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Frontline report on Trump's actions on Jan. 6 to be shown March 27
PBS Frontline's "Democracy on Trial," which investigated the roots of the criminal cases against former President Donald Trump stemming from his 2020 presidential election loss, will be shown at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, at 6 p.m. in the Club Ballroom. The showing will be followed by a discussion with producer Mike Wiser and Temidayo Aganga-Williams, former Senior Investigative Counsel for the Jan. 6th Committee, who examined the House Jan. 6 select committee’s evidence against Trump and the threat to democracy. The event is open only to Club members and their guests. RSVP here. Members …
Type: News
Photos: NPC Career Day 2024
Journalists gathered to meet recruiters and exhibitors, get job search training, free professional headshots and more during the 2024 Career Day at the National Press Club on March 22, 2024.
Type: Media
Russia Again Extends WSJ Reporter Evan Gershkovich’s Detention
WASHINGTON, March 26 – Following is a statement from Emily Wilkins, president of the National Press Club and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute on today’s decision by a Russian court to extend the detention of the Wall Street Journal’s Evan Gershkovich beyond one year until June 2024. “When Evan Gershkovich was unjustly detained a year ago this week, Russian officials were quick to say ‘he was caught red-handed’ breaking the law. They made it seem as if the case were a slam-dunk. Nothing could be further from the truth. “Under Russian law, prosecutors are…
Type: News
Documentary Screening of "Victim/Suspect" & Panel Discussion
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Join journalist Rae de Leon, filmmaker Nancy Schwartzman and film participants Emma Mannion and Dyanie Bermeo for a screening of the documentary "Victim/Suspect" at 6:00 p.m. April 11. The film will be followed by a short panel discussion. "Victim/Suspect" chronicles de Leon’s investigation into a disturbing pattern: young women report sexual assault to the police but instead of the perpetrators being brought to justice, the women are arrested for filing a false report. Working for The Center for Investigative Reporting, de Leon’s exhaustive research uncovers a surprisingly large number of…
Type: Event
American Legion Post 20 meeting Wednesday features son of renowned Cold War U-2 pilot
Francis Gary Powers Jr., son of the famed U-2 pilot, will speak at the next meeting of the National Press Club American Legion Post 20. The meeting takes place at noon Wednesday, March 27, in the McClendon Room and is open to all Club members. This will be a luncheon meeting, and attendees are asked to bring cash to pay for their lunch, which will be combined on one bill. For those who can't attend in person, there will be a Zoom feed . Powers, a Club member, is scheduled to discuss his new graphic novel, "Enemy Territory," and his efforts to help school kids learn about Cold War history. He…
Type: News
Freelancers Social
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Come mix and mingle with fellow NPC members working as freelancers at the upcoming Freelancers Social. Whether you're a seasoned freelancer or just starting out, this is the perfect opportunity to mingle, share stories, and build new connections in a relaxed atmosphere. Connect with potential collaborators, editors, and sources who can help you in your freelance journey. Whether you're looking for new story ideas, seeking advice on pitching, or simply want to meet other like-minded freelancers, the Freelancers Social is the place to be.
Type: Event
McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism applications due March 31
Have a great idea for a high-impact story that follows the money but few resources to get it done? If so, check out The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism. Applications for Spring 2024 Fellowships are due March 31. The McGraw Fellowships, an initiative of the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, provide up to $15,000 and editorial support for experienced journalists to produce deeply-reported investigative or enterprise stories on critical economic, financial and business topics. Previous McGraw Fellows have explored a wide variety of issues -- and you don't need to be…
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Wire publication schedule changes this week
Because the Wire is publishing today to highlight Thursday's effort to call attention to Evan Gershkovich's continued detention in a Russian prison, the next issue will be Thursday. There will be no Wire on Wednesday.
Type: News
Press Club to join effort Thursday to mark one year of journalist Evan Gershkovich's wrongful detention in Russia
National Press Club members will join representatives of other journalism organizations on Thursday, March 28, to mark one year of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich being jailed on bogus charges in Russia. The group will assemble at 1 p.m. at Freedom Plaza for a photo with the U.S. Capitol in the background. The photo will be used to support the Journal's efforts to free Gershkovich, who was arrested while working and has been held without trial for a year. Gershkovich's sister, Danielle, and Paul Beckett, the Journal associate editor leading the efforts to free him, will be there…
Type: News
Journalists gathering today to support detained reporter Evan Gershkovich
Today is the day when National Press Club members and representatives of other journalism organizations will gather at Freedom Plaza to mark one year of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich being jailed on bogus charges in Russia. The group will assemble at 1 p.m. for a photo with the U.S. Capitol in the background. The photo will be used to support the Journal's efforts to free Gershkovich, who was arrested while working and has been held without trial for a year. Gershkovich's sister, Danielle, and Paul Beckett, the Journal associate editor leading the efforts to free him, will be…
Type: News