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NPC Headliners: "The Milk Tea Alliance," Jeffrey Wasserstrom
Historian Jeff Wasserstrom will discuss his new book,The Milk Tea Alliance: Inside Asia's Struggle Against Autocracy and Beijing at a Headliners Book Event on Thursday, June 12 at 6 p.m. Many activists and exiles from across Asia feel that their struggles are connected. Young activists from Thailand, Hong Kong, and Burma are willing to court danger to help one another. Why? The political situations in Burma, Thailand, and Hong Kong are radically different. Only Burma is in a state of civil war. Only Hong Kong has changed in just a few years from a place with virtually no political prisoners…
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Pride is local: How to report on LGBTQ+ stories for home audiences
National headlines say it all: Canceled or paused federal funding. Vanishing research and data. Slowed support for vital services. The stripping of fundamental civil rights. The LGBTQ+ community is under attack in actions being taken by local governments, businesses, Congress, and the White House. At stake are the daily lives of millions of individuals who live, work, and play in communities across the country, some with limited access to reliable local news media. So how can journalists bridge the gap between policy and local impact in meaningful ways for their audiences? Join the National…
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Communicators Team Meeting
You must be a National Press Club member to participate.
National Press Club Communicators Team members help further the goals of the National Press Club through their participation in and support of activities that advance the cause of journalism and defend the freedom of the press. Join the Communicators Team here to receive team updates and the invitations to team meetings.
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Professional Development Advisory Meeting (on Zoom)
The National Press Club Journalism Institute (NPCJI) invites you to join a training topic brainstorm to take place Thursday, June 26, at 5:30 p.m. on Zoom. Please register here to receive the Zoom link. The Journalism Institute, the Club's nonprofit affiliate, produces training and timely discussions for members and the public. Monthly brainstorming sessions will ensure the Institute's training and educational offerings stay timely, impactful, and aligned with what today’s journalists seek. Any NPC member may join the virtual gathering. If you can't attend and would like to suggest a…
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Tom Huang: Finding focus & shaping your narrative
Shaping a months-long investigation or long-form narrative can be tough, especially with a trove of important material. Join the National Press Club Journalism Institute and instructor Tom Huang, assistant managing editor for journalism initiatives at The Dallas Morning News, to learn how to find focus and harness your narrative. He’ll share tips for organization, editing yourself, and finding clarity. This free event will take place on Zoom. Registration is open. Huang edits in-depth enterprise stories, directs newsroom talent development, and leads The Dallas Morning News’ community-funded…
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Freelancer Team Meeting
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The National Press Club freelancers' group is an opportunity for members to go-it alone, together. Our monthly meetings via Zoom offer freelancers a chance to talk shop, meet editors and hear from experts to help strengthen their business. For this month's meeting (Thursday, July 17, at 12pm via Zoom) we'll continue our discussion on the often overlooked opportunities of publishing in university alumni magazines. We'll be joined by top editors from three of the best: Brown University, the University of Connecticut and Johns Hopkins University. They'll talk about how their magazines are made,…
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NPCJI Career Office Hour
The National Press Club Journalism Institute invites job-seekers to join us for a small group, virtual conversation at noon ET on Wednesday, July 2. This “office hour” style session will take place via Zoom and focus on job search strategies and tools for sharpening application materials like cover letters and resumes. The free session — one of several for job-seekers planned through the end of the year — will be a mix of advice and community building. Please sign up here for the link. “The job turbulence journalists are experiencing right now is disheartening, but we don’t have to go…
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Legends of Broadcast: Bob Carpenter
You must be a National Press Club member to attend and registration is required.
Bob Carpenter, longtime TV voice of the Washington Nationals and veteran sportscaster, will be the National Press Club Broadcast-Podcast Team's newest guest in its series of "Legends of Broadcast." Bob Carpenter is in his 20th season with the Nationals and 42nd as a Major League Baseball broadcaster. He plans to retire after the 2025 season, concluding a career that has spanned more than four decades. A two-time Emmy winner, Carpenter has covered a wide range of sports. He spent 18 years at ESPN, where he hosted the first "College Gameday" and called college football, basketball, and MLB…
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New Member Welcome Reception
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Did you recently join the Club? Or maybe you joined a few months ago and haven't had a chance to get acquainted? This gathering is a great way to meet other new members, club leaders, and the team of professionals who will help support you in your first years at the club. It's a great opportunity to learn about what we have to offer and ways we can support you in your life and your career. At the event, we will: Offer guided tours to help you get acquainted with the many spaces that are available to you (like our members-only Reliable Source Bar & Grill and fitness facility!) Serve…
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The “Big Beautiful Bill”: What it means for health care
President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” became law on July 4. Weeks later, journalists are still answering the big, beautiful questions: What policies are going to change, and which ones are going to stay the same? How will the new law’s provisions impact Americans across the country? Who and what will be affected most by the new law? What upcoming dates and deadlines will be relevant for your readers and viewers to know? The Institute and the Bipartisan Policy Center are offering a series of virtual briefings to help journalists enhance their understanding and coverage of the bill’s major…
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