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Trust and the government: Learn what you need to know to guide coverage, tomorrow
Public trust in the government has dipped to historic lows in recent years after being on the decline for decades. In 2024, just 23 percent of Americans reported that they trust the federal government, down from 35 percent in 2022, according to a national survey conducted by the Partnership for Public Service. Within hours of President Donald Trump taking office, he signed a flurry of executive orders pulling back protections for federal employees and altering government operations, making it more important than ever for journalists to understand what the public expects of its government and…
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Baltic foreign ministers to speak at Headliners Newsmaker, today 4 p.m.
Foreign ministers from Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia will speak Thursday afternoon, Feb. 6, at a National Press Club Headliners Newsmaker event on the latest news and events happening in the Baltic region including its recent actions to disconnect from the Russian electricity grid, a major move in achieving energy independence. The Baltic states’ foreign ministers Baiba Braže (Latvia), Kęstutis Budrys (Lithuania) and Margus Tsahkna (Estonia) will also address questions on the ongoing malign hybrid activities in Europe, support to Ukraine as it continues to fight off Russia’s invasion (soon…
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American Legion Post 20 postpones today’s meeting
The American Legion Post 20 meeting scheduled for today, Wednesday, Feb. 12, is postponed until Wednesday, March 12 due to weather. The guest speaker, Dr. Claire Jerry curator of the division of political history at the National Museum of American History, is expected to speak at that time. The luncheon meeting takes place at noon in the Reliable Source’s McClendon Room at the National Press Club. All Press Club members are invited. The Club asks that Post 20 combine everything into one bill. Attendees are asked to bring cash. (The buffet costs $23 plus tax.) Cash collected in excess of the…
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D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser plans to speak on future of city at Headliners event, Feb. 21
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser plans speak at a National Press Club Headliners Coffee and Conversation on Friday, Feb, 21, at 11 a.m. Bowser plans to deliver an update on the future of the city.
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NPCJI launches series of public health training sessions for journalists Tuesday
Solutions-oriented journalism about America’s public health landscape has become increasingly important as disinformation continues to spread and health disparities widen among marginalized communities. The National Press Club Journalism Institute will be presenting a series of six virtual programs, aimed at training journalists who cover public health. The series kicks off this week on Tuesday. These events — which generally fall on the last Tuesday of the month and are scheduled for the noon hour — include the following topics: Uncovering & reporting on solution-focused infrastructures…
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Brainstorm professional development topics for future sessions with NPCJI staff, Thursday
Join the National Press Club Journalism Institute staff as it kicks off a monthly series of brainstorming sessions on future training topics, at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, in the Club's Eric Friedheim Library. NPCJI, the Club's nonprofit affiliate, produces training and timely discussions for members and the public. These sessions will help ensure the institute's training and educational offerings are timely, impactful and aligned with what today’s journalists feel they need to survive and thrive. Any NPC member may join in; food will not be served, but members can purchase food and drinks…
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Documentary 'Religion, Racism and Reconciliation' screening, then panel discussion tonight
A screening of a film produced by two members of the National Press Club, followed by a panel discussion on the role religion plays in systemic racism in America, will start at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 7, in the Club's Ballroom. Attendees must register here. The event is free for Club members, but there is a $10 fee per person for Club member guests and the general public. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. to allow attendees time to order a drink from the bar and mingle before finding a comfortable seat and settling in to watch the documentary. "Religion, Racism & Reconciliation" focuses on…
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What do Eleanor Roosevelt and Angelina Jolie have in common?
Dip down anywhere in the National Press Club’s 117-year history and we can find remarkable stories about events at our Club that contributed to American, world and social history. The Club’s History and Heritage team is highlighting just a few each month so our members can appreciate the role the Club has played for well over a century as the place where news happens. Here are a few from March: March 6, 1933: First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt holds a news conference just for women journalists, the first of hundreds she held weekly in her effort to promote women Washington correspondents so they…
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Mark your calendar for Career Day at the Club March 28
The Career Day conference at the National Press Club will be held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, March 28. Spend the whole day or spend only an hour, this is a unique opportunity to grow your professional network and explore your next career or next step on your journalism career ladder. Calling all mid-career professionals looking for a move up, early-career professionals looking for their next shop, freelancers hoping to connect with new potential clients, journalism and communication students. Tickets: $25 public/$15 students and National Press Club members Included in your admission price are…
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Today! American Legion Post 20 to hear about 2024 election from political history curator
The National Press Club's American Legion Post 20 meets next on Wednesday, March 12, welcoming the guest speaker who was scheduled for its snowed-out Feb. 12 meeting — Dr. Claire Jerry, curator of the division of political history at the National Museum of American History. Jerry plans to discuss how the museum recorded and interpreted the events of the 2024 electoral season and how those events are reflected in exhibits. The luncheon meeting takes place at noon in the Reliable Source’s McClendon Room at the Club. All Press Club members are invited, and their guests may also attend. Attendees…
Type: News