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Montana governor seeks unity among rival Democrats on gun legislation, health care
As the nation reeled from mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, Montana Gov. Steve Bullock called on his Democratic rivals to unite around issues Americans truly care about such as sensible gun legislation and health care. “No real hunter needs a 30-round clip, a bump stock. No real hunter needs a weapon of war, or wants a terrorist or domestic abuser…to get his hands on a weapon,” said the Democratic presidential hopeful, who calls himself a hunter and gun-owner. He spoke at a National Press Club Headliners event Wednesday. The only Democrat reelected in a state President…
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Panel to discuss media’s role in the higher education scandal, Sept. 5
The National Press Club Events Committee will present “Higher Ed at a Crossroads: What role does the media play in the crisis?” at 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5. Panel participants include Paul Glastris, editor-in-chief of Washington Monthly College Guide and Rankings, Kaitlin Mulhere, reporter/special projects editor for MONEY, and Mark Solheim, editor of Kiplinger’s Best College Values. Jamaal Abdul-Alim, education editor for The Conversation, will moderate. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. when a light breakfast will be served. Register online. The worst admissions scandal in the history of…
Type: News
Wife of Princeton graduate student calls for his release from Iranian prison
On the third anniversary of a Princeton graduate student's imprisonment in Iran on Aug. 8, his wife, Hua Qu, called for action toward his release at a National Press Club Headliners Newsmaker event. Xiyue Wang is being held in the infamous Evin Prison on charges of espionage. There, he shares cramped quarters with 25 other people. As a Ph.D. candidate at Princeton, Wang went to Iran on a scholastic mission to study the ancient Eurasian culture, and learn the many languages of this part of the world. The university has been tremendously supportive in seeking Wang’s release, Qua said, and…
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Photo exhibit deadline extended to Wednesday, Aug. 21
National Press Club members now have until Wednesday, Aug. 21, to submit their print photos and electronic images in the Club's 20th annual photo exhibit. This year's exhibit displays members' print photos and electronic images in the Club's 13th floor lobby from Aug. 30 to Sept. 27, with a special opening reception highlighting efforts toward a Fallen Journalists Memorial on Friday, Sept. 6. The annual exhibit is a celebration of visual story telling by Club members. It's not a contest. No judging takes place nor are prizes awarded. As before, participants can enter up to six pictures for…
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Authors invited to apply to the 2019 National Press Club's Journalism Institute Book Fair
The captial region’s premier holiday book event is back for its 42nd year. The National Press Club Journalism Institute is partnering with landmark local bookseller Politics & Prose for a night of pols, pundits and prose on Friday, Nov. 1. Authors who have published a book since November 2018 are invited to apply to participate in this year’s Book Fair. Authors can mingle during a special reception in their honor prior to discussing their work with fans and signing books during this exciting evening celebrating all things literary. Selection criteria and the submission form are available…
Type: News
Pub Quiz: Game on tomorrow
Congress is out of session, news days are slower and overworked junior staffers have made good on their request for vacation days to do their last-minute summer travel. Where can the rest of us go for an evening of good times with friends and colleagues? Fortunately, the National Press Club’s Pub Quiz is still in session this August! Emcee Marc Wojno will get the game started this Thursday, Aug. 15, at 7 p.m. for an evening of levity with plenty of food, drinks and prizes. Arrive early with your friends, fellow members and colleagues and order a hearty meal from the Reliable Source kitchen…
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Journalism Pulitzer Prize Winners
After talking about their work, winners of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize in journalism answered questions from members of the audience.
Type: Media
Club and Institute launch special campaign toward freedom for journalist held in Syria
Freedom of the press is a cornerstone of democracy, and the foundation of our work at the National Press Club and the National Press Club Journalism Institute. This month we are launching a special press freedom campaign to support the only American journalist being held overseas: Austin Tice, the 2015 Aubuchon Award Honoree and an Honorary Member of the National Press Club. Austin was detained in Syria seven years ago on August 14, and we hope you will all send a message that his freedom matters. Support for the Night Out for Austin campaign generated huge publicity, significant funds and…
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Reliable Source events in September: Lobster Night, Pub Quiz, karaoke
Here's what's happening in September at the Reliable Source: Thursday, Sept. 5, Members Monthly Happy Hour – 5:30 p.m. – Truman Lounge Thursday, Sept. 12, Pub Quiz – 7:00 p.m. – Truman Lounge Thursday, Sept. 19, Lobster Night – 5:30 p.m. – Reliable Source – Reservation required. Thursday,. Sept. 26, Karaoke Night – 6:30 p.m. – Cosgrove Lounge
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Wrap up summer feasting on Maine lobsters at Reliable Source, Sept. 19
The Reliable Source restaurant will host a Lobster Night of Summer on Thursday, Sept. 19, starting at 5:30 p.m. A steamed 1¼ pound Maine lobster with coleslaw (or salad) and choice of french fries or oven-crisped new potatoes is $30 for National Press Club members and $35 for non-members, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are requested 24 hours in advance to assure a lobster; phone: 202-662-7443 or e-mail at [email protected]. A limited number of lobsters will be available for those without a reservation. Specialty drinks: $10 Lickity-Split Grand Sidecar Negroni Also available: NPC Pinot Grigio…
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