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Publishers from Venezuela and Ecuador to Discuss Threats to Press Freedom in Latin America
Publishers from Venezuela and Ecuador to Discuss Threats to Press Freedom in Latin America at National Press Club Newsmakers News Conference Washington, DC – Newspaper publishers from Latin America will discuss threats to press freedom in Latin America at a National Press Club Newsmakers News Conference on Tuesday, December 2 – Miguel Henrique Otero, owner/publisher of El Nacional, the most influential newspaper in Venezuela and one of the most prestigious newspapers in Latin America, and Carlos Perez Barriga, owner/publisher of El Universo, an Ecuadorian newspaper. Otero and Barriga will…
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NPC Board of Governors Meeting
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Ethicist, Pastor and Activist Jim Wallis to Address Ferguson Shooting
Ethicist, Pastor and Activist Jim Wallis to Address Ferguson Shooting Washington, DC – The shooting of Michael Brown on August 9th in Ferguson, Missouri sparked massive protests and once again focused national attention on the issue of how police treat minorities. Jim Wallis, the president and founder of Sojourners—a Christian organization that promotes “faith in action for social justice” – went to Ferguson and was arrested on Oct. 13th in an act of civil disobedience along with other faith leaders. Wallis will provide his unique perspective as a pastor, father, activist and respected…
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The Ukraine Crisis: Is Nuclear Conflict Likely?
The Ukraine Crisis: Is Nuclear Conflict Likely? Washington, DC – Australia’s Dr. Helen Caldicott – a longtime advocate of citizen action to address nuclear and environmental crisis, founding President of Physicians for Social Responsibility and a 1985 Nobel Peace Prize nominee – believes the current crisis in Ukraine is evidence that the Cold War has not only returned and could well morph into a nuclear exchange between Russia and the U.S. For the first time in recent history, Russia and the U.S. are in a state of confrontation. Both nations have recently conducted nuclear war games, and…
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Lilian Tintori, wife of celebrated Venezuelan Opposition Leader Leopoldo Lopez
Wife of Celebrated Venezuelan Opposition Leader Leopoldo LópezSpeaks at National Press Club on Eve of His Trial Washington, DC – Lilian Tintori, wife of imprisoned Venezuelan political activist Leopoldo López, former mayor of the Chacao district of Caracas and the leader of the Popular Will opposition party, will speak at a National Press Club Newsmakers news conference on Monday, July 21 – two days before Lopez is scheduled to go on trial in Caracas – and release a major report examining the charges against her husband and placing them in the context of the domestic political situation in…
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NPC Board of Governors Meeting
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NPC Board of Governors
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Commercial Use of Drones and the FAA: Drawing a line in the sand
Newsmaker: Brendan Schulman, attorney and leading expert in use of commercial drones who just won the first case ever brought by the FAA on this issue; Ben Gielow, government relations manager and general counsel for the Association for Unmanned Vehicles Systems International (AUVSI); and Parker Gyokeres, executive member of the Professional Society of Drone Journalists. TOPIC: “Commercial use of drones and the FAA: Drawing a line in the sand”DATE: Wednesday, June 18TIME: 2 p.m.ROOM: Zenger Room The FAA is struggling to come up with regulations to control commercial drones in the country’s…
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World Cup 2014 Opening Games Watch Party
The National Press Club – Your Home for watching the 2014 World Cup! The Truman Lounge will feature special appetizers/drink specials available through the month June during all games. Televisions will be tuned in to the World Cup games throughout the day! Special World Cup Events: World Cup Kickoff Opening Night – Thursday, June 12th , 2014 (Truman Lounge/Reliable Source)o 3 p.m. Opening Ceremonies,o 4 p.m. Brazil vs. Croatia GameTaco Night Viewing Party Friday, June 13, 2014o Televisions tuned to the 2010 Finals game, then the Chile vs. Argentina GameUSA vs. GHANA (first game for USA)…
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Keys to Elected Office: The Essential Guide for Women
Keys to Elected Office: The Essential Guide for WomenPanel to discuss new findings on the key advantages and obstacles for women running for office (Washington, DC) – A new, concise look at what it takes for women to run for office, Keys to Elected Office: The Essential Guide for Women, will be released at a National Press Club Newsmaker on Monday, June 2, 2014 at 10 a.m. at the National Press Building, Zenger Room, 52914th St. NW, Washington, D.C. From the personal traits, to actions that convey qualification and likeability, to bouncing back from mistakes, this nonpartisan research features…
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