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National Press Club changes lineup for today's panel on Israeli press freedom concerns
A new speaker has been added to this morning's 11 a.m. ET virtual panel discussion on Israeli perspectives around press freedom and the war in Gaza. Dr. Elana Newman, a clinical psychologist and the research director at Columbia University's Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma, is filling in for Bruce Shapiro, executive director of the center, who was called away on travel. Today's virtual panel discussion, organized by the National Press Club's Freedom of the Press Team, is the second in a two-part series organized to explore press freedom concerns in the Israel-Hamas war. A panel…
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UPDATE: National Press Club Statement on Guatemalan Journalist José Rubén Zamora
Update 5/20: Since our statement below, we have learned from several sources in Guatemala that Mr. Zamora has not been released from jail to home detention. While Mr. Zamora has been granted home detention for one of the charges against him, he will not be allowed to actually depart detention until reciprocal decisions are reached on the other charges against him. This could happen as soon as next month. But for now, he remains in jail subject to disposition of remaining charges. Below is our prior statement. WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Following is a statement from Emily Wilkins, president of the…
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Press Club Statement On Wrongful Detention of Alsu Kurmasheva
Radio Free Europe editor Alsu Kurmasheva has been detained since October 2023 in Russia. Photo: Pangea Graphics (RFE/RL) WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Following is a statement from Emily Wilkins. president of the National Press Club, on Russia's decision to extend the wrongful detention of journalist Alsu Kurmasheva. “The action taken by a Russian court today in Kazan is a disgrace. Instead of going home to her family, Alsu Kurmasheva will now be held in jail until at least Aug. 5. This is a cruel and disturbing outcome. Alsu is a journalist, an American and a mom. She has already been kept from…
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Press Club Statement On Loss of Press Freedom Leader Christophe Deloire of RSF
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Following is a statement from National Press Club President Emily Wilkins on the passing of Christophe Deloire, the veteran Director General of Reporters Without Borders, one of the world’s leading press freedom organizations. “It was with great sadness that we learned today of the passing of Christophe Deloire, the energetic and charismatic leader of Reporters Without Borders. He was 53. The cause of death was cancer. “Christophe was a great friend to journalists everywhere. He was deeply passionate about the rights of journalists. He was a regular visitor to the…
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Press Club president's statement on death of press freedom leader Christophe Deloire of RSF
The following is a statement from National Press Club President Emily Wilkins on the passing of Christophe Deloire, the veteran director general of Reporters Without Borders, one of the world’s leading press freedom organizations. “It was with great sadness that we learned today of the passing of Christophe Deloire, the energetic and charismatic leader of Reporters Without Borders. He was 53. The cause of death was cancer. “Christophe was a great friend to journalists everywhere. He was deeply passionate about the rights of journalists. He was a regular visitor to the National Press Club over…
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Press Club Releases Tice Family Statement About Biden-Pope Francis Meeting
WASHINGTON, June 12 – The following statement was released by National Press Club President Emily Wilkins. “The family of Austin Tice have asked us to release the following statement about the anticipated meeting Friday between President Biden and Pope Francis at the G-7 meeting in Italy. The Press Club has supported the Tice family for many years in their efforts to bring Austin home and will continue to do so until he has returned.” Statement by Debra and Marc Tice, parents of Austin Tice “We are full of hope and joy that these two great world leaders who care so deeply about Austin Tice…
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Press Club Statement On Indictment of Wrongfully Detained Journalist Evan Gershkovich
WASHINGTON, June 13 – Following is a statement from Emily Wilkins, president of the National Press Club on Russia’s announcement of an indictment of wrongfully detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. “We are disappointed, but we are not surprised by this indictment. We call on everyone, including U.S. allies to do what they can right now to resolve this situation with a prisoner exchange before this sham trial takes place. The U.S. government must not let this important moment pass. “Most global news copy from today reads ‘Evan Gershkovich to stand trial.’ If he does stand…
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Club releases statement from captured journalist Austin Tice's parents
National Press Club President Emily Wilkins released the following statement Thursday: “The family of Austin Tice have asked us to release the following statement about the anticipated meeting Friday between President Biden and Pope Francis at the G-7 meeting in Italy. The Press Club has supported the Tice family for many years in their efforts to bring Austin home and will continue to do so until he has returned.” Statement by Debra and Marc Tice, parents of Austin Tice “We are full of hope and joy that these two great world leaders who care so deeply about Austin Tice are coming together in…
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NPC president responds to Russia's indictment of Evan Gershkovich
National Press Club President Emily Wilkins responded Thursday to Russia’s announcement of an indictment of wrongfully detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich: “We are disappointed, but we are not surprised by this indictment. We call on everyone, including U.S. allies to do what they can right now to resolve this situation with a prisoner exchange before this sham trial takes place. The U.S. government must not let this important moment pass. “Most global news copy from today reads ‘Evan Gershkovich to stand trial.’ If he does stand trial, he will not stand alone. When he…
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Club President urges DOD to relax unfair restrictions on Stars and Stripes reporters
National Press Club President Emily Wilkins has issued the following statement on the proposed regulations governing reporters for Stars and Stripes newspaper: "The Stars and Stripes, often described as “the hometown paper” of the nation’s military, needs our help. First published in 1861, the newspaper has a long tradition of serving the Americans who serve their nation. The newspaper’s editorial independence is guaranteed by Congress. "So, it is concerning to learn, as we recently did thanks to a column by Stars and Stripes ombudsman Jacqueline Smith, that the news organization’s…
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