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Immigration and National Security
Two reports from the Center for Immigration Studies about efforts to prevent further attacks on American soil were released on August 30, 2005. A panel, including the authors of the papers, discussed such topics as monitoring tracking immigrants within the United States, civil rights and law enforcement issues, as well as threats posed to various parts on the nation's infrastructure. Members of the panel also talked broadly about the nature of terrorism and past government responses to terrorist threats. Following their remarks, panelists responded to questions and comments from members of…
Type: Media
Nationally syndicated radio host Jim Bohannon to chat with NPC members, May 6
Nationally syndicated talk show host and Radio Hall of Fame member Jim Bohannon will join National Press Club members virtually on Thursday, May 6, at noon to chat about his long career as a late-night radio interviewer and earlier stops as an all-news anchor, Vietnam veteran, and SAG-AFTRA union board member. Bohannon, known as Jimbo, spent much of his career in Washington at WTOP, WRC and WGAY. He also did announcer booth work at CBS-TV. His "Jim Bohannon Show" is now broadcast live from his current home in Westminster, S.C., each weekday night from 10 p.m. until 1 a.m. and is carried in…
Type: News
Update-1: Southern Poverty Law Center leader discusses extremism, white nationalism
Southern Poverty Law Center President and CEO Margaret Huang says the U.S. is facing a crisis of “far-right extremism and deep threats to our democracy.” The latest episode of Update-1, the National Press Club podcast, features part of Club President Lisa Matthews' recent interview with Huang at a Headliners event. The issues they discuss include the increase in domestic terror attacks, the surge in white nationalist groups, and how parents should talk to their children about rejecting hate. Mike Hempen produces Update-1. Besides listening on the Club website, Update-1 can be found on Apple…
Type: News
Violence- Public Health Crisis
CITIZENS OF ILLINOIS TRAVEL TO THE NATIONS CAPITAL TO URGE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN TO SIGN AN EXECUTIVE ORDER DECLARING VIOLENCE A PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS. LETS MAKE AMERICA HEALTHY. Major Press Conference: Monday April 26TH, 2021| 12 NOON, National Press Club 529 14th St NW, Washington DC Tickler CHICAGO, IL – The state of Illinois house and Senate has passed HB158 declaring violence as a public health crisis. The citizens of Illinois now call upon President Joe Biden to sign an executive order declaring violence as a public health crisis across the nation. Major press conference Monday Apr 26th…
Type: Event
Non-fungible tokens explored at next Photo Team Meeting, May 18
Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, are generating considerable buzz among producers of creative works for authenticating their work and as a potential source of new income. The National Press Club's Photography Team will explore the role NFTs can play in photography at its virtual meeting on Tuesday, May 18, at 11 a.m. The webinar via Zoom is free and open to all Club members, but advanced registration is requested. Attorney Lee Schneider will speak at the May 18 Photography Team meeting. (courtesy photo) Financial services and technology lawyer Lee Schneider will lead the discussion.…
Type: News
Southern Poverty Law Center President Discusses Extremism, White Nationalism
Southern Poverty Law Center President and CEO Margaret Huang says the U.S. is facing a crisis of "far-right extremism and deep threats to our democracy." This episode of Update-1 features part of NPC President Lisa Matthews' recent interview with Huang at a Headliners event. The issues they discuss include the increase in domestic terror attacks, why there has been a surge in white nationalist groups and how parents should talk to their children about rejecting hate. Besides listening on Press.org, Update-1 can be found on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, TuneIn and Spotify by…
Type: Media
NPC Virtual Newsmaker: Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL)
Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) will address the future of the Republican Party and other issues facing the nation at a virtual National Press Club Headliners event on on Monday, May 10 at 11 a.m. The 45-minute-long program will stream live on the Club’s website and YouTube Channel, and is accessible to both the media and members of the general public free-of-charge. Viewers are invited to submit their questions for Kinzinger in advance or during the live program via email to [email protected]. Please put Kinzinger in the subject line. Kinzinger, 43, made headlines for his criticism of former…
Type: Event
Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger to address the future of the Republican Party, May 10
Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., will address the future of the Republican Party and other issues facing the nation at a virtual National Press Club Headliners event on on Monday, May 10, at 11 a.m. The 45-minute-long program will stream live on the Club’s website and YouTube Channel, and is accessible to both the media and members of the general public free-of-charge. Access the event or download a calendar reminder here. Kinzinger, 43, made headlines for his criticism of former President Trump and his decision to vote in favor of Trump’s second impeachment. He also urged Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-…
Type: News
Screen Actors Guild president Carteris, former '90210' star, to address labor issues, unionization, Wednesday
Gabrielle Carteris, president of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) and president of the International Federation of Actors (FIA), will deliver a speech entitled, “A Movement in the Making: Worker Power Post Pandemic” at a National Press Club Virtual Headliners event on Wednesday, May 12, at 11 a.m. This one-hour news event will stream live on the Club's website and YouTube Channel, and is available free to both the media and the public. Access the event or download a calendar reminder here. Carteris' remarks will be followed by a question…
Type: News
NPC Virtual Newsmaker: SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris
Gabrielle Carteris, president of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), will deliver a speech entitled, “A Movement in the Making: Worker Power Post Pandemic” at a National Press Club Virtual Headliners event on Wednesday, May 12, at 11 a.m. ET. This one-hour news event will stream live on the club's website and YouTube Channel, and is available free to both the media and the public. Remarks will be followed by a question-and-answer period. To submit a question for the speakers in advance, put SAG in the subject line and email it to…
Type: Event