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
Read about the project.R.I.P. James Wright Foley, 1973-2014
#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 Nick Kariuki
Houston, We Have a Space Junk Problem
(Jun. 26, 2015)With a typical impact speed of 10 km/second orbital debris, the man-made space junk that orbits the planet poses a deadly threat to human space flight and the safety of satellites. Continue reading
Sport is strong diplomacy tool for the world’s militaries
(Jun. 11, 2015)The CISM was founded on 18 Feb., 1948 and is now the world’s second largest multi-sport discipline organization, bested only by the International Olympic Committee. Operating under the motto “Friendship through sport,” its mission through competitions like the World Games and symposiums highlight the role that sports can play rebuilding societies ravaged by conflict or natural disasters. Continue reading
Florida postal worker who landed gyrocopter on Capitol Lawn pleads not guilty
(May. 26, 2015)WASHINGTON, May 21 (UPI) — Doug Hughes, the Florida mail carrier who landed his gyrocopter on the U.S. Capitol’s West Lawn last month, appeared in court on Thursday to plead not guilty to all six federal charges against him. Among … Continue reading
Man detained after flying drone in front of White House Lawn
(May. 14, 2015)WASHINGTON – The White House was put on lockdown and Lafayette Square was evacuated on Thursday afternoon after a man who allegedly attempted to fly a small drone over the White House fence was detained by Secret Service officers, according … Continue reading
Helping Veterans Become Small Business Owners
(May. 11, 2015)CLINTON, Md. — From soldier to CEO is a more natural transition than many veterans realize. A large support network has sprung up to help vets start their own businesses, but many do not know it exists. On Tuesday night … Continue reading
Obama to wounded warriors: ‘We’ve got your back’
(Apr. 22, 2015)WASHINGTON — Under clear skies, President Obama blasted an air horn Thursday to start the Wounded Warrior Project’s Soldier Ride from the White House’s South Lawn. Speaking before the bikes rolled out, Obama said the event was “a chance to … Continue reading
