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Press Conference: Victims, Experts to Highlight Prime Minister Modi’s Authoritarianism and Human Rights Violations
The Coalition for Reclaiming Indian Democracy, a coalition of civil rights and interfaith organizations representing Indian-American Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Dalits and allies, will host a press conference titled “Beyond the Hype: Highlighting Prime Minister Modi’s Authoritarianism and Human Rights Violations” to express strong opposition to the decision made by President Biden and Congressional leaders to platform Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a state dinner and addressing a joint session of Congress. The event will feature victims, experts, and members of civil society who…
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National Geographic Presents: 'Oklahoma City Bombing: One Day in America' Screening + Panel Conversation
National Geographic Presents: 'Oklahoma City Bombing: One Day in America' Screening + Panel Conversation Tuesday, April 15 | 6:00PM Reception | 7:00PM Screening and Panel National Press Club – First Amendment Lounge Join National Geographic for a special screening and conversation on Oklahoma City Bombing: One Day in America, a powerful new documentary series commemorating the 30th anniversary of the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history. Now streaming on Hulu and Disney+, the series is the latest installment in the Emmy® Award-winning One Day in America franchise. Through…
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Vivian Awards
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National Press Club President Emily Wilkins will recognize journalist and communicator members for outstanding service to the Club at the Vivian Awards ceremony on Wednesday, December 11 at 6:00 p.m. The presentation will take place at the National Press Club in the First Amendment Lounge and is open to those Club members who are actively involved with one of the Club's 16 teams. "The Vivians" are named after former club president Vivian Vahlberg and honor the Club's top volunteers.
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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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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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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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