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A London Journey Through the World of Codebreaking, Ciphers and Secret Communications
Top Secret: From Ciphers to Cyber Security reveals the rich personal and technological stories that have underpinned secret communications over the course of a century. The exhibition features over 100 objects including never-before-seen historical technology, hand-written documents and declassified files from the collections of GCHQ and the Science Museum Group. Visitors can hear from the individuals carrying out top secret work to defend against terror attacks and serious crime, and discover the challenges of maintaining digital security in the modern age. more »
From the GAO*: Religious-Based Hate Crimes; DOJ Needs to Improve Support to Colleges Given Increasing Reports on Campuses
Religious-based hate crimes are on the rise on America’s college campuses, according to data from the Departments of Education and Justice. The Department of Justice offers publications, webpages, and educational activities to help colleges and campus law enforcement monitor and address these crimes. However, much of DOJ’s information is outdated and difficult to find in one place. In addition, many colleges are unaware of what resources are available. We recommended that DOJ update, centralize, and share its information to make it easier to use. more »
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's "brilliance, grace, humor, tact, and unyielding resolve that saw her shatter barriers in the legal world”
Despite graduating at the top of her law school class, Ginsburg struggled to find a job. Title VII had not been enacted, anti-discrimination measures were not yet part of employment law, and firms were reticent to hire women. In law school, she routinely saw sign-up sheets for job interviews that explicitly said “Men only.” “Very few firms were willing to take a chance on a woman and no firm was ready to engage a mother,” said Ginsburg, who landed a judicial clerkship only through the diligent efforts of a professor-mentor. When she joined Rutgers’ law faculty in 1963, the Equal Pay Act had just been passed — but was widely ignored. When notified of her paltry salary, Ginsburg asked how much a man with similar experience was paid. more »
From the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) For the Public: What You Need to Know About Vaping
At present, CDC recommends that people: Should not use e-cigarette, or vaping, products that contain THC. Should not buy any type of e-cigarette, or vaping products, particularly those containing THC, off the street. Should not modify or add any substances to e-cigarette, or vaping, products that are not intended by the manufacturer, including products purchased through retail establishments. more »