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 Natalie Jones
Bomb reenactment canceled; female Army rabbi’s path; all-military professional networking site
(Apr. 24, 2013)Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Reenactment Canceled An Ohio air show has canceled a fake bomb drop that would have commemorated the World War II bombing of Hiroshima. A local activist started a petition against the commemoration — scheduled for late June … Continue reading
Utility bill help for burn victims; court rehab alternative for vets; private shipyard work saved from military cuts
(Apr. 17, 2013)Summer Means High Electric Bills For vets with Burn injuries As the weather starts warming up, veterans with burn injuries face a unique challenge in keeping cool. The San Antonio Express News uncovers this little-discussed issue and describes a local … Continue reading
Grounded Blue Angels; veterans learn to cook; female officer reflects on leading 1st Cavalry
(Apr. 09, 2013)budget cuts bring blue angels down, Fans Settle for Autographs All practices and performances for the Navy’s Blue Angels are on hold, and the future of the fleet is uncertain in the midst of the sequester. Fans who were hoping … Continue reading
Air Force legal help; Guard helps teens; theaters go digital; dog rehab yoga
(Apr. 04, 2013)air force reaches out to Assault Victims with legal aid The Air Force has launched a legal assistance program for victims of sexual assault, in an attempt to persuade more victims to testify. Victims often find the investigation and legal … Continue reading
Ejecting heavy pilots; cyber warriors; animals and the military
(Apr. 01, 2013)Ohio base turns attentions to cybersecurity From Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, Barrie Barber reports on the military’s growing attention to cyber attacks and need for more trained cyber warfare operators. Full story from the Dayton Daily News. alabama … Continue reading
Wounded warriors; brass ceiling broken; Air Force crash dispute; military vehicle museum plans
(Mar. 05, 2013)Dream of national competition attracts wounded athletes to California Wounded Marines are competing at Camp Pendleton this week for a spot in the nationwide 2013 Wounded Warriors games. Athletes train and compete in several games throughout the year to make … Continue reading
Pentagon’s take on PTSD; overseas soldier suicides; potential defense cuts, state by state
(Feb. 25, 2013)Sequestration speculation is all over the local and national news outlets this week. While we wait to see what Congress does, military reporters around the country are keeping an eye on the important local issues already affecting soldiers. Pentagon Reworks … Continue reading
Cybersecurity threat is serious and unmanaged, experts say
(Nov. 27, 2012)WASHINGTON –– It’s serious and it’s here. It might be your stolen identity, it might be imposter status updates from your Facebook account, or it might be the shutdown of the electrical grid you rely on. But cyberattacks are a … Continue reading
