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Ralph Nader Conference
Ralph Nader Conference on the 50th Anniversary of the Historic 1974 FOIA Amendments Washington D.C., December 19, 2024 – The Center for Study of Responsive Law (CSRL), the Ralph Nader-founded public interest group, will hold a conference at the National Press Building on Thursday, December 19th commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1974 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Amendments. The 1974 FOIA amendments – passed by a Congressional override of President Gerald Ford’s veto – strengthened the 1966 Freedom of Information Act and gave civic enforcement teeth, via judicial review, to the Act…
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American Legion Post 20 Meeting
Due to a speaker cancellation, American Legion Post 20 has changed plans for its Jan. 8 meeting. Post 20 member and Military Veterans in Journalism founder Zack Baddorf will lead a panel discussion on various media/military issues. Topics will include politicization of the military and its impact on the military / veteran community, the challenge of reaching audiences across a partisan divide, and the importance of nuanced military / veterans affairs coverage. The panel will include Post 20 members Kevin Wensing, Jim Noone, Ken Dalecki, Evelyn Moy, possibly with other panelists yet to be…
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American Legion Post 20 Meeting
Political History Curator to Discuss 2024 Campaign and Election at American Legion Meeting
Dr. Claire Jerry, curator of the Division of Political History with the National Museum of American History, plans to discuss the 2024 election season at the next meeting of American Legion Post 20. Dr. Jerry will address how the museum recorded and interpreted the events of the 2024 electoral season and how those events are reflected in exhibits. The luncheon meeting takes place at noon on Wednesday, February 12 in the McClendon Room at the National Press Club. All Press Club members are invited. American Legion Post 20 has been affiliated with the Press Club for more than a century.
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Photography Team Meeting
You must be a NPC member to attend and registration is required.
Plan the Photo Team agenda for 2025 The National Press Club Photography Team's first meeting of 2025 will generate ideas for the group's programs and activities in 2025. The meeting is Thursday, Jan. 23 at 12:00 noon in the McClendon Room, with in-person and remote participants invited. The session starts at 12 noon with a self-funded lunch from the Reliable Source. The meeting itself begins at 12:30 pm for both in-person and remote participants. We will begin the meeting with a review of Photo Team activities in 2024, followed by brainstorming on opportunities and challenges faced by…
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Saving VOA, RFE/RL, RFA, and MBN: Why it Matters
Paul Beckett, former Assistant Editor at The Wall Street Journal, who led the Journal’s efforts to secure Evan Gershkovich’s release, moderates a vital discussion on the existential threat facing Voice of America, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia and Middle East Broadcasting Networks. He’ll be joined by journalists from each outlet to examine what’s at stake for global reporting and the journalists risking their lives to deliver the news. Beckett will be joined by Steve Herman of VOA, Andres Ilves of MBN, Alsu Kurmasheva of RFE/RL, and Tamara Bralo of RFA. Cost: Free
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Supporting Exiled Journalists
Jason Rezaian, Director of Press Freedom Initiatives at The Washington Post and Chair of the Press Freedom Center Advisory Board, joins Bill McCarren, Director of the Press Freedom Center, to host a powerful panel with exiled journalists Mohammad Mosaed and Ksenia Mironova. They will discuss rebuilding careers in exile, and how the Press Freedom Center is helping to support displaced journalists around the world. Rezaian and McCarren will be joined by Mo Mosaed, Ksenia Mironiva, and others. Cost: Free
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Press Freedom Team Meeting
Rescheduled from May 7th. You must be a National Press Club member to attend.
Join the Press Freedom Team for our next meeting on Wednesday, May 14th at 6 p.m. at the National Press Club! This team supports the vital work of the Press Freedom Center, advocating for journalists facing threats worldwide. We’ll discuss ongoing initiatives, upcoming events, and ways you can contribute to protecting press freedom. Whether you’re a longtime member or new to the Club, we’d love to have you involved. Want to join the team? Sign up here. Questions? Contact Emily Wilkins at [email protected]
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Free Austin Tice
Debra Tice, mother of journalist Austin Tice — abducted in Syria and still held captive — joins Washington Post Executive Editor Matt Murray to share the latest on efforts to bring Austin home. Tice remains the only American journalist currently detained abroad. Cost: $35 per person (lunch included). Note: there will be a press area for those who are just covering the event.
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Press Freedom at Home: Confronting U.S. Challenges
National Press Club President Mike Balsamo leads a high-level conversation on the escalating threats to press freedom in the United States — from courtroom battles to coordinated online harassment campaigns against journalists, and the growing infringements on independent newsgathering. Balsamo will be joined by Tom Durkin, Director of Safety Education, at the Foley Foundation, as well as Paul Beckett of the Wall Street Journal, Kate Woodsome of the Washington Post, and others. Cost: Free
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A Walk Through Club History
Club members who are 35 years old or younger are invited to join the History & Heritage and Young Members teams for this event. You must be a National Press Club member to attend and registration is required.
Step back in time with the History and Heritage Team Leaders as they join the Young Members Team for a special behind-the-scenes tour of the Club’s storied past. From legendary moments to hidden gems, this engaging walkthrough and Q&A will offer a glimpse into the people, events, and milestones that helped shape our Club’s legacy. Whether you're a history buff or just curious to learn more, this is a chance to connect across generations and discover the roots of the place we all belong to! Following the collaborative program with the History and Heritage Team leaders, Club members who are…
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