Monthly Archives: March 2018

This Day In History — US 1918 Sedition Act Repealed (March 3 1921)

Posted on March 3, 2018 by L

“In addition to conventional spying, however, the Espionage Act has also been used to prosecute those who delivered confidential governmental information not to foreign governments, but to the press. Whistleblowers charged with violating the Espionage Act include Pentagon Papers leaker … Continue reading →

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China — Electromagnetic Satellite Launches to Study Earthquake Precursors

Posted on March 3, 2018 by L

“Zhangheng 1 will help scientists better understand the coupling mechanisms of the upper atmosphere, ionosphere and magnetosphere and the temporal variations of the geomagnetic field, and thus accumulate data for the research of seismic precursors. Zhangheng 1 cannot be used … Continue reading →

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This Day In History — “Horrifying and Unnecessary” (New York Time Editorial – March 2 2008)

Posted on March 2, 2018 by L

“Some may argue that we would be more effective if we sanctioned torture or other expedient methods to obtain information from the enemy. They would be wrong. Beyond the basic fact that such actions are illegal, history shows that they … Continue reading →

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Paris & Brussels Attacks — Q&A About Oussama Atar in the Belgian Parliament

Posted on March 2, 2018 by L

“With the usual reservations, it seems to indicate that Oussama Atar is dead and, importantly, that the judicial investigation continues. It is essential to continue to try to shed light on this dark affair.” Georges Dallemagne — Belgian Federal representative (February … Continue reading →

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CIA Launches Signature School Program at UIC

Posted on March 2, 2018 by L

“CIA is committed to building a diverse workforce that has a broad range of ethnic and cultural backgrounds, language expertise, and educational and life experiences to ensure diversity of thought and the ability to operate effectively worldwide.” Maja Lehnus — … Continue reading →

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This Day in History — CIA Directorate of Plans Renamed Directorate of Operations (March 1 1973)

Posted on March 1, 2018 by L

“It had all the earmarks of a CIA operation; the bomb killed everybody in the room except the intended target!” William F. Buckley, Jr. “When the U.S. military accidentally bombed the location of Hamid Karzai in December 2001, it was … Continue reading →

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Slovak Journalist Jan Kuciak Murdered For His Work

Posted on March 1, 2018 by L

“It’s unacceptable today in the European Union that a journalist can be killed in the course of his work.” European Parliament President Tajani “The protection of freedom of speech and the safety of journalists is our common priority and that … Continue reading →

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