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Disinformation & The Public: How journalists can champion news literacy and empower their communities
In today’s connected society, everyone is a publisher. Our phones alone grant us unparalleled opportunities to share stories not only among friends and family, but also help take videos, photos, and audio viral in what can seem like seconds. And despite someone’s best intentions, they may be helping to spread harmful mis- and disinformation, especially during times of crisis. What role — and power — do members of the public have in halting or spreading mis- and disinformation, and what ethical considerations should they make before sharing a video or story? Register now to join the…
Type: Event
National Press Club Statement on Extended Detention for Alsu Kurmasheva of RFE/RL
Radio Free Europe editor Alsu Kurmasheva has been detained since October 2023 in Russia. Photo: Pangea Graphics (RFE/RL) WASHINGTON, April 1 — Following is a statement by Emily Wilkins, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on a Russian court’s extension of the detention of U.S. journalist Alsu Kurmasheva. “Alsu Kurmasheva committed no crime. Yet she has been unjustly detained and forced to live in horrific conditions while her pre-trial has been delayed yet again to June 5. “Adding to our concern are Alsu’s…
Type: News
National Press Club Statement on Israel’s Vote To Block Al Jazeera
WASHINGTON, April 1 – 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 the decision by the Israeli government to block Al Jazeera from broadcasting to Israeli citizens. “We object to the announced decision by the government of Israel to block the news programing of Al Jazeera from reaching Israeli citizens. We furthermore object to any potential decision to order the shuttering of Al Jazeera bureaus in Israel. “The people of Israel are in the midst of a critical debate about the…
Type: News
Ethics, Trust & The News: How journalists can build and support a culture of credibility
Separating fact from fiction has long been the journalist’s job. But in environments where multiple stakeholders are complicit in sourcing or profiting from mis- and dis-information campaigns, where can journalists turn to mindfully, ethically, and systematically navigate blatant attempts to circumvent the truth? Strong journalistic standards and systems can help to chart the course for combatting mis- and disinformation while rebuilding trust in the news media. Register now to join a virtual discussion among standards editors with national news outlets on Wednesday, April 17, where they…
Type: Event
Join American Legion Post 20 on a June visit to the Cold War museum
Club members are invited to visit the Cold War Museum at Vint Hill, Virginia, coupled with a wine tasting at Vint Hill Craft Winery. The event takes place on Friday, June 21. Vint Hill Farms Station served as an Army and NSA signals intelligence site from World War II through the Cold War, until 1997. The decommissioned site has been privatized, and the establishments there lean hard into the site's military history. Vint Hill Craft Winery's motto is "You Were Never Here." One of their wine labels is "Enigma." A coffee shop next door is "The Covert Cafe." Both the museum and the winery are…
Type: News
Foreign Interference and Information Manipulation: Taiwan’s Experience
Taiwan successfully completed its presidential and legislative elections at the beginning of the year. However, China continued its attempts to influence the elections through military intimidation, economic coercion, and disinformation operations. Fortunately, Taiwan’s resilience was exemplified in resisting China’s information manipulation by the world’s most mature communities of fact checkers, government investments, high public media literacy, and robust public-private partnerships. Taiwan’s experience is of special importance this year, when there are about 60 countries around the…
Type: Event
Panel: Unveiling the Climate, Health, and Security Implications of the U.S. Steel Sale
This event will convene climate and public health experts to explore the overlooked consequences of the U.S. Steel sale. The potential sale of U.S. Steel raises significant climate and public health concerns, as its operations emit over 19 million metric tons of CO2e annually and discharge thousands of tons of hazardous air pollutants. In light of these concerns, a coalition of climate, environmental justice and consumer advocacy organizations sent a letter to the Biden administration urging them to evaluate potential mergers and acquisitions in the domestic steel industry through a health…
Type: Event
Freelance writers invited to mingle April 9 at the Club
Mix and mingle with fellow freelance members of the National Press Club at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, in the Truman Lounge. The social event is informal and open to Club members only. Register here. It's a chance for veteran freelancers and new writers to mingle, share stories, and build new connections in a relaxed atmosphere; and to connect with potential collaborators, editors and sources to discuss story ideas, get advice on pitching proposals or just meet other like-minded freelancers. Questions? Contact Cecily Scott Martin at [email protected].
Type: News
Ethics in an age of disinformation: Free webinar series starts Wednesday
The National Press Club Journalism Institute will present free, four-part webinar series focused on ethics in the age of disinformation starting Wednesday, April 10. These discussions are geared toward equipping journalists and the public with tools to combat mis and disinformation efforts aimed at disrupting journalism and democracy. All of these webinars are free and open to both Club members and the public and are designed to provide tools and best practices to support ethical, trustworthy journalism. April 10: Framing the disinformation crisis for journalists Journalism and democracy…
Type: News