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Framing the disinformation crisis for journalists: Free NPCJI webinar, TODAY
Journalism and democracy have been upended by the growth of mis- and disinformation. Countering it effectively requires understanding why people are susceptible and targeted — and how they can become more resilient. Psychological research can teach journalists how to pre-bunk disinformation and convey credibility in ways that readers, viewers, and listeners can process, which is more essential than ever as Election Day 2024 nears. Register now to join the National Press Club Journalism Institute, the American Psychological Association, and PEN America for a free program, today, April 10.…
Type: News
Former White House Social Secretary Deesha Dyer dishes about her unlikely journey to the biggest stage in D.C., April 25
Hear how Deesha Dyer, a hip-hop journalist without political connections, conquered her imposter syndrome and landed one of the most coveted jobs at the White House, when she speaks at a National Press Club Headliners book event on Thursday, April 25, at 1 p.m. in the Holeman Lounge. Register here. Tickets cost $5 for members of the Club and $10 for the general public. Pre-ordered books will be available for pickup and signing at the event. Attendees will also be able to purchase books at the door. Moved by the election of the country’s first Black president, Dyer, a 31-year-old, part-time…
Type: News
Documentary film, showing how women reporting sexual assault are treated, to be screened TONIGHT
The documentary film "Victim/Suspect," will be screened at the National Press tonight (April 11) at 6 p.m. The film shows how women who report sexual assault to the police instead are arrested for filing false reports. The showing will be followed by a panel discussion with journalist Rae de Leon, filmmaker Nancy Schwartzman and film participants Emma Mannion and Dyanie Bermeo. Reserve your space for the screening here.
Type: News
Wednesday webinar: Standards editors to discuss how journalists can build, support culture of credibility
Strong journalistic standards and systems can help to chart the course for combatting mis- and disinformation while rebuilding trust in the news media. Register now to join a discussion on this vital topic on Wednesday, April 17, among standards editors at national news outlets, who will raise the curtain on the important discussions that guide their outlets’ coverage. From rigorously fact-checking reporting to framing global conflicts to language choices and beyond, the editors will share best practices and considerations journalists should make while serving the public. The virtual…
Type: News
Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz to release study on press freedom, democracy and economic development, Wednesday
Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz will release the findings of a new study on the relationship between press freedom and advancing democratic values and economic development at a National Press Club Headliners Coffee and Conversation at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 17, in the First Amendment Lounge. Stiglitz, a professor at Columbia University and the former chief economist at the World Bank, won the Nobel Prize for Economics in 2001 jointly with George Akerlof and A. Michael Spence for their analyses of markets with asymmetric information. Recently, Stiglitz has weighed in on the…
Type: News
TONIGHT: Preventing polarization of Voice of America, other ASAGM outlets is topic of freedom panel
The American taxpayer-funded U.S. Agency for Global Media employs thousands of journalists in the U.S. and around the world, broadcasting in some 63 different languages to a global audience of over 400 million. While Congress has moved in recent years to protect the journalistic independence of the news outlets that comprise USAGM -- including Voice of America, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, and Radio Free Asia --, concerns remain about what might happen to the editorial integrity of the agency if President Donald Trump returns to office next year. To examine this pressing question, the…
Type: News
How journalists can champion news literacy, empower communities, Wednesday
In today’s connected society, everyone is a publisher. Our phones alone grant us unparalleled opportunities to share stories not only among friends and family, but also help take videos, photos, and audio viral in what can seem like seconds. And despite someone’s best intentions, they may be helping to spread harmful rumors and misinformation, especially during times of crisis. What role — and power — do members of the public have in halting or spreading mis- and disinformation, and what ethical considerations should they make before sharing a video or story? Register now to join the…
Type: News
Today: Former Obama Social Secretary Deesha Dyer discusses new memoir, 1 p.m.
A can't miss event is coming to the National Press Club just in time for the upcoming White House Correspondents' dinner.
Type: News
Club's Journalism Awards contest open through April 30; awards dinner Aug. 28
The NPC Journalism Awards contest is still accepting entries through April 30. Have you entered yet? Check out the categories and go through your 2023 work, find your finest, and enter it into the competition. The winners will be announced in June. They will be honored at the 51st Annual National Press Club Journalism Awards Dinner, a night of celebration and recognition for outstanding journalists. The dinner will be held Wednesday, Aug. 28, starting at 6 p.m. You can even reserve your ticket now. This in-person event starts with a cocktail reception in the Holeman Lounge, then moves to the…
Type: News
Today: Learn how to spot, disarm election disinformation
Election Day 2024 will be one of the most consequential in U.S. history, and disinformation campaigns loom large in influencing millions of Americans on what’s really at stake when they head to polls this fall. Journalists across the country must be prepared with the skills to pre- and debunk conspiracy theories, misinformation, and more — well before Nov. 5. Register now to join the National Press Club Journalism Institute for a practical look at current tactics used by disinformation specialists to disrupt the 2024 election and what journalists can do to counter them. This free virtual…
Type: News