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Maria Ressa to be honored with National Press Club's 2020 international Press Freedom Award
Maria Ressa, executive editor of Rappler, winner of the National Press Club's international 2020 John Aubuchon Press Freedom Award. Photo: LeAnne Jazul/Rappler The National Press Club has selected Maria Ressa, a fearless journalist convicted in the Philippines on trumped-up charges of cyber libel, to be honored with its international 2020 John Aubuchon Press Freedom Award. Ressa, executive editor of Rappler, an online news site in the Philippines, has been the target of repeated efforts by the government of President Rodrigo Duterte to silence her. Last year, Ressa was named among the "…
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D.C. moves to Phase II of reopening plan, National Press Club Event Services can now operate at up to 50% capacity
As the nation's capital enters Phase II of its reopening plan, the National Press Club is now able to operate at up to 50% capacity with proper distancing protocols for event hosting services, including food/beverage services. The safety of our guests, clients and staff remains our top priority, and we continue to follow CDC guidance and take every precaution to keep our venue safe. A continuously updated summary of the many actions we are taking to ensure a safe environment to host your events is available online at www.press.org/safetyfirst. The National Press Club offers several options…
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National Press Club Decries Trump Supporters’ Offensive Video
WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 14, 2019—The National Press Club and its non-profit affiliate, the National Press Club Journalism Institute, issued the following statement condemning a video shown last week at a meeting of American Priority, a group of Trump supporters, at the Trump National Doral Miami resort. The video shows a fake version of the president assaulting, stabbing and gunning down journalists and his congressional critics. “A video depicting President Trump in a bloody rampage against journalists and his critics in Congress is a revolting piece of propaganda that has no place in our…
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Former Georgia House Democratic Leader Stacey Abrams to deliver speech on voter suppression at National Press Club Headliners Luncheon Nov. 15
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Georgia House Democratic Leader Stacey Abrams will deliver a major speech on voter suppression one year after her narrow defeat in Georgia's gubernatorial race, at a National Press Club Headliners Luncheon on Friday, November 15. Former Georgia House Democratic Leader Stacey Abrams to deliver speech on voter suppression at National Press Club Headliners Luncheon Nov. 15 In the immediate aftermath of her hotly contested defeat to Republican (and Georgia's then-secretary of state) Brian Kemp, Abrams launched Fair Fight Action, and together…
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Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich to discuss new book, "Trump vs. China," at National Press Club Headliners event October 23
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich will discuss his new book, "Trump vs. China: Facing America's Greatest Threat," and explain why he believes China's rise to prominence on the world stage poses the single biggest challenge to America's continued prosperity and security at a National Press Club Headliners book event at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 23. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich to discuss new book, “Trump vs. China,” at National Press Club Headliners event October 23 As evidenced by the ongoing trade war between the two super…
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Former Sinn Féin Leader Gerry Adams TD to discuss challenges to the Good Friday Agreement, Brexit, and the increasing call for an Irish Unity referendum at National Press Club Headliners event, Oct. 16
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Gerry Adams TD, Former Sinn Féin President and an architect of the 1998 Good Friday peace agreement (GFA), will discuss the threat he believes Brexit poses to Ireland's peace, progress and prosperity, and address increasing calls for an Irish Unity referendum at a National Press Club Headliners Newsmaker on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 10:00 a.m. Former Sinn Féin Leader Gerry Adams TD to discuss challenges to the Good Friday Agreement, Brexit, and the increasing call for an Irish Unity referendum at National Press Club Headliners event, Oct. 16 The visit…
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Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie to deliver special luncheon address ahead of Veterans Day holiday at National Press Club Headliners event Nov. 8
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie will assess the performance of his Department and its goals for the care of our nation's Veterans just before the Veterans Day holiday at a National Press Club Headliners Luncheon on Friday, November 8. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie to deliver special luncheon address ahead of Veterans Day holiday at National Press Club Headliners event Nov. 8 The tenth Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Hon. Robert Wilkie is responsible for overseeing the care of more than 20 million U.S.…
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100 authors under one roof: 42nd annual NPC Book Fair set for Friday, Nov. 1, 2019
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- One hundred authors -- and their books -- will be under one roof at the National Press Club, just in time for the gift-giving season. Navigate national politics and history, whisk your way to tasty treats, or laugh with your little one during the 2019 Book Fair and Authors' Night on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019. Book Fair guests can shop titles and meet the authors behind incredible nonfiction and fiction tales in more than a dozen genres. It's your chance to mingle with your favorite author and discover new ones, including Jason Rezaian, Prisoner; Marlin…
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CDC Director Robert R. Redfield to stress importance of immunization at National Press Club Headliners Luncheon, Oct. 16
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Robert R. Redfield, MD, the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), will make remarks at an October 16 National Press Club Headliners Luncheon about the importance of immunization as the winter flu season is set to begin. In his first appearance at the National Press Club, Dr. Redfield will characterize immunization as the most powerful tool in public health to combat disease. With an extensive background in clinical research and infectious diseases, especially HIV, he will also stress the urgency of winning the hearts and…
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Letter signed by 173 members of Congress delivered to White House in bipartisan bid to secure the freedom of journalist Austin Tice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- A bipartisan letter was sent Friday morning to President Donald Trump, signed by 173 members of Congress, asking him to work urgently toward the safe return of veteran U.S. Marine Corps captain and award-winning journalist Austin Tice, who has been held in Syria for seven years. Tice, a Georgetown graduate and law student, was detained near Damascus on August 14, 2012 while covering the civil conflict there. Letter signed by 173 members of Congress delivered to White House in bipartisan bid to secure the freedom of journalist Austin Tice, Credit:…
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