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Why Are They Not Home?; Challenges Faced By US Government In Resolving Journalist Hostage Cases marking the 11th anniversary of the abduction of journalist Austin Tice
Held in Syria 11 years, Austin Tice is the longest-tenured U.S. hostage. Almost twice as long as Terry Anderson of the Associated Press was held. At this 11th anniversary, we consider why journalists are so often held the longest or suffer fates like those of Jamal Khashoggi and Shireen Abu Akleh? In light of new hostage cases like that of Evan Gershkovich of the Wall Street Journal, we are compelled to look at the approach and results of the USG in these cases. In this panel we will try to discover what are the special challenges government encounters when the hostage is a journalist and if…
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International Correspondents Happy Hour
Mingle, network and discuss current events at the monthly International Correspondents Committee happy hour! The team will gather for drinks in the Reliable Source at 5:30p.m., and head over to the Headliners Book Rap event with veteran foreign correspondent Sean Carberry at 6:30 p.m. Carberry will discuss his reporting from war zones in Iraq, Syria, Yemen and Libya. Those who wish to attend the book talk should register in advance here.
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Communicator & Journalist Roundtable Dinner
National Press Club members are invited to another lively discussion with fellow communications leaders and journalists on current topics that we all face in our function and profession. By sharing our concerns, ideas, approaches and strategies, we help each other be more effective in our roles. A three-course dinner with wine will be served, at a special price of $62 per person for NPC members. Note: Members must be logged into their NPC membership account in order to access tickets for this event. Cash bar at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Business attire. This event is open to NPC…
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24th Annual Members' Photography Exhibit Opening Reception
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Join NPC members and guests for the official opening of the 24th annual members' photography exhibit, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 6:30 to 8:00 pm in the Fourth Estate Room. The exhibit is the Club's annual celebration of visual storytelling, with print photos and electronic images on display in the 13th floor lobby for all of September. Here's your chance to meet many of the photographers, and hear about their work. Questions: contact Photography Team chair Alan Kotok at [email protected]
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International Correspondents Happy Hour
Join your fellow foreign correspondents for drinks and discussion at the International Correspondents Committee happy hour! The ICC team will gather at the Reliable Source on Thursday, Oct 19th, at 5:30 pm to network and discuss current events, including the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. To understand the latest developments, the team will be joined by a fellow journalist colleague with a Middle East background. Any Club member who is interested in getting involved with the committee and its programs and participating in its activities, including the biannual embassy press attaché…
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Tour of the RBG exhibit at the Capital Jewish Museum
Join other Club members on Wednesday, November 29 at 6:15 p.m. for a guided tour of the Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, an exhibit at the Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum. Based upon the New York Times bestselling book of the same name, this unique exhibition was created by the Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles, in partnership with the book’s co-authors: journalist Irin Carmon, a senior correspondent at New York magazine, and attorney Shana Knizhnik, who founded the popular Tumblr that earned RBG internet fame (and amused the Justice herself),…
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Memorial Service for Former President Mike Freedman
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A Memorial Service for former Club President Mike Freedman will be held by the National Press Club on January 8 at 6pm in the Holeman Lounge. All Club members and their guests are welcome, but registration is required. Freedman was the Club’s 114th President and led the organization through the challenging year of 2020 when the pandemic was at its height. He performed remarkably in that role and was able to bring many important initiatives to the Club despite the challenging environment. Freedman passed away in late 2023 from pancreatic cancer. The Memorial will have several speakers and…
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Authors Social
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Meet and mingle with fellow authors from various genres and backgrounds. Whether you're a debut novelist or a seasoned writer, this is your chance to connect with like-minded individuals, share stories, and build lasting relationships. Club members with published books are invited to connect, unwind, and celebrate the spirit of the National Press Club community. Don't miss this unique opportunity to expand your network and celebrate the joys of writing with fellow novelists, poets, and other scribes!
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International Correspondents Happy Hour
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Join your fellow foreign correspondents for cocktails and conversation at the International Correspondents Team's monthly happy hour. The happy hour is open to all National Press Club members who would like to get involved with the ICC’s programs, including the press attaché mixer and monthly embassy nights.
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NPC Headliners Screening: "Anna"
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Join Bob Woodward, U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and former CIA Director John Brennan at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20 for a screening of the biographical film “Anna” with opening remarks from Sean Penn and followed by a discussion on the dangers journalists face in the 21st century. The film depicts Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya’s brave crusade as she risks her life to fight for an independent voice in Putin's Russia. Politkovskaya survived poisoning, detention and beatings, but was ultimately silenced, becoming one of more than 1,800 journalists killed so far this century.…
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