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American and Canadian Health Care
The forum met to debate the strengths and weaknesses of the United States and Canadian health care systems.
Type: Media
Freelancers at risk: What international correspondents need to know to protect themselves, Nov. 9
Sometimes a foreign correspondent must risk his or her life to tell a story that someone doesn’t want to be told. Around the world this year, 45 journalists have died on the job, according to the Committee to Project Journalists. Freelancer foreign correspondents may be most at risk without the backing of large employers or the ability to afford security. To tackle this issue, the Freelance and Press Freedom committees will host a panel on Nov. 9 to discuss the moral and practical implications of the new world of the freelance foreign correspondent. Panelists include freelance journalists,…
Type: News
Clear your calendar: It's time for the book fair, Nov. 17
The National Press Club in partnership with Washington’s largest independent bookstore, Politics & Prose, will host its 38th annual Book Fair & Authors’ Night on Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. One of the capital’s premier literary events, the annual fair draws the nation’s top politicians, pundits and cultural icons to the historic National Press Club. The event promises a robust crowd of booklovers, journalists and politicos seeking the latest titles across the genres -- from cookbooks and children’s stories to history, sports, memoirs and mysteries -- and a chance to…
Type: News
Did you know that the National Press Club hosts a monthly trivia night?
Test your knowledge at the next edition of Pub Quiz, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. in the Reliable Source’s Truman Lounge. No need to reserve. Bring your own team or show up and join one. Pub Quiz is open only to Club members and their guests. For more information about your membership benefits, please emails [email protected].
Type: News
Soccer's Abby Wambach says inequity remains in women's sports despite big gains
U.S. Women's Soccer star Abby Wambach, in her first public remarks since announcing she'll retire from the sport next month, praised the media Wednesday at a National Press Club speakers luncheon for shining a spotlight on women's sports. “My sincere thanks to those who pushed to cover the Women’s World Cup,” Wambach said."The media helped change not just my life but also many young lives, sending the message that they can do whatever they want in life.” Media attention helped bolster support for Women's World Cup soccer over her 14-year career, Wambach said. “I would look in the crowd and…
Type: News
Watch Chef Susan skewer a Snakehead at the Olney Farmers' Market, Nov. 1
National Press Club Chef Susan Delbert will butcher a snakehead, the invasive fish that has plagued area waterways, as part of a chef's demonstration at the Olney, Md., Farmers' Market and Artists' Fair on Sunday, Nov. 1. Delbert will demonstrate how to transform this nuisance fish in a tasty treat of Grilled Teriyaki Snakehead Skewers. Taste for yourself! Samples will be offered. The Olney market is located on the grounds of the Medstar Montgomery Medical Center Thrift Shop at Olney-Sandy Spring Rd (Route 108)and Prince Philip Dr, Olney, Md. Olney is located about 12 miles, or a half hour…
Type: News
Newsmaker: Affirmative Action under Supreme Court scrutiny again
The U.S. Supreme Court on Dec. 9 will take another look at the Fisher v. University of Texas affirmative action case that has ping-ponged between the high court and the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals since 2012. That the Supreme Court agreed to hear the case this time "is bad news for the University of Texas," said attorney Andrew Grossman of BakerHostetler, who represents the Cato Institute and who has filed a Supreme Court brief on UT applicant Abigail Fisher's side in the case. During a Newsmaker news conference at the National Press Club Tuesday, he reasoned that the Supreme Court only…
Type: News
Mark your calendars for a date with Santa at Children's Holiday Party, Dec. 12
Can you feel the chill in the air? That means it's time to mark your calendar for the National Press Club’s Annual Children Holiday Party! The party starts at 11 a.m. Dec. 12 with a scrumptious buffet teeming with food for kids and adults, including hamburgers, pizza, corn dogs, fruit, pastries, vegetables and much, much more. DJ Paul will return to spin music for all guests to enjoy. And, of course, our talented Cloggers will be on hand to entertain and teach us some new steps. A face painter will be on hand to decorate your face with a smile. We'll have gingerbread cookies for you to…
Type: News
Panel of railroad experts urges Congress to address transportation infrastructure needs
Joe Boardman, president and CEO of Amtrak, accompanied by members of the Amtrak Chicago Gateway Blue Ribbon Panel, outlined railroad infrastructure needs in Chicago to urge Federal policy and funding for transportation infrastructure at an October 26 Newsmaker event. Jack Quinn, former chairman of the Railroads Subcommittee of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and current president of Erie Community College, noted, “The nation’s transportation policy will expire in just a couple of days, and the two houses of Congress have begun the first cautious steps toward a real…
Type: News
Seeking Club's biggest women's soccer fan for Wambach head table
Are you still celebrating the U.S. Women's World Cup soccer victory? Did you buy a last-minute plane ticket to travel to Canada to see a game in person? Even if you just watched on TV and relived your own soccer glory days from when you were younger, you might qualify as the National Press Club's biggest women's soccer fan. We're seeking a super fan to fill a seat at the head table for U.S. Women's Soccer star Abby Wambach, who will speak at a Press Club luncheon this Wednesday Oct. 28. If you fit the bill, send a note to luncheon organizer Angela Greiling Keane at [email protected]…
Type: News