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Obama's War on Leaks
A panel of noted journalists and writers, plus a former spokesman for the Justice Department, will discuss the Obama administration's crusade against leaks of government secrets -- and against some of the journalists who report them-- at the National Press Club in Washington on May 1. The administration, which took office vowing to protect whistle-blowers, has repeatedly cracked down on leakers, invoking the Espionage Act in six cases. Several journalists have been threatened with prosecution for publishing what whistle-blowers have told them, and James Risen of The New York…
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Investigating Power - Then and Now
“Investigating Power – Then and Now”Panel Discussion and Preview of Online Multimedia Project HonoringIndependent Journalism in AmericaApril 25 6:30 p.m. in the Holeman Lounge For his newest book, The Future of Truth: Power, the News Media and the Public’s Right to Know (Public Affairs), bestselling author Charles Lewis has been researching the most mortally consequential deceptions by government and private industry, the origins and trajectories of public relations and propaganda, and the truth-telling capacity of journalists and their news organizations over the past century. In our new…
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State of the First Amendment
“State of the First Amendment” The First Amendment Center, in partnership with the National Press Club, Freedom Forum and the American Society of News Editors, will release results of its 2012 State of the First Amendment Survey at the National Press Club. The authoritative survey, which has examined public perspectives on First Amendment freedoms for the past 15 years, will explore contemporary free speech issues, including freedom of expression and the protection of intellectual property on the Internet. Presenters: Ken Paulson, chief executive officer, and Gene Policinski, senior vice…
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NPC Committee Fair
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NPC Luncheon with Billie Jean King, tennis legend
Legendary tennis champion Billie Jean King, winner of 37 Grand Slam titles and a tireless advocate against sexism in sports, will address the National Press Club at a Speakers Luncheon on May 9. The May 9 National Press Club luncheon begins promptly at 12:30 p.m. in the Holeman Lounge. King's remarks begin at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session ending at 2 pm.Tickets are $19 for members, $30 for guests of members, and $37 for general admission. To reserve tickets, please [email protected] or call 202-662-7501. Tickets must be paid for at time of reservation. To submit…
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D.C. Open Government Summit
The National Press Club's Freedom of the Press Committee and the D.C. Open Government Coalition will present the "D.C. Open Government Summit,” a discussion of the state of government transparency in the District, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in the Conference Rooms. The event will feature speakers from the D.C. government and members of the news media who use open government laws to cover them. A reception follows. The D.C. Open Government Coalition works to enhance the public’s access to government information and ensure transparency in the D.C. government. The forum is open to all free of charge,…
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Sunshine Week Networking
The National Press Club will join the Sunlight Foundation and open government advocates for a Sunshine Week event on Wednesday, March 14th from 6-8pm. Come join the National Press Club, Openthegovernment.org, Online News Association, ASNE, POPVOX, ProPublica, Public Campaign, Public Citizen, Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, Sunlight Foundation and United Republic to discuss issues surrounding transparency in government and find out the latest from those working on and committed to open government. This is a free event but registration is required. There will be a cash bar.
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Getting the Story: Sara Ganim of the Harrisburg Patriot-News on Covering the Penn State Story
Getting the Story: Sara Ganim of the Harrisburg Patriot-News on Covering the Penn State Story – Feb. 14, 9:30 – 11 a.m. in the Conference Rooms Join us for a one-on-one conversation with Sara Ganim, whose reporting for the Harrisburg Patriot-News uncovered the allegations of child-abuse against former longtime Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky. Rick Dunham, president of the NPC Journalism Institute and Washington Bureau Chief of the Houston Chronicle will lead the discussion. Reserve at [email protected]
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Board of Governors Appreciation Dinner
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Campaign Finance Reform Panel with Jack Abramoff
Former Lobbyist Jack Abramoff and Campaign Finance Reform Leaders to Discuss How to Fix WashingtonNational Press Club to Host First Public Panel With Abramoff and Good Government Advocates:‘What Will it Take to Change the Influence of Money in Politics?’WASHINGTON, D.C.—Jack Abramoff, author of the book “Capitol Punishment: The Hard Truth About Washington Corruption From America’s Most Notorious Lobbyist,” has faced “60 Minutes” and Senate investigative hearings, and has been the subject of two Hollywood movies. Now, for the first time, he’ll come together for a panel discussion with reform…
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