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Family Statement on Dong Yuyu’s Appeals Session at the Beijing High Court
WASHINGTON, March 31 – Following is a statement from Mike Balsamo, President of the National Press Club: “Today the Beijing High Court heard the appeal of journalist Yuyu Dong. The Dong family has asked us to release their statement below to media. We stand by Mr. Dong and we call for his immediate release. He has done nothing wrong.”
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Press Freedom Center Hosts News Conference on Voice of America Lawsuit
WASHINGTON, April 1 – The Press Freedom Center at the National Press Club today hosted a news conference on the state of the recent Voice of America (VOA) lawsuit designed to roll back the Administration’s recent actions to shutdown VOA, Radio Free Europe and Radio Free Asia. On Friday, March 26 a temporary restraining order was established for the case. The lawsuit was filed on March 23. David Seide - senior counsel for the Government Accountability Project, senior counsel and lead counsel for the lawsuit - spoke alongside lead plaintiff Patsy Widakuswara, the VOA White House bureau chief.…
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National Press Club Applauds Court Victory for Mississippi Today
WASHINGTON, April 5 —National Press Club President Mike Balsamo issued the following statement today following the dismissal of former Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant’s lawsuit against Mississippi Today, the nonprofit newsroom recognized last year with the Club’s highest press freedom honor, the John Aubuchon Press Freedom Award: “This is a decisive victory for press freedom — and a sharp rebuke to those who seek to bully journalists through the courts. Lawsuits like this are meant to send a chilling message: stop asking tough questions or pay the price. Mississippi Today refused to back…
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National Press Club Applauds Federal Ruling Affirming Press Access and Rejecting Retaliation Against The Associated Press
WASHINGTON, April 8 — The National Press Club today praised the federal court ruling affirming that viewpoint discrimination against journalists is unconstitutional, calling it a vital step toward restoring accountability and safeguarding the public’s right to know. “This is a critical victory for press freedom and the public’s right to independent reporting about the highest levels of government,” said National Press Club President Mike Balsamo. “This ruling affirms that the government cannot punish a news organization for its independent editorial decisions.” In his decision, U.S. District…
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Press Freedom Center at National Press Club Announces 2025 Advisory Board
WASHINGTON, April 9 – In a critical moment for press freedom around the world, the Press Freedom Center at the National Press Club today announced the formation of its Advisory Board. This distinguished group of journalists, attorneys, and experts will guide the organization as it works tirelessly to protect journalists in crisis, uphold press freedom, and provide essential support to those at risk for their work. As press freedom faces growing challenges globally, the Advisory Board will play an integral role in shaping the Center's initiatives, ensuring it remains at the forefront of…
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National Press Club Statement on Mass Layoffs at Middle East Broadcasting Networks
WASHINGTON, April 14 — In response to the mass layoffs at Middle East Broadcasting Networks/Alhurra and the scaling back of its programming, National Press Club President Mike Balsamo issued the following statement: “Silencing journalists silences the people they serve. The collapse of MBN/Alhurra is a devastating blow not only to its newsroom, but to millions across the Middle East who relied on its reporting. This is not just a funding cut — it's a deliberate dismantling of independent journalism at a time when the need for trusted news has never been greater. As misinformation spreads and…
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Press Freedom Center: Excluding Wire Services Undermines Public Access to Information
WASHINGTON, April 16 — The following is a statement from National Press Club President Mike Balsamo: “Wire services like The Associated Press, Reuters and Bloomberg are essential to how Americans get their news. Their reporting is the backbone of local newspapers, radio broadcasts, and evening newscasts across the country. Excluding these organizations from the White House press pool limits the public’s access to accurate, timely information about their own government. This decision is clearly retaliatory — and it’s the public who loses when trusted news sources are sidelined. A free and…
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Press Freedom Center at the National Press Club to Host Virtual Event on Purpose and Future of Journalism
Contact: Bill McCarren, 202-725-7787 or [email protected] for the Press Freedom Center at the National Press Club News Advisory: Event What is Journalism For? A conversation with Jon Allsop Who Jon Allsop, author and freelance journalist whose work has appeared in the New York Review of Books, The New Yorker, and The Atlantic. Bill McCarren, Director, Press Freedom Center at the National Press Club Where This event is virtual: click here to register/join. When Tuesday, April 22, 3:00PM EST Details On April 22, 2025, at 3:00PM, the Press Freedom Center at the National Press Club will host a…
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World Press Freedom Week – Press Freedom Center at the National Press Club May 1-2, 2025
Contact: Bill McCarren, 202-725-7534 or [email protected] for the Press Freedom Center at the National Press Club News Advisory: As attacks on journalists escalate worldwide, the Press Freedom Center at the National Press Club will host a critical week of conversations leading up to World Press Freedom Day 2025. Throughout the week, frontline reporters, editors, exiled journalists, and press freedom advocates will gather in Washington to confront growing threats and highlight the urgent fight to defend a free press at home and abroad. From the plight of imprisoned journalists to the battle…
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Press Freedom Center: Federal judge’s ruling in VOA case a win for First Amendment
WASHINGTON, April 22 — National Press Club President Mike Balsamo issued the following statement today on a federal judge’s ruling in the Voice of America case: “Today’s ruling by Judge Lamberth is a clear win for the First Amendment and for the journalists at Voice of America who’ve endured weeks of disruption and uncertainty. This decision reaffirms a vital principle: that news organizations must be free to operate without political interference — especially when their mission is to deliver independent, fact-based reporting to people in places where press freedom is under threat. The…
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