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NSA whistleblower Thomas Drake criticizes government 'secrecy regime'
The government is going to great lengths to shut down leaks, according to Thomas Drake, a former senior executive turned whistleblower at the National Security Agency. “In our post-9/11 world, the government is increasingly in the ‘First Un-amendment’ business, engaged in a direct assault on free speech and the very foundation of our democracy,” Drake told a National Press Club luncheon audience on March 15. Drake was indicted in April, 2010, under the Espionage Act for allegedly providing classified information to the Baltimore Sun. He was eventually cleared of wrongdoing and now minces no…
Type: News
Gun control expert advocates federal background checks
Daniel Webster, professor and director of the Center for Gun Policy and Research at Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, told a March 15 National Press Club Newsmaker audience that federal universal background checks for gun purchasers would reduce deaths from firearms. He asserted that the political climate may be right to push forward background-check legislation. Agreement on the issue can be found across political parties and between gun owners and others, according to Webster. A January poll conducted by Webster and his colleagues revealed that 89 percent of the public and 74 percent…
Type: News
Club thanks Washington Post for providing historic newspaper mats, offset plates
The National Press Club thanked the Washington Post earlier this month for supplying historic newspaper mats and offset plates that adorn the Club's walls. National Press Club President Angela Greiling Keane presented a plaque expressing the Club's gratitude to Washington Post Assistant Plant Manager Roddy MacPherson and the Springfield, Va., printing plant manager, Frank Abbott at the March 4 meeting of the House and Bar Committee. The plaque recognizes "over 30 years of service enhancing the Club's heritage and decor." The Post is the only newspaper that has both a mat and an offset plate…
Type: News
D.C. police chief analyzes department's challenges, 3 pm April 10
Washington, D.C., Police Chief Cathy Lanier will discuss the challenges facing her department at a Newsmaker at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, in the Zenger Room. Lanier will explore the obstacles to investing in policing and investing in the city as Washington continues to grow.
Type: News
Gramercy Tavern restaurateur Danny Meyer, Chef Michael Romano to host chef's dinner, April 18
Acclaimed restaurateur Danny Meyer and chef Michael Romano, the men behind New York's Union Square Café and Gramercy Tavern, will share their culinary delights at a chef's dinner at 6:30 p.m. April 18 at the National Press Club's Fourth Estate restaurant. The dinner, including tax, tip and a souvenir cookbook, costs $80 for a single reservation and $110 for a couple (couple price includes one cookbook). Be sure to take advantage of the discounted rate for members by logging into the Club website. To reserve your seat, click here. The five-course meal features recipes from "Family Table:…
Type: News
Conference shines light on campaign donation payoffs, April 26-27
The Center for Responsive Politics and the National Press Club Journalism Institute are teaming up to help reporters find out what all those campaign contributions bought. The two-day conference takes place from 2 - 5 p.m. Friday, April 26, followed by a reception, and from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the Club. Panelists will be announced at a later date. The cost is $15 for Club members and $25 for non-members. Register here. While campaign donations get extensive coverage during an election, interest wanes after Election Day, when many of those political donors may seek a return…
Type: News
Author Tom Dunkel explores baseball's first integrated team in new book, "Color Blind," 6:30 pm April 4
Author Tom Dunkel will discuss his new book, "Color Blind: The Forgotten Team That Broke Baseball's Color Line," at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4, in the conference rooms. Registration is required here. Tickets are free for National Press Club members and $5 for the general public. A book signing will follow the discussion. The author will only sign books purchased through the Club The book describes how, in drought-stricken Bismarck, N.D., during the Great Depression, one of the most improbable teams in the history of baseball was assembled by one of the sport’s most unlikely champions. A…
Type: News
AP solo video journalist to offer writing tips, 9 am March 22
Lee Powell, AP broadcast reporter and producer, will give practical writing tips from a reporter-turned-video journalist at 9 a.m. March 22 in the Bloomberg Room. Registration is required here for the one-hour session. Club members can attend at no charge; non-members pay $10. Gone are the days when newspaper reporters only typed out words on a page. Or television stations rolled with a "crew." Doing news today means doing it all. Reporters shoot video. Photojournalists report. Everyone is struggling to marry pictures with words all while staying true to the story. There is good news. If you…
Type: News
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Take sneak peek at "Central Park Five" documentary, 6:45 pm April 11
The National Press Club presents an advance screening of award-winning documentary filmmaker Ken Burns’ latest project, "The Central Park Five," at 6:45 p.m. April 11. The screening and discussion will be a prelude to Burns' appearance at National Press Club Luncheon on April 12. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the documentary will begin at 6:45 pm followed by questions and answers with the filmmakers, Ken Burns, David McMahon and Sarah Burns, and two of the Central Park Five. Tickets are free for Club members and $5 for non-members. Tickets for the event are available by clicking here. The film,…
Type: News