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Social media companies steal news outlets' intellectual property, Nobel laureate Stiglitz says
News organizations deserve payment for their valuable work as social media companies are enriching themselves by stealing their the intellectual property (IP), according to a Nobel Prize-winning economist. “There's no free lunch,” Joseph Stiglitz said on April 17 during a National Press Club Headliners Coffee and Conversation event. “You don't get quality journalism, you don't do investigations, for free.” Economist Joseph Stiglitz (l) grasps a traditional National Press Club mug presented to him by moderator Herb Jackson, Club member and politics editor of CQ Roll Call, after participating…
Type: News
Southeast Asian buffet April 25 at Reliable Source to feature regional dishes, drinks, special music
The Reliable Source is cooking up a buffet of Southeast Asian foods on Thursday, April 25, offering a wide array of authentic delicacies from the region. Experience the vibrant and diverse culinary traditions of Southeast Asia at the Club, along with a variety of tempting Southeast Asian cocktails. Accompanying it all, as a special treat, will be background music by Chinese musical artist Bing Xia. She will perform on the Chinese guzheng, or zheng, a plucked zither that is thought to be about 2,500 years old. The cost for the Southeast Asian buffet is $35 per person for Club members, and $45…
Type: News
Disinformation, Elections & Democracy: How journalists can spot and disarm current tactics to influence voters
Election Day 2024 will be one of the most consequential in U.S. history, and disinformation campaigns loom large in influencing millions of Americans on what’s really at stake when they head to polls this fall. Journalists across the country must be prepared with the skills to pre- and debunk conspiracy theories, misinformation, and more — well before Nov. 5. Register now to join the National Press Club Journalism Institute for a practical look at current tactics used by disinformation specialists to disrupt the 2024 election and what journalists can do to counter them. This virtual session…
Type: Event
American Legion Post 20 Meeting with Jennifer London
Author Profiling American Historical Figures to Speak at American Legion Post 20
Author Jennifer London is the featured speaker at the next meeting of the National Press Club's affiliated American Legion post. Post 20's luncheon meeting takes place on Wednesday, May 8 at noon in the Cosgrove Room. All Press Club members are invited. Dr. London plans to discuss her new book, Profiles in Character: Sixteen Americans and the Traits That Defined Them. The Americans profiled in her book include Ronald Reagan, Amelia Earhart, Frederick Douglass, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Harry Truman. Dr. London holds a Ph.D. in psychology from Ohio State University, and…
Type: Event
Photo Team to hear Washingtonian magazine photographer at meeting, TODAY
The Photography Team will hear about photographing the coronavirus pandemic from veteran photojournalist Evy Mages, a Washingtonian magazine photographer, 12 p.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, April 18. The program is free and open to Club members, with registration required. In a photo shot during the COVID-19 pandemic, Evy Mages captured this image of a priest offering outdoor confessionals. Photo: Evy Mages Evy Mages has been a staff photographer for the Washingtonian since 2016, and previously shot news and feature photos for newspapers and magazines worldwide, including The Washington Post, Daily…
Type: News
Photos: NPC Headliner with Joseph Stiglitz
Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz released the findings of a new study on the relationship between press freedom and advancing democratic values and economic development at an April 17, 2024 National Press Club Headliners event.
Type: Media
Voice of America and other agencies would be in danger in a second Trump administration, panelists say
Voice of America, Radio Free Asia and other government-funded news organizations claim a proud tradition of journalism free of political interference, but leaders are worried that status would change under a new Trump administration. Libby Liu lost her job as president of Radio Free Asia. As cause for concern, they cite past actions by conservative Trump appointees at the U.S. Agency for Global Media, the umbrella agency for Voice of America, the Office of Cuba Broadcasting, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia, the Middle East Broadcasting Networks and the Open Technology…
Type: News
INDEPENDENT TASK FORCE
INDEPENDENT TASK FORCE TO ANNOUNCE FINDINGS ON ISRAELI COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL LAW AND NATIONAL SECURITY MEMORANDUM-20 (NSM-20) When: Wednesday, April 24th, 10a.m. EST Where: Zenger Room, National Press Club, Washington, D.C. What: The Independent Task Force on the Application of National Security Memorandum-20 to Israel, an independent task force of subject matter experts on U.S. security assistance, human rights, international law, and military best practices, will announce the results of a report they have submitted to the U.S. Government in support of mandated reporting to…
Type: Event
Southeast Asian Buffet at the Reliable Source
Join us for an unforgettable evening of flavors and cultural delights at the Reliable Source on Thursday, April 25. Members are invited to indulge in a mouthwatering Southeast Asian buffet, offering a wide array of authentic delicacies from the region. Experience the vibrant and diverse culinary traditions of Southeast Asia without leaving the comforts of the Club. Immerse yourself in a delectable buffet spread featuring traditional dishes that will tantalize your taste buds. From aromatic curries to savory stir-fries, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Enhancing the dining experience,…
Type: Event