Press Freedom
Journalists, political leaders agree on blueprint to rebuild public trust in institutions
April 4, 2019
Journalists, elected officials and government communicators committed to concrete steps aimed at increasing trust and civility in public life during two days of intensive conversations at the National Press Club March 25-26.. Hosted by the Club’s nonprofit Journalism Institute and facilitated by…
Read MoreNational Press Club welcomes release of Egyptian photojournalist
March 4, 2019
The National Press Club celebrated the release of the Club's 2016 John Aubuchon Press Freedom award winner from an Egyptian prison Monday but expressed concern about the terms of his release and the continued detention of other Egyptian reporters. Photojournalist Mahmoud Abou Zeid, known as Shawkan…
Read MoreNational Press Club criticizes Capitol Police manhandling of reporters
February 15, 2019
The National Press Club on Friday sharply criticized the Capitol Police for reportedly manhandling several reporters this week in the Senate basement and blocking the press from interviewing some senators during a vote. The incident contravened the chamber’s long-standing bipartisan practice of…
Read MoreNational Press Club calls for charges against journalist Maria Ressa to be dropped
February 14, 2019
The National Press Club and its nonprofit Journalism Institute is calling on the Philippine government to end its intimidation campaign against Maria Ressa, a journalist targeted for her investigations of official corruption in her home country. Ressa, whose work has been widely honored by fellow…
Read MoreLast chance to register – Using Sanctions to Protect Journalists
February 6, 2019
You can still register for today's afternoon panel on using sanctions to protect journalists. Lawmakers, former senior State Department officials and journalists will gather at the National Press Club on Monday, Feb. 11, for a discussion about the growing use of human rights sanctions to protect…
Read MoreNational Press Club calls for probe of murdered Ghanaian reporter
January 25, 2019
The National Press Club called Friday for a thorough investigation of the murder of Ghanaian investigative journalist Ahmed Hussein Suale-Divela and urged officials in the west African nation to ensure that journalists can work safely and without the threat of violence. Suale-Divela, who was part…
Read MoreNational Press Club asks China’s ambassador for answers on missing photographer
December 10, 2018
The presidents of the National Press Club and its non-profit Journalism Institute wrote China’s ambassador to the United States on Dec. 10 calling for the release from prison of a U.S.-based photojournalist who was arrested more than a month ago in China. The letter to Ambassador Cui Tiankai…
Read MoreAmicus statement supporting preliminary injunction ruling in CNN v. Trump
November 16, 2018
The National Press Club and the National Press Club Journalism Institute, its nonprofit educational arm, joined with other news organizations and press freedom groups in this statement applauding today’s court ruling ordering the White House to immediately restore the press pass of CNN Chief White…
Read MoreJournalism Institute supports challenge to White House over revocation of Acosta credentials
November 14, 2018
The National Press Club Journalism Institution and major news organizations have issued a joint statement condemning the White House for revoking CNN reporter Jim Acosta's White House credentials. CNN sued President Trump and other White House aides on Tuesday, alleging that the White House action…
Read MoreU.S. special presidential envoy for hostage affairs to brief on Austin Tice case, Nov. 13
November 10, 2018
Robert O'Brien, the Trump Administration's point person for hostage affairs, will update reporters on the case of kidnapped journalist Austin Tice on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the National Press Club in the Murrow Room. The Club and the Free Austin Tice Coalition, which includes The Washington Post…
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