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Hoot it up with the legendary Mark Russell at the Silver Owl Spring Hoot, May 3
Mark Russell, the legendary political satirist, humorist, and musician will highlight the 2016 Silver Owl Spring Hoot at the National Press Club on Tuesday, May 3. Given the state of the presidential campaign this year and the candidates involved, Russell certainly does not lack for comedic materiel. Russell, who has displayed his many talents at the Press Club on several occasions, is a past recipient of "Order of the Owl" status by the Council of Wisest Owls. Now 83, Russell retired in 2010, but returned to the stage three years later. There was just too much going on to stay silent,…
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NAACP President Cornell Brooks sharply criticizes voter suppression
NAACP President Cornell Brooks sharply criticized voter identification laws and other methods of voter suppression in a speech Friday at a National Press Club Newsmaker press conference. Brooks called voting a “civic sacrament in the temple of democracy,” but noted 2016 is the first presidential election in 50 years without the full protection of the Voting Rights Act. “If you have an ID that allows you to carry a concealed weapon, it is deemed sufficient democratic and civic proof of identification to vote. But a [library card] ID that allows you to carry a book of Shakespeare… English……
Type: News
Panel explores how media brands work to define social presence
Now that social media is a key facet of most media outlets’ digital strategy, it’s up to journalists to understand how best to utilize it, panelists said at a National Press Club Digital event March 16. Freelance journalist Carmen Russell moderated a panel of experts spanning the media landscape, all working to define their brands’ social media presence. With more than 250 million followers across all of its social media platforms, National Geographic has cemented itself as an influential digital force. The organization has gained the most followers on Instagram of any non-celebrity brand…
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Author talks about Mary McGrory biography as part of Women's History Month
John Norris will speak on March 22 at 6:30 p.m. to the Society of Professional Journalists D.C. chapter about his book on journalist Mary McGrory, in honor of Women’s History Month. The event runs until 8:30 p.m. and includes a cold-dinner buffet. It takes place at the American News Women's Club, 1607 22nd St. NW, Washington, D.C. Books about McGrory, the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for commentary, will be available for signing by Norris. He currently is executive director of the Center for American Progress’ Sustainable Security and Peacebuilding Initiative. Event attendees must…
Type: News
FOIA at 50: Experts reflect on a vital but flawed transparency tool
The Freedom of Information Act is both indispensable and falling short of its promised intent, transparency experts said at a National Press Club panel on March 16. Backlogs and broad use of exemptions are evidence the government’s handling of FOIA requests is “progressively getting worse,” said Jason Leopold, senior investigative reporter at Vice News. Yet despite all of the flaws in FOIA’s implementation, the law is still a “hugely important tool." It has been half a century since the signing of FOIA gave the public a means of shedding light on government’s inner workings, and panelists…
Type: News
Latin American journalists to discuss efforts to investigate crime & corruption, March 23
The International Center for Journalists, in coordination with the press club's International Correspondents Committee, invites Club members to attend a panel discussion on March 23 on reporting into crime and corruption in Latin America. The discussion begins at 6 p.m. in the Holeman Lounge with a reception following at 7 p.m. To RSVP for this event, email or call Christian Madonna at [email protected] or 202-349-7618. The event will feature investigative reporters who are doing ground-breaking work exposing corruption in Latin America:Carmen Aristegui and her team disclosed a conflict of…
Type: News
Life of a Participatory Journalist
Mr. Plimpton, now editor of The Paris Review, addressed the audience on his experiences as a journalist who writes from first hand experiences.
Type: Media
Deadline approaches: Don't wait to enter your best journalism in the Press Club journalism contest
Time is running out to enter your best journalism from 2015 in the National Press Club’s annual journalism contest. Get the recognition your work deserves from the National Press Club, a national leader among journalism organizations. The contest will recognize winning entries for top news photo, top feature photo, breaking news for print/online and for broadcast, best work in consumer journalism and many other categories. The deadline is April 1. Details on the different awards categories and how to enter the contest can be found by clicking here. Entrants are encouraged to enter online,…
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Millennial political leaders to announce new initiative to run young people for public office, March 22 Newsmaker
In 2016, for the first time, more millennials will be eligible to vote than baby boomers. A new national political group Action for America will announce a major new initiative aimed at recruiting millennials to run for public office during a National Press Club Newsmaker news conference on Tues., March 22, 10 a.m. in the club’s Lisagor Room. Laquan D. Austion, CEO of Action for America, will be on hand to announce the group’s new initiative to get more millennial candidates into the electoral process. Action for America, an affiliate of Run for America, is geared towards working with…
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Did you know that the Club has a softball team?
The Club’s softball team plays in the Metropolitan Media Softball League in Montgomery County. All members and spouses are eligible to play. There is no cost to join the team. The team opens its season on Saturday, April 9. All games are played on Saturday mornings through the end of June. If you are interested in joining the team please contact the team captain John Domen at [email protected]. For more information about your membership benefits, please send an email to [email protected].
Type: News