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Help Club share your stories of distancing, virus coverage
National Press Club operations in our physical facility may be suspended, but our community is always open. During this period of social distancing, we want to hear from you, our members. Connect with us on our social platforms and let us know how you’re doing. Tag us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using @PressClubDC. How are you coping with isolation? Has your organization instituted a work from home policy? Are you on the front lines covering the virus for your news operation? Send a tweet, post a photo to Instagram, share a post on Facebook, let us know how you’re spending your days…
Type: News
Trump 'working very hard' to win Austin Tice release
Freelance journalist Austin Tice has been missing in Syria for seven years. President Donald Trump offered new optimism for the fate of freelance journalist Austin Tice Thursday, saying he is “working very hard with Syria” to win Tice’s release seven years after he went missing. “We hope the Syrian government will do that,” Trump said. “We are counting on them to do that.” Tice, an award-winning journalist and Marine veteran, was taken hostage while reporting from Syria in 2012. He is the only U.S. journalist being held overseas. Trump appealed to the…
Type: News
National Press Club and Journalism Institute Optimistic Over POTUS Statements On Austin Tice
The Following is a statement by National Press Club President Michael Freedman on the President's mention of Austin Tice in today's briefing: President Trump began today's press conference by calling on the Syrian government to "work with us" to free journalist Austin Tice. The National Press Club and the Journalism Institute are grateful that work is being done with Syria to bring him home. May it be soon. We are pleased for his family which has worked so hard to make this possible and appreciative of the good work of Robert O'Brien and others. We will be monitoring the situation and are…
Type: News
Update-1: Former NSC director talks global security
National security is the focus of the latest edition of Update-1, the National Press Club podcast. Club Broadcast/Podcast Team member Lincoln Smith speaks with John Lenczowski, founder and president of the Institute of World Politics, which is dedicated to teaching the art of statecraft. Lenczowski is a former director of European and Soviet Affairs on the National Security Council. They discuss some books and lectures relating to the state of today's global strategic environment, including Eric Hoffer’s book "The True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements," and the Kuklinski…
Type: News
NPC, NPCJI condemn China’s expulsion of U.S. journalists
The National Press Club and the National Press Club Journalism Institute condemn China’s decision to expel American journalists working for the United States’ biggest newspapers. “During this time of extraordinary international uncertainty and fear about the spread and ramifications of the coronavirus, slamming the door on independent journalism serves no good purpose for the people of the world,” said Club President Michael Freedman. “In fact, this action will likely backfire on Beijing, which badly needs to stabilize its economy from the effects of COVID-19," Freedman added. "That is far…
Type: News
Friedheim Library offers online office hours by email, Slack
The Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library will be open for digital office hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, starting March 17. National Press Club members who want help finding an expert source, searching Lexis Nexis, or just want some virtual company, can join our Library Slack channel for the fastest response. Send your name and email address to [email protected], and we’ll help you get set up in Slack. You can also email requests for resources to [email protected]. The library is overseen by the National Press Club Journalism Institute staff, which is working…
Type: News
Club suspends in-person services for 14 days
The National Press Club Board of Governors voted unanimously Monday night, March 16, to suspend the Club’s in-person services for members and guests for a minimum of 14 days in response to the dangers posed by the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic. The suspension of activity commenced immediately after the vote. It shuttered operations in the Fourth Estate and Reliable Source restaurants, the members-only gym and the resource library. After two weeks, the board will reevaluate the situation and may vote to further extend the suspension of operations. The Club will not be completely…
Type: News
A Message From National Press Club President Michael Freedman
National Press Club Colleagues, As always, our top priority is the health and safety of our members, our dedicated staff, and our guests. To best protect us all in the midst of the escalating coronavirus pandemic, the National Press Club Board of Governors has voted unanimously to immediately suspend in-person services to Club members and guests for a minimum two-week (14-day) period (beginning Monday evening, March 16). During this time, staff members whose duties can be performed remotely will telework. All full-time employees will be paid. Controlled, limited access may be permitted for…
Type: News
One of Ourselves
Mr. Carroll was interviewed about his book One of Ourselves: John Fitzgerald Kennedy in Ireland, published by Images from the Past.
Type: Media
St. Patrick's Day buffet canceled
The St. Patrick's Day buffet scheduled for March 17 in the Reliable Source has been canceled due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus outbreak. The decision was made to adhere to the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for social distancing.
Type: News