Press Freedom
National Press Club Troubled by Turkish Government's Seizure of Leading Opposition News Group
March 4, 2016
The National Press Club on Friday voiced its serious concern over the Turkish government's move to seize control of a leading opposition newspaper and other affiliated news outlets, the latest action in a troubling series of crackdowns on independent journalism in the country. An Istanbul court…
Read MoreNational Press Club Journalism Institute hosts panel on freedom of information, 6:30 pm March 16
February 24, 2016
The National Press Club Journalism Institute will host a panel discussion on how the U.S. Freedom of Information Act is being applied and how it can be improved at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 16. Tickets, $5 for Club members and $10 for the public, can be purchased online. FOIA is one of the most…
Read MoreStatement on Behalf of the Families of the Four US Journalists Arrested in Bahrain on 14 February
February 16, 2016
The families of four US journalists who were arrested in Bahrain on 14 February can confirm that they have been released from detention. While we believe the four should not have been held at all, we are grateful to the Bahraini authorities for facilitating their timely release. We are awaiting…
Read MoreNational Press Club Concerned About Reporters Arrested in Bahrain
February 16, 2016
The National Press Club is concerned about reports that four American journalists have been arrested in Bahrain. The journalists were reportedly in Bahrain covering the fifth anniversary of protests that Bahrain's government violently suppressed. They were taken into custody Feb. 14, reports…
Read MoreNational Press Club Worries Virginia Bills Harm Transparency
February 15, 2016
Two bills moving through the Virginia General Assembly threaten to bar journalists from easily accessing data on state and local employees. The bills have the potential to significantly damage the press' ability to hold public officials accountable. On Feb. 8, Senate Bill 552 cleared the Senate…
Read MoreNational Press Club issues statement by Muhammad Ali to Jason Rezaian
January 28, 2016
The National Press Club issued the following statement from Muhammad Ali to Jason Rezaian of the Washington Post on Jan. 28. "What a true blessing to learn of your release from Iran. It truly lifted a weight off my heart and I thank God that you are back home with friends and family. Your…
Read MoreNational Press Club to monitor possible Jason Rezaian release
January 16, 2016
The National Press Club is establishing a Club room to monitor the return of Washington Post Reporter Jason Rezaian from Iran. Press reports today out of Iran suggest that Jason has been set free in a prisoner exchange. “We are guardedly optimistic about this news which, if true is a wonderful…
Read MoreNPC Press Freedom year in review, 2015
December 7, 2015
The National Press Club has never been more outspoken in defending journalists under fire and pushing for greater transparency—both in the United States and globally. Jason Rezaian has been a focus of our work since his arrest more than 500 days ago. We have issued numerous statements to protest…
Read MoreWatch Jason Rezaian press freedom readings right now
December 4, 2015
The National Press Club is reading Jason Rezaian articles for 24 consecutive hours today to draw attention to the Washington Post reporter's 500 days of detention in Iran. The event began at 7 a.m. today (Friday) and will continue until 7 a.m. Saturday. You can watch right now by clicking here.…
Read MoreClub to read Rezaian articles for 24 hours to mark 500 days of detention in Iran
December 2, 2015
The National Press Club will draw attention to Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian's 500 days of wrongful detention in Iran by publicly reading his stories for a 24-hour period beginning at 7 a.m. Friday, Dec. 4. The reading, which will occur in the Club's Bloomberg Room, will be open to the…
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