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Book Rap: Chen Guangcheng "The Barefoot Lawyer: A Blind Man's Fight for Justice and Freedom in China"
Chen Guangcheng will discuss and sign copies of his memoir “The Barefoot Lawyer: A Blind Man’s Fight for Justice and Freedom in China.” The event includes an author discussion, Q&A from the audience, and book signing. Tickets are $5 for NPC members; $10 public. This event is a fundraiser for the nonprofit NPC Journalism Institute. After years of being under house arrest, Chinese political activist Chen Guangcheng - a blind, self-taught lawyer -climbed over the wall of his heavily guarded home and escaped. Days later, he turned up at the American embassy in Beijing, and after a round of…
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NPC Freelance Committee Soirée
Soirées are informal meetings in the Truman Lounge of the Reliable Source to discuss issues of interest to freelancers. Since that’s April Fool’s Day, the topic is foolish things freelancers do. What are the biggest mistakes freelancers make? What’s the most foolish mistake you've made? Hopefully we can learn from each other and have a few laughs (and drinks) in the process.
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Book Rap: Jessica Stern & J.M. Berger "ISIS: The State of Terror"
Jessica Stern and J.M. Berger, two of America’s leading experts on violent extremism and terrorism, will discuss their book "ISIS: The State of Terror." Tickets are $5 NPC members; $10 public. NPC members should login for the promo code. The event includes a discussion, Q&A from the audience, and book signing. This event is a fundraiser for the nonprofit NPC Journalism Institute. No outside books or memorabilia permitted. All sales are final; no refunds will be issued. Drawing on their unusual access to intelligence sources and material, law enforcement, and groundbreaking research into…
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Pub Quiz
Gather a team of four (at least one teammate must be a National Press Club member) and come to the Reliable Source's Truman Lounge on Thursday, Feb. 12. The game starts at 7 p.m. and space fills up quickly, so be sure to arrive early to grab a table. Don’t have a team? No worries. Even if you arrive by yourself, we’ll team you up. Sponsored by the NPC's Events Committee, Pub Quiz is a great opportunity to gather with friends over food and drinks and to meet new friends and members. Veteran Pub Quiz emcee Marc Wojno plans to serve as quiz master.
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NPC Freelance Soirée
Join the Freelance Committee on Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Truman Lounge. This is an opportunity to learn more about freelance opportunities and network with fellow members who are freelance journalists.
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