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Update-1: Assault on press freedom intensifies in Latin America and beyond
Rachel Oswald, NPC Press Freedom Team From Asia to Latin America, journalists are increasingly being harassed, imprisoned and even killed for pursuing the truth wherever the story takes them. In this edition of Update-1, Broadcast/Podcast Team Co-vice Chair Adam Konowe interviews Rachel Oswald, chair of the National Press Club’s Freedom of the Press Team, and Dagmar Thiel, team member and head of the Latin American press freedom advocacy group Fundamedios. Dagmar Thiel, Fundamedios They provide updates on the cases of Austin Tice in Syria, Maria Ressa in the Philippines, Frantzsen…
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Don't forget: Run for Austin Virtual 5K is Saturday
The National Press Club is hosting the second annual Run for Austin Virtual 5K on Saturday, Nov. 12, to raise awareness and public support for journalist Austin Tice, who has been unjustly detained in Syria since 2012. Runners, walkers, hikers and press freedom supporters can register here. The virtual run is the next campaign in ongoing efforts by the National Press Club and the press freedom community to continue pushing for action in Austin's case. The Press Club encourages the public to keep Austin top of mind by taking part in the virtual 5K and sharing with the hashtags #RunForAustin…
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National Press Club 5K Run Raises Awareness of Austin Tice Case
WASHINGTON, November 15 – The National Press Club and its network of more than 2,600 members and partner organizations organized a 5K run last weekend to bring attention to the case of journalist Austin Tice, who is being held hostage in Syria. “Hundreds of runners from across the United States and around the world ran thousands of miles over the weekend to call attention to the case of Austin Tice -- the only U.S. journalist currently being held hostage overseas,” said Jen Judson, 115th President of the National Press Club. ‘No U.S. journalist has been held hostage longer than Austin Tice –…
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National Press Club Statement on Report FBI To Open Investigation In Shireen Abu Akleh Case
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 – Following is a statement from Jen Judson, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the decision by the FBI to open an investigation into the killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, an American citizen working for Al Jazeera. “We understand from news reports that the FBI has taken the important step of opening an investigation into the killing of highly regarded journalist Shireen Abu Akleh who was shot and killed while wearing a vest marked PRESS and working with her camera crew in the West Bank…
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Statement from Austin Tice's family on the release of Brittney Griner
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2022 --This morning we were happy to hear the good news that Brittney Griner has been released by the Russian government and is on her way home from the nightmare she has endured. Every time an American is released from captivity abroad it lifts our hearts in gladness for their family and loved ones. This is more evidence that where there is a will there's a way for the United States to secure the safe release and return of its unjustly held citizens. We know the path to Austin's release starts with serious dialogue between the US and Syrian governments. We are extremely…
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Club, Institute urge free press, transparency in Africa in statement ahead of U.S.-Africa Leaders' Summit
Following is a statement from Jen Judson, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, ahead of the convening this week of the White House summit with African Leaders. "We understand that the Biden administration's priority in convening this historic summit with nearly 50 African leaders is to deepen relations with the continent. But we urge President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken not to shy away from having tough conversations with African leaders who have presided over a worsening press climate in their…
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National Press Club Statement on Journalists Being Removed from Twitter
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 – Following is a statement from Jen Judson, president of the National Press Club, on reports that journalists have been removed from Twitter because of their reporting. “We are very disappointed at the many reports in recent days that Twitter accounts for prominent journalists at major brands have been deleted without warning or explanation. We call on Twitter to do the right thing and restore these accounts immediately. As for reports that the new owner, Mr. Musk, is directing this activity as retribution for unfavorable reporting, that simply must stop, or it will lead…
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National Press Club Statement on Press Freedom Provisions in Recent Omnibus Bill
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 – Following is a statement from Jen Judson, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on press freedom provisions in the $1.7 trillion omnibus legislation passed at the end of the last congressional session. As an organization made up of journalists, the Press Club does not lobby for the passage of specific legislation but can offer comment on legislation once passed. “We were pleased to see that as part of a plan to support democracy in Central America and in countries such as Afghanistan, Belarus and…
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Press Club Statement on 2nd Anniversary of J6 Assault on the Capitol and Against Journalists
WASHINGTON, January 6, 2023 – Following is a statement from Jen Judson, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the anniversary of the January 6, 2021 assault against the Capitol. “It is often said that a free and independent press is the cornerstone of democracy and so, when insurrectionists stormed the Capitol on January 6, 2021, to stop the peaceful transfer of power they were also targeting the press who work there and would record and report their deeds. We know what happened on January 6 because of the free and…
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National Press Club Statement on Court Action in Case of Maria Ressa
WASHINGTON, January 17 – Following is a statement by Jen Judson, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the action tonight by a Philippine court in the case of journalist Maria Ressa. “We are overjoyed tonight to learn that Maria Ressa and her news site Rappler were acquitted in a case of tax evasion by a Philippine court. The case was an example of harassment by government prosecutors who were trying to stop Ressa and the journalism of Rappler. This is huge victory for journalism and for one of its most determined…
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