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Sister Simone, Lawrence O'Donnell To Discuss New Report: Raising Rural Voices
Please join NETWORK, Sister Simone, and Lawrence O’Donnell for the release of Raising Rural Voices: Listening to the Hopes and Hardships of Rural Communities, on Tuesday, February 25th at the National Press Club. Last year, NETWORK staff visited 17 rural communities, listening and documenting the concerns of those communities. From immigration to health care to transportation, the report findings showcase how rural problems need rural solutions, and all too often, policymakers fail to address these issues. With the goal of helping to raise rural voices and concerns, the NETWORK team will host…
Type: Event
2004 Senate Elections
Senators Allen and Corzine spoke about the upcoming election and a number of campaigns for U.S. Senate. They spoke about a number of issues that are being discussed by candidates and voters this campaign season. They spoke about the war in Iraq and other foreign policy issues, as well as domestic policy issues such as Social Security, health care, and education. Following their remarks, the Senators responded to audience questions.
Type: Media
Andy Parker, father of slain journalist Alison Parker, to announce FTC complaint against Google
Andy Parker, activist, author, and father of slain journalist Alison Parker, will announce a new FTC filing in his case against Google, at a National Press Club Headliners newsmaker event Thursday, February 20 at 10:00 a.m. Parker’s daughter Alison was 24 years old and working as a journalist with CBS affiliate WDBJ in Roanoke, VA when she was assassinated on live TV by a disgruntled former co-worker. The murderer filmed the killing and then posted that video to YouTube before taking his own life. That video has been viewed and shared tens of thousands of times, with some consumers reposting…
Type: Event
Get tips on improving public policy coverage at workshop, Friday
It's he most important challenges journalists face today: How do you get the public to read about policy that affects their lives and decision-making? Reporters on any beat and at any size publication face that question, especially as the public has more information to choose from than ever before. To help – at the request of National Press Club members and editors – the National Press Club Journalism Institute will host a half-day workshop on the topic from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28. The cost is $25 for Club members and $50 for non-members. Register online. Participants will walk away…
Type: News
Current Status of Activities in Libya
Type: Event
CEO 2.0 - A Dedication to Equity
Type: Event
Member’s book explores life-affirming history of African American woman
Gloria-Browne Marshall talks about her book, "The African American Woman, 400 Years of Perseverance," at the National Press Club Feb. 13. Photo: Joe Luchok Gloria Browne-Marshall, professor of constitutional law at John Jay College, told a National Press Club Member Book Talk on Feb. 13 that she is “evidence of a miracle. We have all been through a great deal in 400 years.” Browne-Marshall, a Club member who has been a civil-rights attorney for the southern Poverty Law Center in Philadelphia, and is an author of several books and playwright, recently published a collection of essay, "The…
Type: News
Reserve your tickets now for a bubbly brunch with Gramercy Tavern pastry chef, Saturday
A mix of sweet and savory delicacies paired with five different sparkling wines will make for a lively brunch on Saturday, Feb. 29, at the Fourth Estate restaurant with former Gramercy Tavern pastry chef Claudia Fleming. Fleming turned the dessert world upside down with her groundbreaking treats at the famed New York restaurant. She shares her sugary secrets in her recently re-released iconic cookbook, "The Last Course." Your ticket purchase includes a signed copy of the book, which Bon Appetit called "the greatest dessert book in the history of the world." Brunch begins at 10 a.m. with…
Type: News
Club's journalism contest seeks entries for prizes in variety of categories
The National Press Club's annual journalism contest is looking for the best work in breaking news, political coverage, broadcast news, consumer news, online news techniques, foreign coverage and news photos. Most of the categories have cash prizes and a few offer a year of free membership in the Club. For details on the categories and the prizes, check online. The deadline for entries is Wednesday, April 15. There is an entry fee of $75 per submission. Entry fees for National Press Club members are fees are waived with login. Entrants are encouraged to use the online entry method, but if you…
Type: News
GAMA State of the Industry
Type: Event