcomers maintain their cultural identities in an era of Trump and Brexit? Can immigrants maintain their identities and traditions in their new homes? Or should they assimilate fully to ensure...
The presidential candidacy of an outspoken populist in Brazil is a sign that Latin America’s biggest nation is still struggling with corruption and poverty. Brazilian congressman Jair Bolsonaro with soldiers and cadets during a ceremony commemorating Army Day,...