Press Releases
Press Club Statement On Attack Against Club Member in Texas
September 16, 2024
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement by Emily Wilkins, president of the National Press Club, on a reported incident in the Dallas-area that may have violated the First Amendment rights of reporter Rohit Sharama, a member of the National Press Club. “According to a…
Read MoreNational Press Club: Las Vegas Jury Provides Some Justice for Reporter Jeff German
August 28, 2024
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 – Following is a statement from Emily Wilkins, 117th President of the National Press Club, on the guilty verdict in the murder of legendary reporter Jeff German of the Las Vegas Review Journal. “Today’s verdict has brought justice for Jeff German, his family and friends and for…
Read MorePress Club Statement on Death of Reuters' Ryan Evans in Ukraine
August 28, 2024
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 – Following is a statement from National Press Club President Emily Wilkins on the death of Reuters safety adviser Ryan Evans while on assignment in Ukraine. “Our hearts go out to the family of Ryan Evans who died when a Russia rocket struck the hotel where he was staying with…
Read MorePress Club Statement on Congress Urging Biden To Bring Journalist Austin Tice Home from Syria
August 24, 2024
WASHINGTON, August 24 – Following is a statement by Emily Wilkins, president of the National Press Club, on an August 19 letter from members of Congress urging President Biden to bring journalist Austin Tice home. The letter was led by Texas representatives Collin Allred and Al Green and was signed…
Read MoreGlobal journalism leaders denounce attempt to muzzle Georgia’s press
August 5, 2024
WASHINGTON, August 5 – The National Press Club and the National Press Club Journalism Institute, joined by advocates for press freedom organizations from around the world, stand in solidarity with our colleagues in Georgia as they confront state-organized trolling, intimidation tactics and a…
Read MoreTice Family Statement On Prisoner Swaps
August 1, 2024
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 – The following statement by the family of Austin Tice was released today by the National Press Club, which supports Austin’s case. “Our family is relieved and overjoyed to hear of the release of Paul, Evan, Alsu, and Vladimir today. It is especially uplifting to know that the…
Read MoreEvan Gershkovich Free! National Press Club Statement
August 1, 2024
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 – Following is a statement from Emily Wilkins, president of the National Press Club, on the news that Wall Street Journal Reporter Evan Gershkovich has been released from prison in Russia. “We are overjoyed to hear the news that Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has…
Read MoreNational Press Club Statement on Radio Free Europe Journalist Alsu Kurmasheva
August 1, 2024
Radio Free Europe editor Alsu Kurmasheva. Photo: Pangea Graphics (RFE/RL) WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 – Following is a statement by Emily Wilkins, president of the National Press Club, on the release of Radio Free Europe journalist Alsu Kurmasheva from detention in Russia. “Our joy at Alsu’s release today…
Read MoreNational Press Club Statement On Death of Ismail Al-Ghoul and Rami Al Reifi
July 31, 2024
WASHINGTON, July 31 – Following is a statement from Emily Wilkins, president of the National Press Club, on the death of two Al Jazeera journalists, Ismail Al-Ghoul and his cameraman Rami Al Reifi following an airstrike today in Gaza. “Tragically two of Al Jazeera’s journalists were killed today…
Read MoreConcert For Austin Tice Features Country Music Star Scotty Hasting Aug. 14
July 26, 2024
News Advisory: Event: Concert For Austin Tice—to mark 12 years since Austin’s abduction in Syria. Who: Country music rising star Scotty Hasting, an Army veteran who served in Afghanistan, will perform two sets of songs. Between sets, we will hear from speakers in Austin’s life including: his…
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