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Club's journalism contest seeks entries for prizes in variety of categories
The National Press Club's annual journalism contest is looking for the best work in breaking news, political coverage, broadcast news, consumer news, online news techniques, foreign coverage and news photos. Most of the categories have cash prizes and a few offer a year of free membership in the Club. For details on the categories and the prizes, check online. The deadline for entries is Wednesday, April 15. There is an entry fee of $75 per submission. Entry fees for National Press Club members are fees are waived with login. Entrants are encouraged to use the online entry method, but if you…
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Documentary on history of the black press to screen, Friday
The award-winning documentary, “The Black Press: Soldiers Without Swords,” which chronicles the little-known history, accomplishments and influence of the black press in the United States, will be screened at the National Press Club at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28. The compelling film premiered on PBS in 1999 and was showcased by NPR during the March on Washington Film Festival. The showing in the Cosgrove Lounge is sponsored by the Club's Events Team. The event is free to Club members and their guests, who must be registered by the member. Register online. Start the evening at Taco Night in…
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Club Executive Director Bill McCarren promotes press freedom in Politico interview
National Press Club Executive Director Bill McCarren's family raises and trains services dogs. Photo: McCarren family. National Press Club Executive Director Bill McCarren was highlighted as the Birthday of the Day by Politico Playbook on Thursday, Feb. 13. In a Q&A with the publication, McCarren promoted press freedom, talked about the media's relationship with the Trump administration and discussed his family's efforts to raise and train service dogs.
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Update-1: Analyzing media coverage of Trump impeachment
Was the media coverage of the impeachment process involving President Trump fair, or did it lean left or right? In the latest edition of Update-1, the National Press Club podcast, Club Broadcast/Podcast Team member Bill Loveless discusses these topics and more with Jason Mollica, a professorial lecturer in the American University School of Communication. Mollica talks about news outlets he relied on for updates, the various perspectives different news organizations provided and how the reporting of the Trump impeachment differed from previous impeachment coverage. Club Broadcast/Podcast Team…
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Workshop: Reporting, writing policy stories the public will actually read, Feb. 28
It’s one of the thorniest -- and most important -- challenges journalists face today: How do you get the public to read about policy? Whether you currently write for insiders (or outsiders who want to be on the inside), or you simply want to learn how to frame and report your work for maximum impact, the National Press Club Journalism Institute will host a half-day workshop that will give you the tools and knowledge to produce exclusive stories that reach people who don’t typically read about policy -- and also make insiders sit up and take notice. The sessions will take place from 1 to 4:…
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FOIA as a last resort: Getting public information through the front door, tomorrow
As a reporter, filing a Freedom of Information Act request should be your last resort. The government documents you need may be hiding in plain sight. Whether you’re a Washington policy writer, a regional reporter or a local journalist covering a beat, this workshop from three accomplished reporters will show you how to get the government records you always wanted but weren’t quite sure how to find. The session will take place from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, at the National Press Club. Registration is $10 for the general public and $5 for Club members. Register online.…
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CDC to provide update on coronavirus outbreak, Feb. 11
Dr. Anne Schuchat, principal deputy director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), will provide an update on the novel coronavirus outbreak at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, at the National Press Club. As additional cases of the virus, first identified in China in the city of Wuhan, are confirmed in the United States, Dr. Schuchat will outline the CDC’s ongoing response. The press conference in the Club's First Amendment Room, "2019 Coronavirus: What We know, What We’re Doing," is open to credentialed media and Club members free of charge. Registration is required. Dr. Schuchat…
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Take your sweetheart to Fourth Estate for Valentine’s Day
The Fourth Estate will offer a special fixe price dinner menu to celebrate Valentine's Day on Friday, Feb. 14. The cost is $55 per person ($110/couple) for National Press Club members; $65 per person ($130/couple) for members of the public. The Fourth Estate is open to the public. Dinner will be served from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. A special selection of wines will be available for $25/bottle. Reservations are requested: 202.662.7638 or www.opentable.com. Here's the menu: First Course (choose one) --French onion soup with Gruyere crouton --Salad with heart-beets, oranges, herb goat cheese and…
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Tonight: Author, activist Andy Parker to describe 'son-of-a-bitching my way through life'
Andy Parker, author of “For Alison: The Murder of a Young Journalist and her Father’s Fight for Gun Safety”, will speak about “Son-of-a-Bitching My Way Through Life” at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, at National Press Club. When his daughter was killed on live television, Parker vowed to do whatever it takes and turned his anger and lifelong quick temper into outspoken activism and action. From branding the NRA a terrorist organization to publicly calling out legislators for their cowardice, to testifying before Congress about what he called Google’s sociopathic behavior, Parker is willing…
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NPC in History: Kirk Douglas decried the 'civil war' in American politics – 26 years ago
Actor Kirk Douglas talking with National Press Club President Gil Klein just before his 1994 luncheon speech. Photo: Martin Kuhn Actor Kirk Douglas, who died this week at the age of 103, spoke at the National Press Club on June 30, 1994, and even though it was 26 years ago, what he said resounds today. Decrying that the world of make believe was bleeding into reality, he defended President Clinton from attacks by conservative commentators such as talk-radio host Rush Limbaugh and Rev. Jerry Falwell. “Is there a civil war seething in our country?” he said. “A civil war that pits Republicans…
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