Search
Displaying results 141 - 150 of 846
Updated Report of Forced Organ Harvesting in China
Updated Report of Forced Organ Harvesting in China to be Released at National Press Club Newsmaker June 22; Researchers Say Falun Gong Practitioners Continue to be Killed for their Organs En Masse Washington – Former Canadian Secretary of State for Asia-Pacific David Kilgour, investigative journalist Ethan Gutmann and Canadian human rights attorney David Matas will release a detailed and comprehensive report on China's organ transplantation industry, dealing specifically with the use of prisoners of conscience as a profitable organ source at a National Press Club Newsmaker on Wednesday, June…
Type: Event
New Fairfax County Program "Diversion First" looked at as a National Model
When Confronted by the Mentally Ill What Should Law Enforcement Officers Do? New Fairfax County Program ‘Diversion First,’ Looked at as a National Model, to be Discussed at April 28 Newsmaker Washington – Many in the law enforcement community feel ill equipped to handle suspects who are mentally ill. Yet, every day, police officers from across the nation are confronted by suspected offenders with mental health and emotional issues that require a complex approach instead of physical force alone. In Fairfax County, Virginia, a new program, ‘Diversion First,’ enables officers and deputies to…
Type: Event
NPC Luncheon with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker
Penny Pritzker, the 38th U.S. Secretary of Commerce will speak at a Newsmaker Luncheon on Monday April 18, 2016. Secretary Pritzker will discuss the strategic plan for the Commerce Department that continues to expand trade and investment for American businesses and entrepreneurs. Secretary Pritzker’s 27 years of private sector experience has enhanced her work with the business community helping advance the President’s priorities of expanding growth and opportunity for all Americans. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m., with remarks beginning at 1 p.m., followed by a Q&A session ending at…
Type: Event
NPC Luncheon with Girl Scouts CEO Anna Maria Chávez
Girl Scouts of the USA CEO Anna Maria Chávez will discuss the changes she is bringing to the venerable organization at a National Press Club Luncheon on Monday, June 13th. Chávez is visiting the Nation’s Capital to help celebrate the 100th anniversary of the highest honor in Girl Scouts, the Gold Award. Since taking the helm of the Girl Scouts, Chávez has formed partnerships with leaders such as Sheryl Sandberg, launching the “Ban Bossy” campaign; engaged First Lady Michele Obama to record a recruitment video and host a White House sleepover for girls; and Chris Rock to sell Girl Scouts…
Type: Event
South China Sea Dispute -- What Happens Next?
South China Sea Dispute – What Happens Next?National Press Club Panel Discusses the Economic, Security and Legal Considerations, Reviews Satellite Images, March 21, 10 a.m. Washington – China’s decision to militarize the Spratly Islands and claims of sovereignty over vast areas of the South China Sea has created a major challenge for other Pacific nations and for freedom of navigation. On March 21, at 10 a.m., in the National Press Club’s Zenger Room, experts will look at the political, legal, economic and security issues at play in the South China Sea dispute and discuss what is likely to…
Type: Event
NPC Spring Hoot Featuring Mark Russell
Forget everything you've learned or thought you knew about the 2016 campaign for the presidency. The candidates are woefully uninformed—when they're not outright fabricating. At the 2016 Spring Hoot of the National Press Club's Silver Owls we will all finally learn the inside scoop on the presidential campaign—along with other egos ripe to be punctured and shredded—from none other than our own recipient of the Order of the Owl, Mark Russell. Mark obviously needs no introduction. He has been delivering his unique brand of political commentary and comedy for five decades, skewering politicians…
Type: Event
NAACP National President Cornell W. Brooks to discuss Planned Protests in Flint, Criminal Justice Reform and the 2016 Campaign
NAACP National President Cornell W. Brooks to Discuss Planned Protests in Flint, Criminal Justice Reform, and the 2016 Campaign at March 18 Newsmaker Washington – Cornell W. Brooks, the National President of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization, will address issues of importance to the nation and in particular to African-Americans at a National Press Club Newsmakers news conference on Fri., March 18, at 10 a.m. in the club's Zenger Room. Among the topics to be discussed are planned demonstrations in…
Type: Event
Welcome Home, Jason Rezaian
Photo: Martin Baron/The Washington Post Washington Post journalist Jason Rezaian spent 545 days isolated in an Iranian prison, a political hostage unjustly tried and convicted for doing what journalists do across the globe. Now he's free, and the National Press Club will throw a welcome home event on March 14 to celebrate his return. The gathering will double as a way to cheer on our colleague as well as call attention to the challenges faced by journalists everywhere. When: March 14, 7 p.m. -10 p.m.Where: The National Press Club Ballroom, 529 14th St NW, 13th FloorWho: NPC members,…
Type: Event
Global Transparency Panel, as part of Sunshine Week
In honor of Sunshine Week, the National Press Club’s Press Freedom Committee will host a panel discussion on March 14 to examine the status of government transparency laws around the world. The discussion, which will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., will feature foreign journalists and policy experts who will discuss global and regional trends in journalists' and the general public's ability to receive timely access to government information as well as the difficulty of reporting in countries without freedom of information laws. The cost of attendance is $5 for club members and $10 for…
Type: Event
National Press Club Journalism Institute hosts FOIA Experts Panel
The National Press Club Journalism Institute will host a panel of experts March 16 for a discussion on how the U.S. Freedom of Information Act is being applied and how it can be improved. FOIA is one of the most important tools at journalists’ disposal for uncovering government information. However, nearly a half-century since its inception, many observers say the FOIA process is hamstrung by delays and overly broad redactions. The March 16 panel, which will run from 6:30pm until 8pm, will be comprised of four experts who are intimately familiar with the FOIA process, and each of them has a…
Type: Event