The Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications is the latest journalism organization to sign on to the Global Safety Principles and Practices, a set of international protection standards for reporters, especially those in conflict areas. Continue reading
Islamic State’s violent campaign against journalists worsens
A new report finds direct targeting of journalists from groups like the Islamic State and al-Qaida in addition to strict rules for media they control. Continue reading |
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FOIA update: USDB releases Manual for the Guidance of Inmates (USDB Regulation 600-1, Nov. 2013)
WASHINGTON — On Monday, the United States Disciplinary Barracks’ Directorate of Inmate Administration released “USDB Regulation 600-1, Nov. 2013” entitled “Manual for the Guidance of Inmates” to the Medill National Security Journalism Initiative in response to an April 17 Freedom … Continue reading |
Political analyst Al From talks Democratic Party readiness for 2016
WASHINGTON — Democratic Leadership Council founder and Medill M.S.J. alum Al From turned a critical eye onto his own party during a March 12 visit to the Medill Washington newsroom. During the talk with Medill undergraduates, From discussed the history … Continue reading |
Op-ed: What Dempsey’s pro-Abdullah essay contest could mean for the military’s image
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Blue Force Tracker website gives voice to members of American military
Blue Force tracking is a term used in the military for a computer system that tracks where military forces – friendly (blue forces) and hostile – are located. A new website has taken that name and used it to explain … Continue reading |
