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Member David publishes book, 'The Infidels'
Joe David has published a book "The Infidels," which he describes as "in the great tradition of novels like 'Forty Days of Musa Dagh' and histories like the 'Rape of Nanking.' It reveals the scars of brutality and inhumanity as history intersects with the ordinary lives of innocent people."
Type: News
Young Members Committee hosts small group discussions of reporting
Did you know that the Young Members Committee hosts monthly Piano Lessons featuring top journalists and communicators? Piano Lessons is a small group setting for members to discuss a variety of topics ranging through social media reporting, better interviewing techniques and how to expand your professional network. The discussions are led by leaders and ground breakers in the journalism and communications fields. Please send an email to Pat Host at [email protected] to reserve your spot for the next Piano Lesson featuring Thom Loverro of ESPN 980 on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. in the…
Type: News
Letter to the Secretary: Why online voting? Absentee ballots available
Dear Joel:"A question for you to answer politely: Do you have a problem with real people showing up to vote? Do you feel real people are equivalent to a click? "Is it such a struggle for members to go to the Club they love and vote? Should a finger on a computer keyboard count as much as a human? You tell me." Richard Sammon, NPC President in 1997. Dear Richard: Obviously, neither I nor the Press Club have a problem with people showing up to vote. We're simply trying to make it easier for people to vote -- especially out of town members who were given the right to vote in Press Club…
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Charles Schwab CEO calls for retirement plan reforms
Walter W. Bettinger, CEO of Charles Schwab Corporation in its 40th year, called for fundamental reforms in the 401(k) industry at a Nov. 11 National Press Club Luncheon. "Today, there are over 50 million Americans in retirement plans,” he said. “The 401(k) plan is the primary or exclusive savings plan for over half of Americans today” said the 30-year veteran pension and retirement plan expert. He noted that the median 401(k) plan today is only a little over $40,000. Risks to hardworking Americans have increased since industry standard, employer-based pensions were displaced with individual…
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U.S.-Soviet Relations
Type: Media
Cheney and cardiologist to discuss their new book Dec. 3
Former Vice President Dick Cheney and cardiologist Jonathan Reiner will discuss their new book “Heart: An American Medical Odyssey” on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. For as long as he has served at the highest levels of business and government, Cheney has also been one of the world’s most prominent heart patients. Now, for the first time ever, Cheney, together with his longtime cardiologist, Jonathan Reiner, shares the very personal story of his thirty-five-year battle with heart disease, from his first heart attack in 1978 to the heart transplant he received in 2012. It is in many ways the…
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DiMaggio, the voice of Bender, premieres documentary on voice actors
More than a 150 fans crowded together on Nov. 8 to watch John DiMaggio -- better known as Bender in "Futurama,” Jake the Dog in "Adventure Time" and Marcus Fenix in "Gears of War" – premiere his documentary “I Know That Voice” at the National Press Club. The film takes an in-depth look into the life of a voice actor, the people you may have never heard of but certainly have heard. DiMaggio produced the film along with the help of producer and director Lawrence Shapiro and producer Tommy Reid. The movie, which debuted Nov. 6 in Hollywood, gives the audience an inside feel of the methods and…
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Get ready for magic in the Club restaurants Nov. 27
“For my next trick…” Members of the Society of American Magicians, who meet monthly at the National Press Club, will dazzle and amaze diners the night before Thanksgiving with up-close, table-side magic in the Fourth Estate Restaurant, and the Reliable Source. Bring family and friends to enjoy free magical entertainment Wednesday, Nov. 27, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. The magic will be so close, some of it could happen right in your hands! Reserve your table now: Call 202-62-7638 for the Fourth Estate; 202- 62-7443 for the Reliable Source.
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Learn how to make FOIA work for you: two sessions
Need documentary evidence on government activity promptly and for a reasonable fee? Dramatically improve the quality and speed of your FOIA returns with request and appeal skills taught by veteran journalist and Freedom of the Press Committee member, Lisette Garcia on Monday, Nov. 18 and Monday, Dec. 2. In this two-part workshop, participants will critique and edit case studies as a class in order to adopt language and strategy with a track record of overcoming standard objections raised by U.S. records custodians at local, state, and federal levels. NOVEMBER 18, 6:30 - 8 p.m. - Session I (90…
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Learn how to write short: word craft for fast times
Roy Peter Clark, Poynter Institute’s writing coach, will discuss the most effective techniques and strategies for making your short work stand out Nov. 20 at 9:30 a.m. From posting a breaking news story on Facebook to summarizing entire news articles in 140-character tweets, reporters are being asked to do it all. In this workshop, participants will explore both the strategies and purposes of good short writing, paying special attention to the tools that work best for journalists in the digital age, where short writing is king. Clark,among the most influential writing teachers in America,…
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