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This Week In National Press Club History
Jan. 2, 1980: the National Press Club begins its affiliation with the newly formed C-Span cable network with coverage of economist Paul Volcker’s luncheon address. Jan. 3, 1984: Democratic president candidate Walter Mondale speaks at a luncheon at the Capital Hilton as extensive renovations of the Club ballroom continue. The former Vice President expresses concerns about the threat of nuclear war and the Reagan administration’s freeze in arms negotiations with the Soviet Union. January 6, 1926: The ornate Ebbitt hotel is torn down to make way for the National Press Building, which on…
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Public Safety vs. Civil Liberties -- Jan. 21
How does a democracy achieve its public safety mission while honoring civil liberties -- particularly those liberties designed to keep a government true to its democratic character? The National Press Club Journalism Institute has assembled a panel of award-winning national security and press freedom experts to address this very question. We invite you to take part in this interactive session titled "Government Transparency vs. National Security: Press Rights, Limits & Ideals in a Post-9/11 World" on Wed., Jan. 21 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Registration is required here and is $5 for NPC members…
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IPhone Reporting: Do It All With Just One Small Device - Jan. 30
WTOP reporter and iPhone whiz Neal Augenstein will offer a "how to" workshop on Jan. 30 from 9:30-11:00 a.m. at the National Press Club on everything from reporting to recording with the iPhone. Learn the power of smartphone reporting with this interactive class -- be sure to bring your iPhone! Registration is $5 for NPC members; $10 for non-members. Click here to register. NPC members should login to receive the discounted price. You'll learn: what iPhone reporting is, and what equipment is needed; how to turn an iPhone into a microphone; how to record and share audio; basics of shooting…
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Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe to Discuss Challenges Facing Postal Service
Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe, who has led U.S. Postal Service since 2011, during one of the service’s most turbulent periods, and is leaving his post on Feb. 1, will offer a frank appraisal on what is working and what needs to be fixed at a Newsmaker news conference 10 a.m., Tues. Jan 6, in the National Press Club’s Murrow Room. On Monday, USPS will lower its standards for mail delivery across the nation. Mail will potentially take longer to reach its final destination. In contrast, USPS expanded package delivery to seven days a week during the just ended holiday season. Where is USPS…
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Governing the Internet: Myths, Rhetoric and Reality - Jan. 13
In March, the U.S. Government announced its intention to transition its oversight of some important Internet technical functions to the international Internet community. Some viewed this as a long-awaited liberation of the Internet from U.S. control; others said the Obama Administration was threatening the very openness and freedom of the Internet by subjecting it to possible takeover by countries such as Russia or China. The non-profit multinational organization at the heart of the controversy is ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) Join Nancy Scola, the Technology-…
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Don't miss your chance to be a part of the action in 2015!
Ring in the new year with a gift of membership to the National Press Club! With over 100 events a year including featured speakers, professional development courses and more; being where news happens has never been easier - click here for more information and online application, or email the membership department at [email protected] to get started. Make your new year's resolution to propel your career at the National Press Club! Happy New Year from the world's leading professional organization for journalists!
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Governing the Internet: Myths, Rhetoric and Reality Jan. 13
In March, the U.S. government announced its intention to transition its oversight of some important Internet technical functions to the international Internet community. Some viewed this as a long-awaited liberation of the Internet from U.S. control; others said the Obama Administration was threatening the very openness and freedom of the Internet by subjecting it to possible takeover by countries such as Russia or China. The non-profit multinational organization at the heart of the controversy is ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers). Join Nancy Scola, the Technology-…
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National country music artists to perform at Club, Feb. 21
National country music hit makers Love and Theft, Trailer Choir and The Cadillac Three will perform their first-ever "District Country" concert on Feb. 21 at the National Press Club to benefit the NPC Journalism Institute's scholarship fund. Looking for a last minute Christmas gift? Consider tickets for this triple-header performance. General admission tickets are $55. Club members may purchase tickets at a discount, but must be logged in to the Club website to get a discount on the price. VIP Tickets, which include two drink tickets, exclusive meet & greets with the artists backstage,…
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Fourth Estate to serve up a culinary journey through Turkey
Take a culinary journey through the regions of Turkey with a hors d'oeuvres and five courses at the Fourth Estate restaurant on Feb. 25. Cookbook author Sheilah Kaufman will guide dinners through Turkey's wide array of ingredients and cooking styles as you enjoy the dishes appropriately paired with wine. Non-alcoholic beverages will also be available should you prefer. Click here to reserve your seat. Tickets, not including the book, cost $40 per person for members and $55 per person for non-members. "The Turkish Cookbook: Regional Recipes and Stories" may be purchased separately or in…
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Club podcast Update-1 addresses bias in latest episode
The latest episode of Update-1, the National Press Club's podcast, focused on bias is now available on the Club's website under the multi-media section and on iTunes. With Fox News Channel consistently ahead of its competitors in the ratings, we look at why infusing news coverage with opinion has proven so successful from a business standpoint. Press Club member Charlotte Grimes, an expert in news literacy and the recently-retired Knight Chair in Political Reporting at Syracuse University, tells us when and how biased reporting became widely accepted, why it’s harmful and what efforts are…
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