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The Belmarsh Tribunal
Around the world, state actors are cracking down on journalists, sources, and publishers in a globally coordinated campaign to disrupt the public’s access to information and shut off their sources of dissent. A landmark case in this campaign is that of Julian Assange, the publisher who founded WikiLeaks, exposed crimes by the United States government, and now faces 175 years in prison if extradited from the Belmarsh Prison where he is currently held in the United Kingdom. Inspired by the Russell-Sartre Tribunals of the Vietnam War, the Belmarsh Tribunal brings together a range of expert…
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Upcoming investigations in the House of Representatives
Join Facts First USA for a conversation on what to expect from the upcoming investigations in the House of Representatives. Through discussions with experts and analysts, we'll unpack the strategies we anticipate House Republicans will use, and how the media can deal with lies and attacks from conservatives and sort facts from fiction. January 18, 2023 9:00am – 11:00am National Press Club & Livestream Holeman Lounge 529 14th Street Northwest Washington, DC 20045 Click here to RSVP: https://factsfirstusa.splashthat.com/
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NPC Headliners Luncheon: Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Berger
Gen. David H. Berger, Commandant of the US Marine Corps, will speak March 14 at a National Press Club Headliners luncheon on Marine Corps readiness and their mission focus following 20 years of operations in Afghanistan. The Marine Corps faces multiple external challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, war in Ukraine, inflation and supply chain issues, as it looks to train, modernize and equip its troops. Berger, a native of Woodbine, Md., has served as a Marine since 1981. He has served as commandant of the Marine Corps since 2019. This in-person event begins with lunch in the Club…
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An Evening with Dana Tai Soon Burgess
Join renowned Korean American modern-dance choreographer Dana Tai Soon Burgess as he shares how his worldview and multifaceted background drives his creation. The memoir traces how his choreography is informed by his early years in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This insightful journey delves into an artist’s process that is inspired by varying cultural perspectives, stories, and experiences. Candid and intelligent, Burgess gives readers the opportunity to experience up close the passion for art and dance that has informed his life. Burgess will be interviewed about his memoir and answer audience…
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NPC Headliners Luncheon: Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro will speak Feb. 21 at a National Press Club Headliners luncheon. Del Toro, who presides over the Navy’s $210 billion budget, has said he wants to secure the training and equipment to ensure naval readiness and to address security challenges, including China’s naval ambitions, climate instability and COVID-19’s ongoing impact. This in-person event begins with lunch in the Club ballroom at 12:30 p.m. Remarks begin at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session ending at 2 p.m. National Press Club members may purchase tickets for $25. Non-member…
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Embassy Press Attaché Mixer
The National Press Club cordially invites embassy press attachés to join Club members for an exclusive reception on Tuesday, March 14, from 6-8 p.m. The bi-annual press attaché mixer aims to bring together Washington’s diplomatic community with the National Press Club’s vibrant network of journalists. The event, which is sponsored by the Club’s International Correspondents Committee, is an opportunity for journalists to build relations with embassy officials from the countries they cover. Drinks and small bites will be provided.
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NPC Headliners Newsmaker: House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer
Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., chairman of the House Oversight Committee, will speak at a National Press Club in-person Headliners Newsmaker on Monday, Jan. 30 at 10 a.m. in the Ballroom. Comer is the chairman of the House Oversight Committee now that Republicans have taken control of the House of Representatives. Comer has said the Oversight Committee under Republican control will focus on rooting out waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in the federal government and holding the Biden Administration accountable. He also promised to investigate President Biden's son, Hunter for alleged "influence…
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Gilbert M. Grosvenor Reflects on 50 Years at National Geographic
Gilbert Grosvenor, the former Chairman of the National Geographic Society and Editor of its magazine, will speak in a question and answer session on Friday, Jan. 27 at 2 p.m. in the Ballroom. Grosvenor will reflect on his career and the evolution of journalism over the last six decades. The event is sponsored by the History and Heritage Committee of the National Press Club. Grosvenor will be interviewed by his brother, Edwin S. Grosvenor, Editor of American Heritage Magazine. The Grosvenor family’s involvement in the National Press Club goes back over 100 years. Gil’s grandfather, Gilbert H.…
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