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Can We Rescue Politics from the Media Circus?
The expert panel discussed the effect of the media on presidential elections, as well as what might be done to divide the political process from the media's search for a "big" story.
Type: Media
Get tips on the freelance trade at Truman Lounge soirees
Need help getting started freelancing? Want to network with other freelancers? Looking for tips on how to find the best markets, negotiate a contract, set rates and promote your brand? You’ll find that and more at a new series of casual get-togethers sponsored by the Freelance Committee. These occasional soirees in the Club’s Truman Lounge are informal discussions of various topics of interest to freelancers. Some of the topics are geared to those just starting out. Others address the needs of experienced freelancers. Whatever the topic, these meetings are great opportunities to relax with a…
Type: News
Assistance on Affordable Care Act available to Club members
Free, professional concierge-style assistance on the Affordable Care Act is available to members from Affinity Group Underwriters. The last day for this year’s open enrollment period, March 31, is approaching. You won’t pay more for using the services of a trained, qualified insurance agent so why tackle the nuances of health insurance and the frustrations of the exchanges all by yourself? Get more information here. Or, schedule a free telephone consultation at 866-349-1829 (24/7) or go online (not available in all states).
Type: News
March Madness tip-off at the National Press Club, today at noon!
March Madness is here! Join us today, starting at 12:00 noon, to catch all the action of the 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on our six large HD TV's. Bring your bracket and friends to cheer on your favorite team. We'll have Madness-themed drink specials, appetizers and discounted bottled beers, in addition to our always low Happy Hour prices and the full Reliable Source menu. To reserve space for your group, contact Mesfin Mekonen at 202-662-7521 or [email protected].
Type: News
Did You Know: Special events for members
Did you know that the Club hosts a number of special events for our members? Our next event is the March Madness watch party Thursday night, March 20, starting at 7 p.m. in the Truman Lounge. Join your fellow members and cheer on your alma maters as the NCAA tournament kicks off. All games in progress will be shown. There will be food and drink specials. To learn more about your membership benefits please send an email to [email protected].
Type: News
Award honors the best in newsletter journalism
The law. Environmental regulations. Healthcare. Other areas of special interest. If you’re a journalist whose publication focuses on a particular industry, government agency or issue arena, the Newsletter Journalism Award may be for you. The $750 prize acknowledges excellence in specialized publications. Past winners have told powerful stories about deaths connected to a contagious staph infection; reported on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s plan to weaken drinking water cleanup standards in the event of a “dirty bomb” attack; and detailed an entire year of Supreme Court…
Type: News
Celebrate March Madness in the Reliable Source/Truman Lounge
NPC Members and their guests are invited to the March Madness basket ball lovers event in the Reliable Source/Truman Lounge starting this evening. What a great time to celebrate the champions and enjoy great food along with the big screen to watch the game. Special food and drink menu below. Come and cheer on your favorite team. Beer Special, $4 each Guinness Yeungling Bud light Budweiser Heineken March Madness Small Plate Munchies Available Bar and Truman Lounge Only $5/each; Order Three Appetizer Choices, get Four Spicy Buffalo-style Chicken Wings Crispy Mozzarella Sticks Jalapeno Cheese…
Type: News
Memorial service for Akemi (Kemi) Aubuchon
Akemi (Kemi) Aubuchon, National Press Club member and widow of former President John Aubuchon, died in February in South Carolina. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 14, at 2 p.m. in St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Annapolis. For directions, click here. For more information, call Suzanne Aubuchon, 843-757-0304, or email [email protected]. Memorial gifts can be made to the John Aubuchon Freedom of the Press Award by mail to Joann Booze, assistant to the executive director, National Press Club, 529 14th St., N.W., Washington, D.C., 20045. Please put “John Aubuchon Freedom…
Type: News
Rising Pennsylvania political star to discuss shale gas drilling, law enforcement
Pennsylvania Democratic State Senator and leading Philadelphia Mayoral candidate Anthony Williams will discuss a variety of issues at a Newsmakers news conference on Wednesday, March 26 at 4 p.m. in the National Press Club’s Murrow Room. A rising African-American star on the political scene, he has served in Pennsylvania’s State Legislature since 1988. Williams, whose district includes large areas of Philadelphia, is a leading candidate and widely expected to run for Mayor in 2015. The strong and vocal supporter of shale gas development in Pennsylvania will discuss the importance of the…
Type: News
Writings of Civil War era African American women at March 28 event
Writings of Civil War era African American women, as well as poetry of a three-time National Book Award finalist will share the noon stage Friday March 28 in the McLendon Room of the National Press Club. In separate presentations, Lavonda Broadnax, winner of the 2013 Zora Neale Hurston Award, will speak on the historical writing, and Marilyn Nelson, Poet Laureate Emeritus of Connecticut, will read from her work. No reservations are required. The free and open-to-the-public event is sponsored by American Women Writers National Museum, founded by NPC member Janice Law. For questions, email…
Type: News