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Voting rights organization Fair Fight 2020 working in 17 battleground states
Former Georgia House Democratic Leader Stacey Abrams (l) and National Press Club President Alison Fitzgerald Kodjak at a Nov. 15 Club luncheon. Photo: Al Teich. An organization created by former Georgia House Democratic Leader Stacey Abrams after she narrowly lost an election last year for the governor is currently working in 17 battleground states to “make sure every eligible American who should cast a vote will be able,” Abrams told a Nov. 15 National Press Club Headliners luncheon. Fair Fight 2020 initially began in three states—Louisiana, Mississippi, and Kentucky—where there were…
Type: News
Reporter's Roundtable on Pell Grants
Type: Event
Future of the Middle East
Panelists talked about the future of the Middle East and the role of the U.S. in the region. They also discussed the actions and responsibilities of the Arab and Western media vis-‡-vis these topics. Ms. Bennett moderated the panel. Following prepared remarks, panelists responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Toast the holidays with seasonal cocktails at Reliable Source's annual buffet, Dec. 12
Seasonal food and drinks are on the menu at the National Press Club’s annual buffet dinner for members and guests at the Reliable Source restaurant on Thursday, Dec. 12. The sumptuous holiday feast will be accompanied by cool jazz from The Renée Tannenbaum Trio. Buffet service begins at 5:30 p.m., with the jazz following at 6 p.m. in the Truman Lounge. Price is $30 for Club members, $35 for nonmember guests. Special holiday drinks are $10 each. Tannenbaum regularly performs around Washington at venues including Blues Alley, Mr. Henry’s, Bistrot Lepic and the Smithsonian. She recently…
Type: News
House and Bar Team meets Nov. 18 in Cosgrove Lounge
The National Press Club House and Bar Team will meet Monday, Nov. 18, at noon in the John Cosgrove Memorial Lounge. The House Team is recruiting new members with the goal of adding a representative from every other Club team to broaden our input from Club members. Our mission is to make recommendations to the Club president on the Club's physical facilities and ambiance, menu and drink selections and the House Rules. If interested in joining us, please send an email to Paul Merrion at [email protected].
Type: News
Books and Brunch to discuss Michelle Obama's "Becoming," Nov. 16
Please join National Press Club Books and Brunch for a lively discussion of "Becoming" by Michelle Obama at noon Saturday, Nov. 16, in The Fourth Estate Restaurant. Books and Brunch is open to all Club members and their guests. Lunch may be ordered off the restaurant's menu. It is not mandatory to have read the book to participate in the discussion. If you are able to attend, please contact Fay Iudicello at [email protected] or call her at (703) 989-4503 before noon on Thursday, Nov.14. We want to assure adequate seating and service for all attendees.
Type: News