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State of the First Amendment
“State of the First Amendment” The First Amendment Center, in partnership with the National Press Club, Freedom Forum and the American Society of News Editors, will release results of its 2012 State of the First Amendment Survey at the National Press Club. The authoritative survey, which has examined public perspectives on First Amendment freedoms for the past 15 years, will explore contemporary free speech issues, including freedom of expression and the protection of intellectual property on the Internet. Presenters: Ken Paulson, chief executive officer, and Gene Policinski, senior vice…
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NPC Committee Fair
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NPC Luncheon with Billie Jean King, tennis legend
Legendary tennis champion Billie Jean King, winner of 37 Grand Slam titles and a tireless advocate against sexism in sports, will address the National Press Club at a Speakers Luncheon on May 9. The May 9 National Press Club luncheon begins promptly at 12:30 p.m. in the Holeman Lounge. King's remarks begin at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session ending at 2 pm.Tickets are $19 for members, $30 for guests of members, and $37 for general admission. To reserve tickets, please [email protected] or call 202-662-7501. Tickets must be paid for at time of reservation. To submit…
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Board of Governors Appreciation Dinner
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Campaign Finance Reform Panel with Jack Abramoff
Former Lobbyist Jack Abramoff and Campaign Finance Reform Leaders to Discuss How to Fix WashingtonNational Press Club to Host First Public Panel With Abramoff and Good Government Advocates:‘What Will it Take to Change the Influence of Money in Politics?’WASHINGTON, D.C.—Jack Abramoff, author of the book “Capitol Punishment: The Hard Truth About Washington Corruption From America’s Most Notorious Lobbyist,” has faced “60 Minutes” and Senate investigative hearings, and has been the subject of two Hollywood movies. Now, for the first time, he’ll come together for a panel discussion with reform…
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YM Event - Social Media 4 Social Good
An innovative new series — "Social Media 4 Social Good” — interviews the strategists and entrepreneurs who are using social media to make positive contributions to the world. “Social Media 4 Social Good” premieres on Thursday, February 9 at 7pm as host Monica Gray interviews social media guru Aaron Sherinian of the UN Foundation. Sherinian is widely-regarded as a technological game-changer in the international development arena. “Social media can have a huge impact on shifting behaviors and improving the programs people count on,” says Sherinian. “Communications isn’t frosting, it’s the…
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NPC Photography Committee Event - Lynn Abercrombie
For 40 years, the late photographer Tom Abercrombie traveled with his wife Lynn for National Geographic, covering every continent and pushing global boundaries. Join Lynn on Friday, March 23 at 7:00 pm in the National Press Club's Holeman Lounge to celebrate Traveling the World for National Geographic , a new book featuring stunning images from their remarkable life. Lynn and her daughter Mari will share personal stories and photographs about life on assignment with Tom Abercrombie, and she will discuss her experience as an official photographer for National Geographic—gaining access and…
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NPC Annual Membership Meeting
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Restaurant Week at the Fourth Estate Restaurant
Please join us at the Fourth Estate Restaurant for the annual DC Winter Restaurant Week where diners enjoy a 3-course lunch for $20.12 or a 3-course dinner for $35.12. This is a great time to ask a colleague, source, or sweetheart to a wonderful dining experience that won't bust your budget. Click here for the menu, which features an additional offering of wine flights for only $12 more! Be sure to make reservations now as seats fill up fast! Call or make a reservation on OpenTable by clicking here.
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Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, co-founders of Ben & Jerry's Homemade, Inc.
“Ben & Jerry to Make the Business Case for Improving Economic Justice in America and Supporting the Occupy Wall Street Movement.” Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, co-founders of Ben & Jerry’s Homemade Inc., will explain how they share many of the values supported by the “Occupy Wall Street” movement because they are good for business and can help get more Americans back to work. They plan to explain why and how business leaders should work to reduce economic inequality and help create the changes called for by “Occupy Wall Street” demonstrators. The National Press Club Newsmaker…
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