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NPC Urges Release of Ethiopian Journalist
The National Press Club voiced its strong concern May 10 over the expected imminent sentencing of imprisoned Ethiopian journalist Eskinder Nega, who is accused of violating the country’s draconian anti-terrorism law as a result of his high-profile advocacy of press freedom.Sentencing of Nega could come as soon as Friday. There is the chance he could be sentenced to death or ordered to spend 15 to 20 years behind bars under Ethiopia’s 2009 Anti-Terrorism Proclamation.Nega has been imprisoned since last September after he posted an online column that called to account the Ethiopian government…
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Club members enjoy taco buffet Fridays
Every Friday evening the club hosts its famous taco buffet in the Reliable Source for members and their guests. Start your weekend with Club’s relaxed atmosphere and unlimited tacos. All we require is that everyone in your party purchase a drink or pay a nominal fee of $5. If you party is larger than four, please contact Mesfin Mekonen at [email protected] to reserve a table in advance. For more information about your membership benefits please email [email protected].
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Billie Jean King urges more tennis to combat childhood obesity
Tennis legend Billie Jean King urged more tennis to combat American children's obesity at a May 9 club luncheon. King won 12 grand slam singles titles and 16 grand slam doubles titles. She once was ranked the number one tennis player in the world, after defeating tennis great Bobby Riggs in "The Battle of the Sexes" in 1973. She said more than 800,000 Americans are on the courts today but it is urgent to get more children there. King said she was aware that more tennis means less time on the computer and watching television. But she said the nation faces widespread heart and other diseases…
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Lawn to receive Queen's Honour at New Zealand Embassy
Member Connie Lawn has been appointed as an Honorary Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for service to New Zealand - USA relations. She will receive a Queen's Honour May 10 at the New Zealand Embassy in Washington. Lawn was the Radio New Zealand's Washington correspondent for more than twenty years.
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Digging beneath the polls: learn how with a Penn State prof Thursday, May 10
The Presidential election cycle is in full swing, but how much do you know about public opinion? Voting trends? The polarization of red/blue politics? Come to "Research on the Road," with Dr. Eric Plutzer, Professor of Political Science at Pennsylvania State University, Thursday, May 10, at 6:30 p.m. Get your tickets here.
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Political Speech
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NPC Journalism Institute to host Media Law 101
Defamation. False light. Actual malice. Those terms likely are familiar to journalists and communicators butfor those somewhat removed from their college education, the detailsof how to avoid such charges may be a distant memory. It's time for arefresher course. The Professional Development Committee of the National Press Club'sJournalism Institute will host First Amendment attorney Kevin GoldbergMay 14 at 9:30 a.m. He will offer a lesson on media law and how to avoiddangerous pitfalls that could harm an innocent person, end a career orprompt a hefty fine. The event is free to Press Club…
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Herring of 'Charlie Wilson's War' to unveil Afghan peace initiative Thursday, May 10
Julia Roberts played her in the movie "Charlie Wilson's War," and Joanne Herring herself will appear at the National Press Club at 3:30 p.m. Thursday,May 10, to announce her plans to wage a peace offensive in Afghanistan by fighting poverty. Herring worked with the late Rep. Charlie Wilson, D-Texas, 30 years ago to urge the U.S. government to militarily support the Mujahideen to fight the Soviets in Afghanistan 30 years. She now plans to return to the war-torn country in August to start a new campaign -- to fight poverty in northern Herat province. She plans to outline her initiative in a…
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NPC visits Canadian Rockies in August
Travel to the Canadian Rockies from August 4-10, 2012, starting in Calgary and visiting Banff, Lake Louise, and Jasper. Trip highlights include traveling along the Icefields Parkway, one of the world's most spectacular mountain highways. See the Bow and Crowfoot Glaciers, Athabasca Falls and Peyto Lake. Snowcapped mountains are reflected in the turquoise waters of Moraine Lake, and you can be on the look-out for black bear, moose, and caribou along the way. Visit Jasper National Park and cruise Maligne Lake for more spectacular scenery. Next on the itinerary is Banff, Canada's first…
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Show your smarts at Pub Quiz, Thursday, May 10
You think you're so smart? Prove it to your fellow newsies. Come test your knowledge at Pub Quiz on Thursday, May 10, at 7 p.m. in the Truman Lounge. You can assemble your own team beforehand or come as an independent and we'll hook you up with a group. There will be food prizes after each round, leading up to the grand prize of a gift certificate to the Reliable Source. This week features a very special celebrity throw-back host! Respond to Paul Shinkman, chairman of the Young Members committee, at [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns.
Type: News