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Free, Discounted Class Fees: A Benefit for NPC Members Only
Did you know … that as a NPC member, you are eligible for free or reduced-rate professional training? Upcoming events include a writing session with the Poynter Institute's Roy Peter Clark on Nov. 10 and a hands-on Photoshop class on Nov. 18. To reserve a seat for the classes or to volunteer for the Professional Development Committee, which coordinates the programs, contact [email protected] -- Angela Greiling Keane, membership secretary, [email protected]
Type: News
A Retired Political Scientist And His New Book About America As A Divided Nation
In his new book "Divided We Fall" David Sonius argues that it takes an informed and empowered public to keep America great. In this edition of Update-1, Sonius tells Broadcast/Podcast Committee member Irv Chapman that the president isn't as powerful as many Americans think and that many members of Congress withhold their opinions on issues that are politically risky to discuss. He also believes it’s a myth that Americans are overtaxed, saying most people think they’re overtaxed because the tax system in inequitable. Sonius also says the political divides in the U.S. stem from culture and…
Type: Media
Welcome Karoun Demirjian to the National Press Club
The Harvard-and-Tufts-educated journalist Karoun Demirjian works for the Las Vegas Sun in DC. She's been working regularly as journalist since 2007, with stints at the Chicago Tribune, Congressional Quarterly and most recently reporting for AP from Israel, the West Bank and Gaza strip. She got her start with internships during graduate school at Tufts. She sings professionally in the evenings and once was forcibly ejected from Azerbaijan. -- Leslie Sage, [email protected] The National Press Club is excited about the members being welcomed to the Club and highlights one each month. The Club…
Type: News
'Casablanca' at Dinner & Movie, 7 pm Nov. 4
"Casablanca" will be shown at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, in the McClendon Room during Dinner and a Movie Night. In World War II Casablanca, Rick Blaine, exiled American and former freedom fighter, runs the most popular nightspot in town. The cynical lone wolf Blaine comes into the possession of two valuable letters of transit. When Nazi Major Strasser arrives in Casablanca, the sycophantic police Capt. Renault does what he can to please him, including detaining Czech underground leader Victor Laszlo. Much to Rick's surprise, Lazslo arrives with Ilsa, Rick's one-time love. Rick is very bitter…
Type: News
Mpho Tutu Among Authors at Nov. 9 Book Fair
Mpho Tutu will be a featured author in the Religion catetory, and Poynter Institute’s writing coach Roy Peter Clark's book will be in the Writing section at the Book Fair & Authors' Night from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 9. For a contribution of $25, you can join fellow patrons in promoting a love of books and reading at this year's Book Fair. As a Friend of the Book Fair, members will receive a complimentary raffle ticket (a $10 value) for a chance to win one of a group of prizes, from round-trip Amtrak Acela tickets to New York City to a new Kindle to a golf outing in Virginia…
Type: News
Speed Networking, 6:30 pm Nov. 22
A Speed Networking session will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22, in the Holeman Lounge. Admission is free for Club members, $5 for non-members. Attendees will meet colleagues and media representatives from around the region. Bring your business cards and a 60-second "elevator speech" about yourself. There will be a cash bar. RSVP at [email protected] -- Tim Young, [email protected]
Type: News
Flying Dog Beers Featured at Fourth Estate, 6:30 pm Nov. 15; $60
Flying Dog beers will be paired with a five-course meal at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, at the Fourth Estate Restaurant. The cost is $60 for members and $75 for non-members inclusive of tax and gratuity. Reserve at 202-662-7638 or [email protected]. A representative from Flying Dog Brewery, a brewery based in Frederick, Md., will discuss the beers, the company and the industry. Flying Dog co-founder George Stranahan describes his brewery this way: "Art is our first language and we like and agree with what Ralph Steadman chooses to say through his art on our labels; that this is a…
Type: News
Libel Law Seminar, 9:30 am Nov. 15
First Amendment expert Bruce Brown and Lucy Dalglish, executive director of the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, will discuss what journalists must know about defamation in the new media world at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 15, in the Zenger Room. The two attorneys will discuss recent developments and upcoming conflicts in libel and privacy law, especially in the context of new technologies that have revolutionized mass media. Working journalists, students and others will learn about protecting oneself against libel litigation. Brown is a partner at Baker & Hostetler, where his…
Type: News
Kazakhstan Working on Human Rights Shortcomings, Speaker Says
Kazakhstan is aware of criticism that it is not paying enough attention to human rights in the central Asian country and is working to improve conditions, an advisor to the Kazakh president said at an Oct. 29 Newsmaker press conference. Yermukhamet Yertsybayev said laws making libel no longer a criminal act were passed specifically with the media in mind. Kazakhstan is the current president of the Office of Security and Cooperation in Europe, the first former Soviet republic to hold that position. OSCE is the world's largest regional security organization with 56 member countries. Its human…
Type: News
Reception for Press Freedom Honorees, 6:30 pm Nov. 15
The National Press Club will honor the recipients of its 2010 John Aubuchon Press Freedom Award -- a University of Missouri journalism professor and an Iranian blogger -- at a reception at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15. The event is open to members and the public. The award, given each year to one domestic and one international recipient, honors people who have contributed to the cause of press freedom and open government. This year’s U.S. winner is Charles N. Davis, an associate professor at the Missouri School of Journalism who has done more than most to force light onto parts of national,…
Type: News