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Fall 'Hoot' to feature Petula Dvorak of the Washington Post, Nov. 2
"America really loathes Washington right now, and that's preposterous: Our Town has done nothing wrong. . . . America, you sent these guys here. They represent plenty of you, none of us. That imported brand of cuckoo is what's causing this government shutdown." Those claw-sharp, Owl-like words come from Petula Dvorak, columnist for The Washington Post, who will be the featured guest at the fall Silver Owls "Hoot" at noon Saturday, Nov. 2. Owls obviously can wipe out cuckoos, so it should be a lively session. The event features a cash bar, followed by a sit-down lunch featuring the Owls'…
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Did you know? For the price of a drink, Club offers free tacos on Friday nights
Did you know that every Friday evening the National Press Club hosts its famous taco buffet in the Reliable Source for members and their guests. It's one of the Club's most popular events. Start your weekend off by enjoying the Club’s relaxed atmosphere and unlimited tacos. All that's required is for everyone in your party to purchase a drink or pay a nominal fee of $5. If your 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 e-mail [email protected].
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Club launches new podcast; first show posted now
The National Press Club has launched a new podcast that will feature stories originating from the Club's facilities as well as other newsworthy venues, the Broadcast Committee announces. The show will post at least once a month. The first, featuring Stanford University economics professor John Taylor discussing the state of the U.S. economy at a recent Club Newsmaker event, can be heard by clicking here. To offer feedback on this show or to find information about an upcoming podcast, go to the Club’s Facebook page at Facebook.com/pressclubDC. You also can get podcast information by…
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Soviet Defense, Society & Economy
The former U.N. ambassador discusses the deterioration of the Soviet economy and quotes new statistics showing a greater percentage of Soviet GNP going to the military than had been thought. Noting that Soviet arms continue to flow to Afghanistan and Nicaragua, Kirkpatrick recommends proceeding carefully in building a relationship with the U.S.S.R.
Type: Media
Works by notable photojournalist John Launois 'L'Americain' on display in Club lobby
The works of iconic photojournalist John Launois, who traveled around the world to capture major historic events for the great photo magazines, are on display this month in the lobby of the National Press Club. Launois, a naturalized American citizen, died in 2002 in Liechtenstein. The exhibit opened Oct. 7 with a panel discussion of Launois' posthumous book, "L'Americain: A Photojournalist's Life," co-sponsored by Photography and Book and Author committees as a fundraiser for the National Press Club Journalism Institute. Donald Connery, a former Time-Life foreign correspondent, led the…
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Get tips on how to write, pitch a book Oct. 29
Want to write a book but don't know how? Or need help in getting it published? Find out Tuesday, Oct. 29. A book agent and four National Press Club members/book authors will discuss how to write and pitch a book at a panel discussion at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, co-sponsored by the Professional Development Committee, Freelance Committee and National Press Club Journalism Institute. Book agent Deborah Grosvenor and authors Tom Dunkel, Alison Fitzgerald, Eleanor Herman and Tom Young, all of them members of the Club, will talk about their experiences and offer tips. Former Club President…
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Actress Goldie Hawn to discuss education at Nov. 5 luncheon
Oscar-winning actress and children’s advocate Goldie Hawn will speak about a science-based education program to address emotional stress among children at a National Press Club luncheon on Tuesday, Nov. 5. To purchase tickets, click here. Hawn, disturbed by increases in school violence, youth depression and suicide, founded The Hawn Foundation in 2003 to help children develop the social and emotional skills they need to lead smarter, healthier and happier lives. The foundation, working with neuroscientists, educators and psychologists, developed MindUP, a curriculum and teaching model for…
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Panel to offer a primer on covering federal agencies Oct. 25
What’s a journalist to do when the federal government agency you want to cover doesn’t want to be covered? Learn how to navigate the political and bureaucratic federal agency waters, how to work with public affairs officers and how to develop sources that can provide the intel you need to write your story. A panel scheduled for 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25, at the National Press Club will provide you this information, and more. Panelists will be: - Past Club President Jerry Zremski, Buffalo News, who covered the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration during the…
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Michigan attorney general predicts Supreme Court will uphold his state's ban on racial preferences in education
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette, at an Oct. 14 National Press Club Newsmaker event, predicted that the U.S. Supreme Court will uphold Michigan's state constitutional amendment banning racial preferences in schools and universities. Schuette's Oct. 15 arguments to the Court in the case, Schuette vs. Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action, will result in a ruling in early spring, he said. The case has been appealed to the Supreme Court after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit found the amendment unconstitutional in July 2011. The amendment bans discrimination against and…
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Alan Greenspan to discuss new book on economic forecasting at Club Nov. 6
Alan Greenspan, former longtime chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, will discuss his newest book, "The Map and the Territory: Risk, Human Nature, and the Future of Forecasting" on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 6:30 p.m. in the National Press Club Ballroom. A book signing will follow the discussion. This is a ticketed event and registration is required here. All attendees must have a ticket. This event is a fundraiser for the NPC Journalism Institute. No outside books or memorabilia are permitted. Like all Americans, though few so visibly, Greenspan was forced by the financial crisis of 2008 to…
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