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Press Club Statement on Extending Evan Gershkovich’s Unjust Detention
WASHINGTON, Aug.23 – Following is a statement by National Press Club President Eileen O’Reilly and National Press Club Journalism Institute President Gil Klein on the decision by Russian court to extend the pretrial period for Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, for a second time. “Our anger over Evan Gershkovich’s unjust detention has been heightened over the Russian court’s decision, yet again, to extend his period of pretrial detention. “Let’s be very clear – this detention just reiterates the fact that Evan’s unjust detention is simply a tool being used by the Russian…
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NBC News’ Kristen Welker to Accept 2023 National Press Club Fourth Estate Award
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31, 2023 – Kristen Welker, NBC News chief White House correspondent and incoming moderator of “Meet the Press,” will receive the National Press Club’s Fourth Estate Award during a gala in her honor on Nov. 28 in Washington. The award recognizes journalists who have made significant contributions to the field and is the Club’s most esteemed prize. Welker, who on Saturday appeared on her final broadcast as co-anchor of “Weekend TODAY”, is known for her political reporting, which has appeared across all NBC News and MSNBC platforms, including “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt…
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National Press Club Statement On Passing of Bill Richardson
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 – Following is a statement from National Press Club President Eileen O’Reilly on the passing of Bill Richardson whose long career in public service included significant time spent working for the release of hostages including journalists. “We were deeply saddened by the news of the death of former New Mexico Governor and Congressman Bill Richardson. Our hearts go out to his family and the people of New Mexico.” Richardson was known for being responsive to journalists and transparent to his constituents as all public figures should be, Richardson visited the Press Club on…
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Nobel laureate Maria Ressa warns that democracy is on the ballot in upcoming elections
Maria Ressa speaks about the state of journalism and press freedom in the Philippines. Photo: Phil Pasquini Democracy is in danger of ending in less than two years, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa warned a packed National Press Club Headliners Luncheon on Tuesday. "We're electing illiberal leaders democratically," citing upcoming elections in Taiwan, China, Indonesia, the United States and probably Canada. "We will know whether democracy lives or dies by the end of 2024." Ressa is founder and CEO of Rappler, an investigative news site in the Philippines. Rappler's stories of…
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National Press Club statement on Evan Gershkovich's court appearance in Moscow
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 – Following is a statement from Eileen O’Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the appearance of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich at Moscow City Court on Tuesday. “We were glad to see Evan at the court on Tuesday after six months of suffering from being held in isolation. We would prefer to see him walking as a free man. We renew our call that Russia release him at once and without conditions. We were disappointed that the court would not hear Evan’s appeal and sent it back…
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National Press Club Opens Registration for the Run for Austin 5K, November 18
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2023 – Registration for the Run for Austin Virtual 5K opens today to all runners and walkers eager to participate. The virtual race will be held on November 18 to raise awareness and public support for journalist Austin Tice, who has been unjustly detained in Syria since 2012. The annual event, which is in its third year, saw hundreds of runners lace up in 22 states and multiple cities overseas last year including Paris, Stockholm and Istanbul. New this year, the event will also aim to raise awareness for another detained journalist, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan…
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National Press Club statement on Las Vegas Review Journal reporter Sabrina Schnur
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 – Following is a statement from Eileen O’Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the online harassment of Sabrina Schnur, a veteran reporter for the Las Vegas Review Journal. “The vitriolic hate-filled attacks aimed at Sabrina Schnur, one of the Las Vegas Review Journal’s top reporters, must stop. Sabrina wrote stories based on the knowledge at the time and it was due to her reporting and sourcing that the police realized the truth of what happened. As soon as they realized there was more…
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National Press Club statement on China’s delay of verdict in Yuyu Dong case
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 – Following is a statement from Eileen O’Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the decision by China to delay a verdict in sentencing well-known Chinese journalist, Yuyu Dong for alleged acts of espionage. “China is the world’s No. 1 jailer of journalists, so convicting journalists as a form of punishment is nothing new for them. But, delaying the verdict in the espionage case of journalist Yuyu Dong may signal a new and very dangerous era has begun. Mr. Dong is not a spy, so China had no…
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National Press Club statement on Mexican Journalist Jesus Gutierrez Vergara killed in Sonora
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 – Following is a statement by Eileen O’Reilly, president of the National Press Club and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the murder of Mexican journalist Jesus Gutierrez Vergara near the border with Arizona on Saturday. “We were devastated to hear the news that Jesus Gutierrez Vergara has become the sixth Mexican journalist killed in 2023. Police have no suspects in custody for this crime. We urge law enforcement to find out who carried out this killing and to prioritize bringing them to justice.” Gutierrez Vergara left his house in…
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National Press Club statement on charges against insurrectionist Shane Woods
WASHINGTON, October 5 – Following is a statement from Eileen O’Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute on Shane Jason Woods, the first Jan. 6 insurrectionist to be charged with assaulting a member of the news media. “The court's sentencing of Shane Jason Woods is a good reminder to the public and members of Congress that news media were assaulted, intimidated, and harassed on Jan. 6, 2021, alongside Capitol Police. Their equipment was destroyed, they were threatened with murder, rape, and assault. It was a tragic…
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