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Press Freedom Center at the National Press Club Launches Mental Health Support Program for Journalists Facing Trauma, Threats and Harassment
Washington, May 30 — At a time when journalists are navigating relentless threats, online harassment, hostility and the emotional aftermath of covering violence and tragedy, the Press Freedom Center at the National Press Club is launching a vital new mental health initiative in collaboration with the Journalist Trauma Support Network (JTSN). The new program will offer confidential, trauma-informed support to reporters facing psychological stress, whether from hostile assignments, targeted harassment, or the cumulative weight of covering war, mass shootings, natural disasters, or forced…
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Advisory: Press Freedom Center to Host Panel on Investigative Journalism and the Fight to Save the Amazon
Washington, June 2 — The Press Freedom Center at the National Press Club will be hosting an upcoming event focused on the book How to Save the Amazon: A Journalist’s Fatal Quest for Answers. The discussion will explore the intersection of investigative journalism, environmental justice, and press freedom, highlighting the extraordinary and often perilous work of journalists reporting from the frontlines of ecological crises. How to Save the Amazon recounts the story of journalist Dom Phillips and his research partner Bruno Pereira, who were killed in 2022 while documenting the threats to the…
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Media Tour on Attacks Against Journalists Covering US Protests
Contact: Bill McCarren, 202-725-7787 or [email protected] for the Press Freedom Center at the National Press Club News Advisory: What Satellite Media Tour (SMT) with Gabe Rottman, VP of Policy, Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press; Bill McCarren, Director of the Press Freedom Center at the National Press Club When Friday, June 20 (interview slots available starting at 8:00 am Eastern through 11:00 am Eastern) Where Originating from the National Press Club studios. Booking Information Contact Melanie Ierardi (202-662-7592 or [email protected]) to arrange a window. News Hook During the…
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News Advisory: Film Screening & Panel Discussion, "Who Killed Shireen?"
On Wednesday, July 9 at 6:30 PM, the Press Freedom Center at the National Press Club, in partnership with Zeteo Media, will host a special screening of the documentary, Who Killed Shireen? The film follows the investigation into the death of renowned Palestinian American reporter Shireen Abu Akleh, who was killed while covering a story on the Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank in 2022. The documentary explores the risks journalists face in conflict zones, the challenges they may encounter when searching for accountability, and the determination of those most passionate about press freedom to…
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One Year Ago Was Highpoint for Press Freedom Hostage Recovery
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 – The following statement is from Mike Balsamo, president of the National Press Club. “On Aug. 1 history was made as American journalists Evan Gershkovich and Alsu Kurmasheva joined their families on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews. This was press freedom at its best. The U.S. government showed what it is capable of doing by putting together a complicated multi-nation negotiation with diplomatic skill and determination. Despite the difficult conditions of negotiations with Russia during a war, the U.S. showed that no challenge is too great when it comes to bringing…
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Press Freedom Center at the National Press Club Responds to Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s Shuttering of Operations
WASHINGTON, August 1 – The following is a statement from National Press Club President Mike Balsamo, in response to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s announcement that it will begin shutting down operations following the elimination of federal funding: “Shuttering the Corporation for Public Broadcasting is a direct hit to journalism in vulnerable communities. It’s a major blow to public access to news, especially in rural areas where public radio and television stations are often the only source of trusted local reporting. These stations deliver essential public safety alerts,…
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Press Freedom Center To Host All-Day Conference on Austin Tice Case on Aug. 14
News Advisory What A full-day conference examining new developments in the past year in Austin’s case in government, media, and intelligence. Who Leaders in domestic and foreign government, journalism and academia, as well as the Tice family, will help attendees understand what has happened in Syria over the past year and how that has changed the United States’ regional policies and decisions, and therefore the United States’ strategy towards freeing Austin. When Thursday, August 14 (13 years since the day of Austin’s abduction in Syria). Programs begin at 9:00am and conclude at 5:00pm. The…
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Updated Schedule for Press Freedom Center Full Day Conference on Austin Tice Case on Aug. 14
News Advisory What On August 14, the Press Freedom Center will host a full-day conference examining new developments in the past year in Austin’s case in government, media, and intelligence. Below is an updated itinerary with information on events and speakers. RSVP and Details Tickets cost $35 per person and will support the Press Freedom Center. Tickets include coffee, a light breakfast, and lunch. You can RSVP at this Eventbrite link. We welcome your support if you wish to provide sponsorship for the event; if interested, please email [email protected]. Partners Initial partners for…
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National Press Club: Public Media Cuts Undermine Access to Trusted News in Underserved Communities
WASHINGTON, July 18— National Press Club President Mike Balsamo issued the following statement today after the House of Representatives voted to eliminate federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting: “Congress just voted to silence trusted journalism in communities that need it most. Today’s decision to eliminate federal funding for public media is more than a budget cut. It is a direct attack on local journalism, and it will hit the most vulnerable communities the hardest. Local public radio and television stations are lifelines for millions of Americans, especially in rural…
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UPDATE: News Briefing with Debra Tice at the National Press Club – Friday, January 24
UPDATE: The following event has been cancelled until further notice. Mrs. Tice remains in Lebanon and will not be in DC on Friday, January 24. Apologies for the change in schedule and thank you for your interest in the case of Austin Tice.
Contact: Bill McCarren, 202-662-7534 for the Press Freedom Center at the National Press Club or [email protected] for HAW Media Advisory: WHAT: The Press Freedom Center at the National Press Club will host a press briefing featuring Debra Tice, mother of Austin Tice, an American journalist detained in Syria since 2012. Debra Tice will share insights from her recent advocacy trip to Syria and Lebanon, where she met with regional leaders and participated in key events aimed at securing her son’s release. WHEN: Friday, January 24, 2025, 10:00 AM WHERE: The National Press Club, 529 14th…
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