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News Conference On FTC Complaint Against Facebook
Andy Parker, the father of slain television journalist Alison Parker has filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against Facebook. The complaint raises questions about Facebook’s role in allowing moment-of-death video of Alison Parker’s August 26, 2015 murder to be posted and reposted on the network. The complaint was prepared by Georgetown Law Clinic. Parker will give details of the FTC filing and answer reporters questions at a news conference with details below. Last year, Mr. Parker and Georgetown Law Clinic filed a similar complaint against Google/Youtube, which is…
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Asylum Reform and the Border
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NPC Newsmaker: Mary Lou McDonald, Sinn Féin President
Mary Lou McDonald, president of the Sinn Féin political party, will speak at a National Press Club’s in-person Headliners newsmaker on Thursday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Fourth Estate. McDonald will discuss Brexit’s effect on the island nation’s economic and political stability, the rise of Sinn Féin and the prospects for reunification of Ireland. McDonald in 2018 assumed the top post after long-time Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams retired after 34 years as president. McDonald made history in June 2020 when she became the first woman to lead the opposition in the Irish parliament…
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Freedom of the Media Gala Dinner & Award Ceremony
For more information, please visit: https://www.transatlantic.org/events/tln-freedom-of-the-media-gala-dinner-and-award-ceremony/
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NPC Newsmaker: Leaders of Actors’ Equity and Broadway Advocacy Coalition on challenges of reopening theater and creating more diversity onstage
Actors’ Equity Association president and actor Kate Shindle and actor Britton Smith, president of the Broadway Advocacy Coalition, will discuss the challenges of reopening live theater amid the COVID-19 pandemic and progress toward making American theater more diverse and inclusive at National Press Club Headliners Newsmaker on Tuesday, Dec. 14 at 10 a.m. Actors’ Equity will also release a new report on how state and local grant policies and weaknesses in the National Endowment for the Arts guidelines affect efforts to increase diversity at arts organizations. Arts and cultural productions…
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GAMA to Host 2022 State of the Industry Press Conference
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) will host its annual State of the Industry Press Conference on February 23, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. ET at the National Press Club, in Washington D.C. During this event, GAMA will announce the 2021 year-end aircraft shipment and billing numbers for the global general and business aviation industry, provide some industry updates and host a panel discussion with industry leaders on the issues important to general aviation. WHAT: GAMA State of the Industry Press Conference and Panel Discussion WHO: GAMA…
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Writing With Fire: Screening and Conversation with Directors Rintu Thomas and Sushmit Ghosh
We invite you to a special screening of the Oscar-nominated film Writing with Fire, which shares the story of Khabar Lahariya, the only news network in India run by women. With wit and grace, this fierce band of Dalit (low caste) women serve as an anchor for truth and justice, and a pillar of democracy. Together, they defy the bounds of gender and caste, and redefine what it means to be powerful, in their homes and for the world. “The most inspiring journalism movie — maybe ever. An essential portrait of the fight for press freedom…Writing with Fire reminds us that there are always people who…
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"Bring Them Home" Film Screening & Directors Discussion
The National Press Club will host an evening film screening of “Bring them Home,” a powerful, timely short documentary from Washington Post Opinions about the growing crisis of Americans being held hostage by foreign governments. The 32-minute film will be followed by a discussion and audience Q&A with directors Kate Woodsome and Ray Whitehouse and Executive Producer Jason Rezaian. “Bring Them Home” follows a Washington, D.C. family caught in the middle of longstanding U.S.-Iran tensions when American Emad Shargi is wrongfully imprisoned during a visit to Tehran. Shargi’s wife and…
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NPC Luncheon: Fran Drescher, SAG-AFTRA President
Fran Drescher – actress, writer, director, and labor leader -- will speak at a National Press Club Headliners luncheon on Monday, April 25 at 12:30 p.m. Drescher will deliver a speech on the intersection of labor, sustainability, and health. Drescher was elected president of SAG-AFTRA in September 2021. A two-time Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated actor for her portrayal as Fran Fine on CBS’s hit series, The Nanny, Drescher also wore many hats as creator, executive producer, writer and director. A 21-year cancer survivor, Drescher founded the Cancer Schmancer Movement, which is dedicated to…
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National Air Disaster Foundation (NADF) Press Conference
PRESS CONFERENCE Hosted by the National Air Disaster Foundation (NADF) Family members and special guests will remember and provide information about the three passenger aviation disasters that were brought down by the Russians that represent 663 passengers from 23 countries. “Smolensk”, April 10, 2010, from Warsaw, Poland to Smolensk Russia. Poland “Air Force One” to honor the 12th memorial this year and provide updated information. MH17, Malaysia Airlines, July 17, 2014, and KL007, Korean Airlines form NY August 31, 1983. The National Air Disaster Foundation (NADA/F) was founded in 1995…
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