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NPC General Membership meeting
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Press Freedom Survey Release
Freedom of the Press 2012: Breakthroughs and Pushback in the Middle East Join Freedom House and the National Press Club on World Press Freedom Day, May 3, for the launch ofFreedom House’s annual survey of press freedom around the globeFreedom of the Press 2012: Breakthroughs and Pushback in the Middle East Freedom House will release the findings of its annual survey at the event, and panelists from Egypt, Mexico and Hungary will discuss the changes underway in their countries.Panel:Introduction: National Press Club President Theresa Werner Opening remarks: Guido Westerwelle, German Foreign…
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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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Dr. Salima Ikram
The Head of the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology and Egyptology The American University at Cairo (AUC), DR. SALIMA IKRAM, will discussEGYPTOLOGY IN THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD: WHAT ANCIENT REMAINS OFFER TO MODERN SCIENCE and THE STATE OF ANTIQUITIES IN POST-REVOLUTIONARY EGYPT Dr. Ikram recently made news for her role in the discovery of prostate cancer in a 2200-year-old Egyptian mummy, which suggested the genetic origins of the disease. Contacts:National Press Club: PETER HICKMAN301/530-1210 (H&O/T&F), 301/367-7711 (C), 202/662-7540 (NPC), [email protected].…
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NPC Committee Fair
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Dr. Mohammad Nakibur Rahman and Attorney Toby Cadman
Dr. Mohammad Nakibur Rahman, son of Bangladesh opposition leader Motiur Rahman Vizami, and international war crimes attorney Toby Cadman will discuss questions concerning the current international crimes tribunal in Bangladesh against political leaders alleged involvement in war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide since 1971.
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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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America's New Focus on Asia: A Conversation with CSIS Scholars on Regional Security Issues
America's focus on Asian security to be examined at Feb. 13 Newsmaker The Newsmakers and International Correspondents committees have teamed up to co-sponsor a panel discussion at noon Monday, Feb. 13, on "America's New Focus on Asia: A Conversation with CSIS Scholars on Regional Security Issues." The event in the Murrow Room will feature three scholars on the Asian region from the Center for Strategic and International Studies who will discuss a wide range of timely issues including nuclear deterrence, balance of power, climate change and disaster response, with emphasis on China, India…
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