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The Way Forward for Preserving Journalistic Independence at USAGM News Outlets
The American taxpayer-funded U.S. Agency for Global Media employs thousands of journalists in the U.S. and around the world, broadcasting in some 63 different languages to a global audience of over 400 million. While Congress has moved in recent years to protect the journalistic independence of the news outlets that comprise USAGM, including Voice of America, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, and Radio Free Asia, concerns remain about what might happen to the editorial integrity of the agency if President Donald Trump returns to office next year. To examine this pressing question, the National…
Type: Event
Covering trans and LGBTQ+ issues during 2024
Trans people and DEIB programs are in the crosshairs of state leaders, legislatures, policymakers, and school boards. Journalists must be prepared to report and share the impact of these efforts, as well as how political candidates are using them to influence voters. What are the key issues at stake and the major themes playing out? What are the most reliable sources of unbiased information? And how can reporters better understand multiple perspectives and the nuanced questions involved? Register now to join a discussion on Friday, May 10 aimed at answering these questions as well as…
Type: Event
TONIGHT: Preventing polarization of Voice of America, other ASAGM outlets is topic of freedom panel
The American taxpayer-funded U.S. Agency for Global Media employs thousands of journalists in the U.S. and around the world, broadcasting in some 63 different languages to a global audience of over 400 million. While Congress has moved in recent years to protect the journalistic independence of the news outlets that comprise USAGM -- including Voice of America, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, and Radio Free Asia --, concerns remain about what might happen to the editorial integrity of the agency if President Donald Trump returns to office next year. To examine this pressing question, the…
Type: News
International Correspondents Committee to hold happy hour, Thursday
The International Correspondents Committee continues its Happy Hour series Thursday, April 18, at 5:30 p.m. in the Truman Lounge. Club members are invited to stop by to mingle, network and discuss current events with the team. Sign up here. Want to get involved with the ICC and its programs and participate in its activities, including the biannual embassy press attaché mixers and monthly Embassy Nights? Plan to be there and learn about the committee's upcoming social gatherings and sourcing opportunities. The ambassador of Iraq and the Austrian Embassy recently hosted the ICC for events, as…
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Club Scholarship Team needs judges for last round of 2024 applicants
The National Press Club Scholarship Team seeks volunteers to help judge applications for the Dennis and Shirley Feldman Fellowship, which recognizes a student or professional journalist pursuing graduate studies in journalism. Judging will be conducted virtually via Zoom starting at 10 am ET on Saturday, April 27. Judges will review application materials the week before the meeting and make selections as a group that day. If you'd like to be a judge, contact Scholarship Team co-chairs Erin Looney ([email protected]) and Caitlin Mullaney ([email protected]) to volunteer.…
Type: News
New insurance benefits program available to Club members
Do you need life, dental, vision, accident or international travel insurance? New group insurance benefits are now available exclusively to National Press Club members and their families. Details are available at the Club's new NPC Benefits Resource Center. To introduce the new benefits program, a one-time Guaranteed Acceptance Group Life Insurance offer is available to members under age 55 – no physical exams, no tests and no health questions are required to qualify. You must apply by the June 30 deadline. If you have questions, call or email Affinity Insurance Specialists at 888-474-1959…
Type: News