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How To Do Great Reporting on US Border Issues
The United States Government policy of family separation and “zero tolerance” asylum at the U.S.- Mexico border only received national and international media attention and clamor when journalists broke the story with an audio recording of a separated child in a holding center. The International Women’s Media Foundation had journalists on the ground reporting directly from the Texas-Mexico border and El Salvador for National Geographic, The Guardian, The Tampa Bay Times, Al Jazeera and National Public Radio. Join the National Press Club Journalism Institute and the International Women’s Media…
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The National Press Club Celebrates the Life of Julie Schoo
Annual Civil War Battlefield Trip, Sponsored by: NPC Events Team
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NPC International Correspondents Team
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Finding Your Voice: 50 Essential Strategies for Great Writing
Roy Peter Clark, one of journalism's most influential writing coaches, makes his happy return to the National Press Club to conduct one of his popular and informative writing workshops. Clark taught writing at the Poynter Institute for 40 years. He is the author of 18 books on writing, reading, language and journalism, including Writing Tools, The Glamour of Grammar, Help! for Writers, How to Write Short, and the Art of X-ray Reading. He promises to add music to the learning. He'll be signing copies of his books. The event will take place in the Holeman Lounge, from 9.30am to 11am. Tickets…
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NPC Headliners Luncheon with NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci
Livestream will begin 7/18 at 1:00pm ET. This past year’s flu season killed more children than any other non-pandemic year on record, according to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) earlier this year. As the world marks the 100-year anniversary of the Spanish flu pandemic, which killed an estimated 50 million people worldwide in 1918, the push for the development of a universal flu vaccine capable of addressing future pandemics is gaining ground – most notably with the appropriations of an additional $40 million to the National Institute of Allergy and…
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The Hidden History of Washington, D.C.'s Lafayette Square
If you take a walk on any given day through Lafayette Square, the small public park directly north of the White House, you will find throngs of tourists and school groups snapping selfies, protestors and street artists hoping to be heard, and local politicos and professionals just passing through on their way to work. While many are drawn to Lafayette Square by the iconic grandeur of the White House, few are likely aware of the park’s own fascinating place in history as the setting for some of our nation’s most shocking and dramatic events. Often referred to as the National Press Club’s in-…
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A "Clear+Vivid" Conversation with Actor Alan Alda
Award-winning actor, screenwriter and director Alan Alda has been an ever-present fixture on both the small screen and the silver screen for the better half of the last century. His signature wry wit and charm has endeared him to multiple generations of fans – from those who knew him best as Hawkeye Pierce on the classic TV series M*A*S*H to his Academy Award-nominated performance opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in the film “The Aviator,” and his celebrated performances on shows like “30 Rock” and “The Blacklist.” Alda’s transcendent appeal and ability to connect with others lies at the heart of…
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NPC Headliners Luncheon with Miss America Chairwoman Gretchen Carlson & CEO Regina Hopper
Livestream will begin 7/24 at 1:00pm ET. The 2019 Miss America pageant is getting a much-needed make-over to more accurately reflect today’s modern American women. This, according to Gretchen Carlson, chairwoman of the Miss America board of directors, who announced this morning on “Good Morning America” that the event will be considered a competition from this point forward, not a pageant, and will no longer feature a swimsuit portion. Contestants will “no longer [be judged] on their outward physical appearance,” said Carlson, and the competition will be more welcoming and inclusive of “…
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Congress.gov Primer
Congress.gov is the official public web site for legislative information and includes data for bills and resolutions, the Congressional Record, committee reports, nominations, treaties, and executive communications. The site offers a full spectrum of search tools and other research resources. The Library of Congress Congress.gov team will briefly discuss the history of Congress.gov and will provide a demonstration of its capabilities. Bring your specific research questions and put them on the spot for an interactive Q&A after the demonstration. National Press Club529 14th Street NW (14th…
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