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Sept. 27 Journalism Institute program to focus on public health
Public health and health care delivery may seem to go hand in hand to the public they exist to serve. But partnerships for the public good often are complicated by a patchwork of elaborate administrative practices, ownership, funding models, and other systemic barriers resulting in less effective results despite a shared mission of serving healthy, thriving communities. Knocking down the silos to collaborative health systems that drive improved outcomes is vital to addressing our most pressing public health issues. Join us over Zoom at 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27. to learn from experts whose…
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International correspondents visit Australian embassy
The embassy of Australia was the site of the National Press Club's latest Embassy Night, held on Sept. 5. Kevin Rudd, a former Australian prime minister who has served as ambassador since March 2023, described the newly inaugurated embassy as representative of the spirit of Australia, including by showcasing its indigenous traditions and architectural excellence. He also spoke about his country's culture, heritage, history and strong democratic values Elizabeth Hagedorn, co-chair of the National Press Club's International Correspondents Committee, introduces Australian Ambassador Kevin…
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Nobel laureates denounce global discrimination against women
Five Nobel Women Laureates denounced discrimination against women and called for an end to barriers that see women excluded and disregarded on a global scale at a National Press Club Headliners Luncheon Sept. 13. Tawakkol Karman, journalist and the 2011 laureate from Yemen, spoke out against the injustice of discrimination against women which leaves them on the sidelines and deprives them of roles in making decisions in society. “This is why we don’t see a lot of women in policymaker positions," she said. "This is why we see a lot of marginalized women everywhere,” she said. 'Oppression is…
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Club author discusses biography based on WWII family diaries and letters
Jody Beck Club memberJody Beck has always had a strong interest in her family history, but it was the discovery of World War II-era diary entries and family letters about Madsen Cobb Kokjer, nicknamed Ty, that led her to write “Your Loving Son, Ty: A World War II Story of Hope and Horror in the Pacific.” In the latest episode of Update-1 , Beck speaks with Broadcast/Podcast Team co-chair Adam Konowe about the plethora of documents made available to her, as well as what she pieced together about Ty's life before and during the war. Postscripts to this poignant family story were revealed…
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Wall Street Journal correspondent plans to discuss new book, 'Twenty Years,' at Headliners book signing Oct. 10
Wall Street Journal correspondent Sune Engel Rasmussen, who spent a decade reporting from Afghanistan, plans to discuss his new book, Twenty Years: Hope, War, and the Betrayal of an Afghan Generation, at a National Press Club Headliners book event on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 6 p.m.
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NLRB General Counsel Abruzzo, labor leaders plan to speak at Headliners panel, Oct. 15
National Labor Relations Board General Counsel Jennifer A. Abruzzo plans to join labor leaders on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 10 a.m. for a National Press Club Headliners panel to discuss union organizing in the United States. If you wish to attend the event, registration is required. Abruzzo expects to be joined by Brian Petruska, general counsel of the Laborers International Union of North America (LIUNA) Mid-Atlantic Regional Organizing Coalition, and Jon Schleuss, international president of The NewsGuild-CWA. The panel plans to discuss some of the legal challenges to the National Labor Relations…
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NPC member plans to discuss debut historical novel Oct. 29
National Press Club member Natalie Jacobsen plans to discuss her new novel, Ghost Train, at a member author event in the Cosgrove Lounge on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 6 p.m. The event is free but reservations are required. Ghost Train, Jacobsen’s debut novel, is historical fiction based in Meiji Era-Japan. Set in 1877 Kyoto, Ghost Train tells the story of Maru Hosokawa, a samurai daughter whose life changes when her father gives up his samurai sword. Jacobsen is an award-winning writer, journalist, and marketer in the nonprofit and government space. She published her first article at age 13, and…
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Best-selling author Craig Unger to discuss book on Iran hostage crisis, Oct. 22
New York Times bestselling author Craig Unger will discuss his new book, “Den of Spies: Reagan, Carter, and the Secret History of the Treason That Stole the White House” at a National Press Club Headliners book event on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 6 p.m.
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Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough to speak at Headliners Breakfast, Oct. 29
Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough at The National Press Club in 2022. Photo: Peter West Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough is scheduled to deliver an update on the state of America’s veterans and their families at a National Press Club Headliners Breakfast on Tuesday, Oct. 29. Breakfast begins at 9:30 a.m. Remarks begin at 10 a.m. followed by a question-and-answer session ending at 11 a.m. Club members may purchase up to two tickets for the discounted $25. Non-member tickets cost $45. To reserve a table and for all ticketing-related questions, please email [email protected]…
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Election experts to analyze allegations of voting fraud, Oct. 28
Three election experts will analyze emerging allegations of voting fraud at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, at a National Press Club Headliners Cocktails & Conversation. The event, to be held in the Fourth Estate room, features William Kresse, a commissioner on the Chicago Board of Elections; Dick Riley, an authority on forensic accounting and fraud; and Jennifer Morrell, CEO and co-founder of the Elections Group. In addition to exploring potential election fraud, the group will discuss risk-limiting audits, evidence-based decision making, and the triangle of fraud evidence. They will explain…
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