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Learn to create attention-grabbing graphics at Journalism Institute workshop, Friday
Whether online or in print, attractive visuals can make the difference in whether a reader engages with a story. Learn how to uncover and build charts, social cards and other creative graphics during “Design Hacks: How to create attention-grabbing visuals” on Friday, April 30, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The workshop is designed for reporters, editors, social media managers and other “non-visual” journalists and communicators who want to gain design skills that will enhance their story packages. Beth Francesco, the National Press Club Journalism Institute’s senior director, will share best…
Type: News
Southern Poverty Law Center president says Trump, social media fueled surge in far-right, white nationalist ideology
Far-right extremism and white nationalist sentiment in the United States have reached a boiling point, Margaret Huang, president and CEO of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) said Friday at a National Press Club Headliners event. “We’re facing a crisis of far-right extremism and deep threats to our democracy," Huang told National Press Club President Lisa Nicole Matthews. "We all saw this threat on January 6 when the pro-Trump mob led by white nationalists and other far-right extremists rampaged through the Capitol in an attempt to stop Congress from certifying the Electoral College votes…
Type: News
Enter your best diplomatic and foreign policy coverage for an NPC award, deadline May 17
There is still time to enter your best 2020 diplomatic and foreign policy coverage in the National Press Club’s annual journalism contest. The deadline is May 17. Details on all the awards can be found online. Named for Edwin M. Hood, a distinguished diplomatic correspondent for The Associated Press and a founding member of the National Press Club, these awards recognize excellence in reporting diplomacy and foreign policy. Entrants must demonstrate an understanding of American foreign policy and how foreign affairs affect those policies. Entries can be a single article or broadcast or a…
Type: News
Communicator Legend Dinner features former White House press secretary Joe Lockhart, tomorrow
Joe Lockhart, a corporate spokesperson and communications consultant best known for being former President Bill Clinton's White House press secretary, will be the featured guest at a National Press Club Communicator Legend Dinnertime Conversation at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 29. The one-hour program, which will be conducted via Zoom, is free and open only to Club members, who may register online. Joe Lockhart served as former President Bill Clinton's press secretary. During the session, Lockhart will talk about his career path from politics to corporations, and the importance of…
Type: News
Deadline Monday: Tell President Biden to bring journalist Austin Tice home to his family
Award-winning journalist, veteran Marine Corps captain, and Georgetown Law student Austin Tice has been detained in Syria since 2012. Please join the #FreeAustinTice campaign for his safe, swift return by encouraging your Members of Congress to send a letter to President Biden pressing him to make Austin's safe return a top priority. The deadline for Members to act has been extended to April 19, so send them a message now. You’ll find a pre-written letter ready to send to your lawmaker. The process takes less than a minute to complete. Every letter you and your network send to Congress will…
Type: News
Surprise mom with Mother's Day meal kit from National Press Club kitchen
Give your mother the gift of brunch with all the fixings with a meal kit from the National Press Club's online store. Mother's Day is this Sunday, May 9. The Mother's Day Brunch kit serves four people and costs $120. National Press Club members receive a 15% discount with the coupon code member. Curbside pickup is available on Friday, May 7. Pre-order for delivery. The meal kit includes: Smoked salmon and bagels with accompaniments, including red onion, capers, tomato, cream cheese, cucumbers, egg and fresh dill, thin sliced lemon wedges Deviled eggs Petite cinnamon rolls Bruschetta with…
Type: News
Medicaid and Federal Spending Programs
Mr. Gingrich talked about the future of the Medicaid system and federal spending levels, health care reform, the role of the federal government in protecting and providing for citizens, and other issues. He also responded to questions submitted from the audience.
Type: Media
Turkish correspondent shares harrowing experiences, discusses US-Turkish relations with Club's ICC
Reporter Amberin Zaman Reporter Amberin Zaman, on one of her first assignments, arrived in a small mountain village in Nagorno-Karabakh, a region in Armenia just seized by Azerbaijani forces, in the dead of winter 1991. There she encountered a woman and her young son, staring at her imploringly. A hostage, she soon realized. Before she could investigate, however, a drunk Azerbaijani commander “decided he wanted to have his way with me," she recalled. Stalling for time, Zaman challenged the man to a game of backgammon. Zaman summoned all her skill, saying a silent prayer each time she…
Type: News
NPC Communicator Legend Dinnertime Conversation with Former White House Press Secretary Joe Lockhart
Joe Lockhart, a corporate spokesperson and communications consultant, and also known for being former President Bill Clinton's White House press secretary, will be the featured guest at the National Press Club's Communicator Legend Dinnertime Conversation -- via Zoom -- on Thursday, April 29 from 6-7 p.m. During the session, Lockhart will talk about his career path from politics to corporations and the importance of communicators having a seat in the C-Suite to advise business decisions. He also will take questions from Club members joining the call. In addition to Clinton, Lockhart served as…
Type: Event
The American Conservative’s 5th Annual Crony Capitalism Conference
The American Conservative’s 5th Annual Crony Capitalism Conference COVID Cronyism: How Government-Industry Ties Shaped Our Pandemic Response Wednesday April 21, 2021 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. The National Press Club, Ballroom, 529 14th St. NW, Washington 8:30 a.m. Light Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Welcome, Emile Doak, Executive Director, The American Conservative Opening Remarks, Ambassador C. Boyden Gray 9:30 a.m. Keynote Address, James DeMint, Chairman of the Conservative Partnership Institute (CPI) and former US senator…
Type: Event