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"India: The Modi Question" Documentary & Panel
On Tuesday, March 7th at 6 p.m., a truncated version of "India: The Modi Question" will be screened followed by a panel discussion organized by the Indian American Muslim Council. After the BBC aired this documentary on Jan. 17, the Indian government used its emergency powers to ban it from being aired in the country. Modi’s government also forced Twitter and YouTube to block the documentary in India under an unjust 2021 information technology law. The BBC documentary examines Modi’s role in the 2002 Gujarat riots when he was chief minister of the western Indian state. During the riots,…
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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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Solidarity for Shireen Abu Akleh
Veteran American reporter Shireen Abu Akleh was shot and killed on May 11, 2022 as she was covering a raid near Jenin in the West Bank. A correspondent for Al Jazeera, Shireen had been covering events in the region for 15 years and was following all the protocols to maintain safety. She was in plain sight of the Israeli forces. She was wearing a vest clearly marked PRESS, and was wearing her helmet. But, despite these precautions, evidence indicates she was fired upon and killed by the Israeli military. Shireen was a U.S. citizen and as such her death should receive a full investigation. The…
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The Deepwater Horizon Coastal Restoration Halftime Report
The Deepwater Horizon Coastal Restoration Halftime Report is the topic of an event Monday, February 12 at 10 am to 11 am, Bloomberg Room. Tim Richardson will host the event releasing a 150-page report on Deepwater Horizon grants made to Gulf Coast states, counties, parishes and NGOs. The Deepwater Horizon Halftime Report offers a concise means of assessing where most oil spill coastal restoration funding has gone, including: 223 grants of $5 million or more that total $8.4 billion as of October 1, 2023. The 223 grants equal 12% of the over 1,800 Deepwater Horizon grants, accounting for 86…
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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: Assist you in setting up mobile security access to the club Offer guided tours to help you get acquainted with the many spaces that are available to you (like our members-only…
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RESCHEDULED: Documentary Screening of "Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover" & Panel Discussion
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Join the NPC Events Team for a screening of FRONTLINE's Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover followed by a discussion. FRONTLINE traces Elon Musk’s long and often troubled relationship with Twitter. James Jacoby and Anya Bourg follow Musk’s journey from being one of the platform’s most provocative users to becoming its sole proprietor, exploring the acquisition, free speech issues and the company’s uncertain future. From the award-winning team behind Amazon Empire: The Rise and Reign of Jeff Bezos and The Facebook Dilemma, Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover traces two parallel stories – Musk’s political…
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Photography Team Meeting
This meeting of the Photography Team will be used to set up the print photo display for the 2023 members' photo exhibit. Meet us at 11:30 a.m. in the Bloomberg Room. After the meeting, those attending in-person are invited for a self-funded drink at the Reliable Source.
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