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Wooing the Latino Vote
There are less than two months before Election Day, and the Latino vote is more important than ever to national politics. But because the Latino population is so diverse, harnessing its power at the ballot box presents a challenge for political parties. Hispanics are the fastest-growing group of independent voters, and 46 percent say they reject a party label, according to a recent study. Panelists from the Pew Hispanic Center and the National Council of La Raza will discuss voter mobilization efforts, and tactics politicians are using to attract the growing population of Latino voters. In…
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10 World Conflicts to Watch in 2020 - Sponsored by the International Correspondents Committee
The National Press Club is hosting Robert Malley, President & CEO of the International Crisis Group (ICG). The former White House foreign affairs adviser will discuss the 10 conflicts to watch in 2020 on January 28th at 9:30 a.m. The ICG is an independent organization working to prevent wars and shape policies that aim to build a more peaceful world. Founded in 1995, they have offices and staff around the globe and a presence in the most volatile conflict zones. Malley previously served at the National Security Council under Barack Obama where he acted as the president’s advisor on ISIS.…
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CHRIS MURRAY to announce new book
NEWS RELEASE For more information: Chris Murray, Founder, Murray Financial Group 50 Carroll Creek Way, Suite 240 Frederick, MD 21701 301.682.9876 [email protected] CHRIS MURRAY to announce new book at NATIONAL PRESS CLUB FREDERICK, MD- CHRIS MURRAY, FOUNDER, MURRAY FINANCIAL GROUP, is scheduled to appear at the National Press Club at 12:00 p.m. on November 17th in the Bloomberg Room. Murray, who is based in Frederick, MD, has been serving the Beltways as an independent financial professional for over 3-decades. He helps investors and business executives create wealth,…
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America's Higher Education Goes Global
In America's Higher Education Goes Global: An Inside Look at the Georgetown Branch Campus Experience in Qatar, Christine Schiwietz, PhD provides an inside look at the Georgetown University branch campus in Education City, Qatar. You'll learn about internationalization in academia, how Georgetown University started their global branch campus, advantages for international and American students, and first-hand insight on global experiential learning and the multiversity experience. With fascinating facts, student testimonials, and valuable resources, this is a unique look at the movement…
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Future of Belarus - Building Democracy in Belarus
Valery Tsepkalo The War in Ukraine The Belarus Democratic Forum Europe is in Crisis as it rises to the Challenge of Russia Aggression in Ukraine and its subversion of Belarus as a platform for Invasion. The flame of democracy is not over in Belarus! As it remains in the hearts and minds of its citizens. Join us in listening to one of the disqualified candidates of the 2020 Presidential Election in Belarus, the architect off the Troika and former Ambassador of Belarus to the USA, Deputy Foreign Minister of Belarus, as he shares his appeal to the President of the United States of America –…
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Moment of Silence Event for Journalist Dylan Lyons
The National Press Club will host a moment of silence for all those who wish to gather in a show of support for Spectrum News 13 journalist Dylan Lyons who was a victim gun violence while out covering a story. Dylan was just 24 years old. The Club will also wish a complete recovery for photojournalist Jesse Walden, also injured in the shooting and now in hospital in Orlando. NPC President Eileen O’Reilly will make brief remarks and lead those in attendance in a moment of silence for Dylan and for Jesse’s continued recovery. Live video of the event will be available below.
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An International Press Conference on Nigeria's 2023 Presidential Election Crisis
NADECO USA presents: An International Press Conference on Nigeria's 2023 Presidential Election Crisis . The National Press Club, Washington, D.C. Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Venue Address: Bloomberg Room The National Press Building 529 14th Street NW, 13th Floor Washington, DC 20045 Time: 12:00 p.m., noon, EST - prompt Contact Information: Email: [email protected]; [email protected] Website:…
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Letter Writing to Support Evan Gershkovich
Join us on World Press Freedom Day in support of Evan Gershkovich. The Wall Street Journal is collecting messages for the detained reporter and his family. We will be gathering to write letters at 11 a.m. in the Bloomberg Room.
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Taxpayer, Farm, Rural, and Environmental Advocates Urge Congress to Reject Farm Subsidy Increases
A diverse collection of taxpayer, farm, rural, and environmental groups will hold a press conference on Wednesday, May 10 at 8:00am urging Congressional leaders to reject attempts to increase reference prices (farm subsidies) for covered commodity crops as Congress debates the farm bill. The organizations participating in the press conference include: FreedomWorks, National Taxpayers Union, Taxpayers Protection Alliance, Taxpayers for Common Sense, R Street, EWG, Rural Coalition, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, and Farm Action. On May 1st, the groups sent letters to the…
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