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Timeless Journalism Values - what David Broder and Jim Lehrer have in common
We live in interesting times, to say the least. We've witnessed a rolling tide of revolution half a world away, made possible by social networking technology. At the core of that human mobilization is information. The value of good, accurate information, the kind that journalists find and help provide, has also been underscored by other recent crises, including the horrifying disaster in Japan. As the media landscape has become increasingly fractured, our National Press Club remains a constant. And as an institution, we stand strong in affirming press freedoms and core journalism values…
Type: News
In praise of our volunteers and one in particular
The operation of the National Press Club would not be possible without the involvement of members who volunteer their time. Among our more than two dozen member-powered committees, there are Chairs, Vice Chairs and any number of project managers and brain stormers. These include former NPC presidents as well as new members and everyone in-between. One of the most productive of these is hard-working Newsmakers Committee member Peter Hickman. Next year, he will have worked on this club-branded news conference series for two decades. By his own count, he has organized more than 1,000…
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Why We Rush Toward Danger
The quickly-changing turn of events in the Middle East has affirmed the value of access to information in a free society. As people have yearned for freedom, journalists who have rushed toward danger in the pursuit of the story have all-too-often faced attacks. Whether it was the brutal attack on CBS News correspondent Lara Logan, or lesser-followed or reported instances where journalists were detained in Iran, authorities or other unknown entities sought to cut the free flow of information. They have hoped to chill the activities of pro-democracy demonstrators and to stop revolution in in…
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Setting a high standard
We've had a remarkable series of events recently at The National Press Club, reinforcing our standing as "the world's leading professional organization for journalists". This sets us up for more progress and excitement in the year ahead. The events were book-ended by the NPC inaugural gala, where President Barack Obama appeared via taped video statement and by the well-attended and heavily reported appearance by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke. While we had sought the video statement months before the gala was held, it came together just a day before we saw it. Inaugural organizers,…
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Bridging the gap between tradition and change
Welcome to my first posting to the presidential blog at The National Press Club. As I look out on the opportunities and the challenges facing our Club and our professions, I first want to thank our members for giving me the honor of serving as the 104th president of The National Press Club. Also, I would not be able to do it without the support of my family and my employer, The Associated Press, for which I'm grateful. Preparing for my duties, I've been meeting with people who have a great interest in what we do here. That includes our members, Club officers, former presidents and top-notch…
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The social side of The National Press Club in the 21st century
One of the things that makes the National Press Club unique stems from its genesis more than a century ago as a place where journalists shared the company of one another. Many things have changed since those early days. Journalists, and other professionals, face constant pressure to produce. For those with families, there are added demands on time. With people working hard, it might seem the social activities of the Club stand at risk. My sense, however, is that these challenges demand that we all think more strategically about how we spend our time. And here the NPC presents great value.…
Type: News