Press Releases
Nobel laureate Maria Ressa warns that democracy is on the ballot in upcoming elections
September 7, 2023
Maria Ressa speaks about the state of journalism and press freedom in the Philippines. Photo: Phil Pasquini Democracy is in danger of ending in less than two years, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa warned a packed National Press Club Headliners Luncheon on Tuesday. "We're electing…
Read MoreNational Press Club Statement On Passing of Bill Richardson
September 2, 2023
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 – Following is a statement from National Press Club President Eileen O’Reilly on the passing of Bill Richardson whose long career in public service included significant time spent working for the release of hostages including journalists. “We were deeply saddened by the news of…
Read MoreNBC News’ Kristen Welker to Accept 2023 National Press Club Fourth Estate Award
August 31, 2023
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31, 2023 – Kristen Welker, NBC News chief White House correspondent and incoming moderator of “Meet the Press,” will receive the National Press Club’s Fourth Estate Award during a gala in her honor on Nov. 28 in Washington. The award recognizes journalists who have made…
Read MorePress Club Statement on Extending Evan Gershkovich’s Unjust Detention
August 24, 2023
WASHINGTON, Aug.23 – Following is a statement by National Press Club President Eileen O’Reilly and National Press Club Journalism Institute President Gil Klein on the decision by Russian court to extend the pretrial period for Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, for a second time. “Our…
Read MoreWall Street Journal, ABC News and PBS NewsHour Win National Press Club Awards
July 25, 2023
WASHINGTON, July 25, 2023 – National Press Club President Eileen O’Reilly today announced the winners of the prestigious National Press Club Journalism Awards. The Wall Street Journal won in four categories in the National Press Club journalism contest. “The National Press Club Journalism Awards…
Read MoreNational Press Club statement on the continued online harassment of Wall Street Journal reporter Sabrina Siddiqui
June 28, 2023
WASHINGTON, June 28 – Following is a statement from Eileen O’Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the continued online harassment of Wall Street Journal reporter Sabrina Siddiqui. “We condemn in the strongest…
Read MorePress Club leaders urge Biden to raise press freedom concerns with Indian Prime Minister
June 21, 2023
WASHINGTON, June 21 – Following is a statement from Eileen O’Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the state visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Washington this week. “The visit of Prime Minister…
Read MorePress Club leaders deeply disappointed with verdict in North Carolina jury trial
June 16, 2023
WASHINGTON, June 16, 2023 - Following is a statement from Eileen O'Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the guilty verdict of journalists Matilda Bliss and Veronica Coit issued by a North Carolina jury on Friday.…
Read MoreNational Press Club Condemns Violent Threats by Local Officials Forcing Oklahoma Journalist To Flee
June 15, 2023
WASHINGTON, June 15, 2023 - Following is a statement from Eileen O'Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, regarding recent reports an Oklahoma journalist has been forced to leave his community out of fear for his…
Read MoreNational Press Club Statement on the Conviction and Sentencing of Guatemalan Journalist José Rubén Zamora
June 14, 2023
WASHINGTON, June 14, 2023 -- Following is a statement by Eileen O'Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the conviction and sentencing of Guatemalan journalist José Rubén Zamora. “We condemn in the strongest terms…
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