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Russian government. Thank God, you know, we are extremely happy with all the support he gets internationally and all the outcry worldwide. But let’s not forget that more than 20 Russian journalists are now in jail, many serving jail terms nine years and more. And, of course, we need to keep Evan very much into the limelight. But let’s also not forget those Russian journalists and activists who are serving years and years and years in hard labor and will never be exchanged for anyone. They just have to serve their full term. And their fate deserves as much attention as that of Evan. Q: What…
‘There is a generation at risk’: Exiled Russian journalist shares how he’s keeping stories alive
In honor of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, members of the National Press Club’s Press Freedom Team prepared interviews with journalists in exile from around the world. This is another in a series featuring their stories to shed light on press freedom issues worldwide. Dutch media magnate Derk Sauer, the founder of the Moscow Times and Vedomosti and CEO of RBK, fled Russia with his family and colleagues after Russian President Vladimir Putin enacted legislation that banned journalists from spreading “disinformation” — especially about the invasion of Ukraine. Sauer spoke with the…
Type: News
O’Reilly touts Club’s primary position in advancing press freedom
The National Press Club’s leading role in advancing press freedom has become a signature of Club President Eileen O’Reilly’s tenure as she nears the halfway point of her year in office. The Club is becoming increasingly known for its efforts to ensure that journalists around the world can do their work without being jailed or intimidated, O’Reilly said at the Club’s General Membership Meeting on Friday, May 12. National Press Club President Eileen O'Reilly outlined the Club's many press freedom initiatives at the General Membership Meeting on May 12. Photo: Mark Schoeff Jr. She recently…
Type: News
National Health Council Science of Patient Engagement Symposium
The National Health Council’s (NHC’s) Science of Patient Engagement Symposium is a thought leadership an annual event where health care experts, doctors, and researchers research leaders convene to discuss and highlight innovative diagnosis and treatment strategies and outcomes and the share their experiences, accomplishments, best practices, and resulting translational impacts on the science of patient engagement. This year’s Symposium, themed Patient Empowerment in the Digital Health Era, features a “blue ribbon” lineup of leading health care experts who will will explore some of the most…
Type: Event
Three dinners this week feature broadcasters speaking about their experiences
In-person events are returning to the National Press Club, and it's the season for special dinners featuring exceptional journalists and a commentator who will talk shop to an audience of their peers. This week has a full schedule. Be sure to reserve your spot for one, two or all three evening meal events. May 17: Communicators Team’s Legends Dinner Maria Cardona will be the featured speaker for an evening that begins with a cash bar reception at 6:30 p.m. in the Cosgrove Lounge. A three-course dinner begins at 7 p.m. Recognized as one of the most influential Latinos in the country, Cardona…
Type: News
CNN’s Pete Muntean Talks Transportation Journalism
Pete Muntean was born into aviation but a tragic airshow accident that took his mother’s life forced him to consider his future as a pilot and journalist. In this edition of Update-1, Muntean speaks with NPC Broadcast/Podcast co-vice chair and aviation industry communicator Adam Konowe about that fateful day and the coverage that followed. Muntean also addresses his approach to journalism as a certified flight instructor, challenges associated with covering aviation and other transportation modes, the value of aviation trade media, as well as working with communicators and sources. Update-1…
Type: Media
'Freedom of press is living its best days in Syria': Exiled founder of investigative reporting collective
In honor of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, members of the National Press Club’s Press Freedom Team prepared interviews with journalists in exile from around the world. This is another in a series featuring their stories to shed light on press freedom issues worldwide. Ten years ago, when he had to leave his country, family, and friends behind him to start a new life, Mohammed Bassiki did not know it would be the birth of his new career as a leading investigative journalist and founder of one of the leading investigative journalism hubs in the region. Bassiki not only pursued his career…
Type: News
Press Club Leaders Urge Guatemala to Drop Case Against El Periódico and Free José Rubén Zamora
WASHINGTON, May 15 – Following is a statement by Eileen O'Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the Guatemalan news outlet El Periódico completely ceasing publication on Monday amid the continued prosecution of its president, José Rubén Zamora, in Guatemala City. “We regret the loss of the invaluable, hard-hitting news coverage provided for decades by El Periódico in Guatemala, as well as the ongoing trial of its president and founder José Rubén Zamora. Guatemalan authorities have unjustly harassed and…
Type: News
POSTPONED: Communicators Team Legends Dinner featuring CNN political commentator Maria Cardona
The National Press Club Communicators Team’s Legends Dinner featuring speaker Maria Cardona, scheduled for the evening of May 17, will now be held at a later date. Those who already have tickets should contact Cecily Scott Martin at [email protected] for details. This event is for Club members only. Tickets are $62 per person and include a three-course dinner with wine. The dinner begins at 7 p.m. WATCH FOR UPDATED TICKET PURCHASE INFORMATION. Tickets can be reserved online. Recognized as one of the most influential Latinos in the country, Cardona is a principal at the Dewey Square…
Type: News