Medill National Security Reporting Project
Medill/GlobalPost investigation sheds new light on $3.2 billion U.S. mine clearance and victim assistance effort.
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Medill/USA TODAY investigation of U.S. international food aid programs finds significant, entrenched problems
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#MedillRemembers James Foley, One Year Later
Remembering James Foley's life and legacy one year after his death at the hands of the Islamic State.
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Major TV networks sign onto freelancer safety compact
Read about the compact, which was signed by Medill NSJI Co-Director Ellen Shearer at Columbia University in September, here.McCormick Foundation renews grant for Medill National Security Journalism program
EVANSTON, Ill. — The Robert R. McCormick Foundation has renewed a $1 million grant to fund the Medill National Security Journalism Initiative at Northwestern University over the next two years.
The NSJ program provides journalists-in-training and working journalists with the knowledge and skills necessary to report accurately, completely and with context on events and issues related to defense, security and civil liberties. The initiative began in January, 2009 with an initial three-year, $1.3 million McCormick Foundation grant. The grant was also renewed for $1 million over two years in 2011.
Posts by Amarita Bansal
New employment initiative to help veterans get jobs
(Aug. 25, 2011)WASHINGTON–President Barack Obama announced his new Veterans Employment Initiative last week to assist military veterans with finding jobs. Obama is proposing to give tax credits to companies who hire unemployed veterans and establish transition programs for service members to ease … Continue reading
Expedited screening for low risk passengers
(Aug. 25, 2011)WASHINGTON–Waiting in line at airport checkpoints could be a thing of the past for some select frequent flyers. The Transportation Security Administration will be testing a prescreening program this fall to a group of select air travelers who will voluntarily … Continue reading
Is screening passengers down to a science?
(Jun. 08, 2011)An analysis of TSA’s Screening of Passengers by Observation Techniques (SPOT) program suggests it is an effective tool in identifying suspicious behaviors amongst airline passengers. Congressional testimony of Larry Willis, program manager for the Science and Technology Directorate, argued that … Continue reading
Laser incidents cause FAA to penalize violators
(Jun. 08, 2011)While pointing lasers into an aircraft cockpit could eventually become a federal crime, the Federal Aviation Administration will start imposing civil penalties against offenders as a violation of federal aviation regulations. The effects of shining bright lasers on an aircraft … Continue reading
FAA improves training programs for pilots and flight attendants
(Jun. 08, 2011)New training requirements are set to better-equip airline pilots and crewmembers to prevent fatal errors from occurring in emergency cases. The FAA has revised a proposal to enhance air carrier training programs, replacing the original plan released in January 2009. … Continue reading
Sleeping on the job: necessary for air traffic controllers?
(Jun. 05, 2011)After a string of incidents highlighting air traffic controllers sleeping on the job, a Congressional hearing took place last week to tackle the issue of fatigue among controllers working around the clock. Since March, nine separate incidents have been revealed … Continue reading
Misaligned Rivet Holes Caused Crack in Southwest Airlines Boeing 737
(Jun. 03, 2011)Rivet holes did not line up properly on the Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 which developed a hole in flight, according to the National Transportation Board. In response to the NTB report, Boeing said: “Boeing already has taken appropriate action by … Continue reading
New Rules to Curb Air Travel Frustrations
(May. 25, 2011)Airline passengers may be relieved of some frustrations when flying abroad, as new rules now make air travel more transparent. The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued a new set of airline passenger protections in efforts to eliminate the levels … Continue reading
Will TSA Relax Liquid Restrictions?
(May. 19, 2011)Technological developments may help ease the liquid restriction for travelers who hate giving up their drinks before boarding a plane. The U.S. Transportation Security Administration is aware of passenger frustrations regarding the 3.4 ounce limit, as they continually look to … Continue reading
TSA Pat-Downs Prompt Call for New Legislation
(May. 15, 2011)Has the Transportation Security Administration gone too far with its security measures? Congressman Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) said he will introduce new legislation requiring parental supervision during the pat-down of a child. This all comes as a result of a YouTube … Continue reading
