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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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General Membership Meeting
The National Press Club will hold a general membership meeting for all Club members on Friday, Jan. 19 at 5 p.m. in the Conference Rooms. There will not be a livestream, so please plan accordingly to attend in-person. Members will receive membership updates and the gavel will be passed from President Eileen O'Reilly to incoming President Emily Wilkins. Please review the minutes from our October 20 meeting and send your edits or approvals to Secretary, Alisa Parent at [email protected]. Members will have a chance to vote on the 2024-2029 strategic plan. Each attendee will be provided a…
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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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NPC Headliners Book Event: Former Sen. Gary Hart, reporter James Risen to discuss “The Last Honest Man"
Former Sen. Gary Hart will join two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter James Risen on June 5 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss Risen’s new book, “The Last Honest Man,” which explores the Church Committee, a special Senate panel convened in 1975 to investigate the federal government’s clandestine programs, including the CIA’s plot to assassinate Fidel Castro, and the FBI’s role in the killing of Black Panther leader Fred Hampton. Other panelists include co-author Tom Risen and former Church Committee staff members Peter Fenn, Frederick Baron, Rick Inderfurth and Loch Johnson. Congressional staffers…
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"Silenced: The Radio Murders" Podcast Event
National Press Club member Ana Arana will appear with other panelists at a special Club event highlighting the iHeartRadio and Kaleidoscope podcast about the murder of journalists, "Silenced: The Radio Murders," on Thursday, July 27 at 5:30 p.m. Transporting listeners back to 1990s Miami, the series re-examines the unsolved assassinations of three radio journalists in Little Haiti, linked to pro-democracy broadcasts. To this day, the masterminds remain free. Ana Arana, who first investigated the crimes thirty years ago, teamed up with host and Kaleidoscope founder Oz Woloshyn to find answers…
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Action for Ukrainian Orphans with American Parents
Prospective adoptive families, lawmakers, experts and dignitaries are coming together to examine the 16-month effort to bring 300 Ukrainian orphans to safety in the US with the families who love them. This diverse group will consider what is in the best interest of the children while discussing how to motivate the Biden administration to collaborate with Ukraine to save these children.
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How to Cover a Presidential Debate
With the first 2023 Republican primary debate a week away, get ready to cover debates and more as campaigns shift into high gear. Join a panel of experienced campaign reporters to discuss how to prepare to cover debates and provide valuable journalism to voters. This session will help set reporters up for success in their coverage of debates and the campaigning that follows.
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NPC Headliners Book Event: Edie Fraser & Robyn Freedman Spizman "Women Mean Business"
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Co-Authors Edie Fraser, Robyn Freedman Spizman, and Andi Simon, Ph. D., joined forces to bring the insights of 100 trailblazing women together in the book "Women Mean Business." Fraser and Spizman will be joined by some of those featured in the book on October 19th at a National Press Club Headliners Book Event, at 6:30 p.m. in the Club’s conference rooms. In "Women Mean Business," the authors present the personal and professional insights of women working to transform the face of business, from technology to finance and the media. Fraser is the founder and CEO of Women Business Collaborative…
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In the War Zone: How groundbreaking women correspondents beat the odds to cover the Vietnam War
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Join the National Press Club's History and Heritage Team for a discussion with Lorissa Rinehart and Elizabeth Becker on the breathtaking challenges endured on the battlefield by female war correspondents during the Vietnam War on Wednesday, October 11 at 2 p.m. The event will be moderated by team member Claire Swift, award-winning broadcast journalist, Executive Chairman of the American News Women’s Club, and associate editor of American Heritage Magazine. The event is free for Club members and $15 for the general public.
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