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Club wants to award you $750 for your best political writing and analysis from 2019
The National Press Club wants to see the best political reporting and writing from 2019 for its annual journalism contest. The best work will be recognized by the Lee Walczak Award for Political Analysis. This award is named in memory of Walczak, a Washington editor, bureau chief and White House correspondent who worked for Bloomberg News and Business Week. Entries should be one article or a series of no more than three articles on a consistent topic. Judges will consider entries that explain why things happen, putting them in context and look at what’s likely to happen next.…
Type: News
Journalism Institute to launch ‘Covering Coronavirus’ newsletter; move training online
In recognition of the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19, the National Press Club Journalism Institute is postponing all in-person programs for March and April and offering online-only training so that speakers and participants can join from anywhere they feel safe. To receive updates on Institute programming and other activities, please subscribe to the Institute newsletter or check the Institute website. To serve journalists and newsrooms during this challenging period, the Institute is also launching a Covering Coronavirus newsletter. It will be sent weekday afternoons and offer coverage…
Type: News
Reserve now for traditional Irish fare on St. Patrick's Day
National Press Club Members and their guests are invited for a St. Patrick’s buffet and celebration on Tuesday, March 17, starting at 5:30 p.m. for food and at 6:30 p.m. for music by popular guitarist Mat Palombo. There will be a special drinks and food for this occasion. The price of the buffet is $30 for Club members and $35 for nonmembers plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are encouraged for this event because it is usually a sold out event. Please contact us at 202-662-7443 or e-mail [email protected] Here are the drink specials: Bailey's Irish Floats $10 (made with vanilla ice cream,…
Type: News
Pub Quiz springs forward two weeks to Thursday, March 26
The National Press Club’s monthly staple, Pub Quiz, has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 26, at 7:00 p.m. in the Truman Lounge. For you dedicated pub quizzers, you know the drill: Bring your fellow smart Club members and friends and enjoy an evening of good times, good food and drinks and lots of fun prizes. For those new to Pub Quiz, this is your opportunity to enjoy the conviviality of members and friends that’s unique to the Club. If you’re flying solo and don’t have a team, fear not as emcee Marc Wojno will team you up. Why is Pub Quiz rescheduled to the end of the month? Simply…
Type: News
National Press Club presents Jazz & Journalism: the music of trumpet legend Chet Baker, March 19
The National Press Club is pleased to present an exclusive, live jazz concert celebrating the music of legendary jazz trumpeter Chet Baker, on Thursday, March 19 at 7:00 p.m., in the Club’s Fourth Estate Restaurant. Trumpeter Stan Engle, who hails from Baker’s home state of Oklahoma, will headline a quartet featuring acclaimed D.C. jazz musicians including bassist Herman Burney, Jr., pianist Peter Edelman and drummer Kelton Norris. The jam session is open to members and one guest for $8 each and to the general public for $20, which includes a heavy hors d’oeuvres buffet and soft drinks. …
Type: News
2020 State of the States Address (CANCELLED)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 11, 2020 Media contacts: Eric Wohlschlegel, 202-257-9506 or [email protected] James Nash, 202-624-3658 or [email protected] Tomorrow: Governor Larry Hogan to Deliver NGA’s Annual State of the State Address Will Focus on States’ Response to COVID-19 WASHINGTON – NGA Chair and Maryland Governor Larry Hogan will host a 2020 State of the States address on March 12 at The National Press Club in Washington, D.C. The State of the States address will focus on how governors are responding to COVID-19 on the front lines,…
Type: Event
Message from the National Press Club on COVID-19
Dear members of the National Press Club, Over the last several weeks, the leadership of the National Press Club has been closely monitoring the spread of this novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. The safety and security of our members, guests and staff has been and will always be our top priority. As such, we will continue to follow official CDC guidelines, and take every precaution to keep your Club safe and open as this situation develops. We have dramatically increased the frequency of our sanitation efforts within the Club, and have deployed automated hand sanitizers throughout the 13th and…
Type: News
NPR Investigative journalist joins panel exploring frivolous lawsuits intended to deter journalists
NPR investigative correspondent Cheryl W. Thompson has joined a panel of experts who will explore the impacts to freedom of information and expression of a rising tide of frivolous but expensive lawsuits against news organizations and other speakers that are seen as aimed at deterring journalism in the public interest. The moderated conversation will take place online from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17. The online only discussion is free for Club members and the public. Reservations by clicking here are required. A link to the virtual discussion will be shared with registered…
Type: News
The First Idea
Dr. Greenspan was interviewed about the book he co-wrote The First Idea: How Symbols, Language, and Intelligence Evolved from our Primate Ancestors to Modern Humans, published by Da Capo Press.
Type: Media
Forum for Ambazonia/Southern Cameroon
French-backed Genocidal Violence in the Southern Cameroons: A Forum on Ambazonian Independence Organization: Team Ambazonia Title: French-backed Genocidal Violence in the Southern Cameroons: A Forum on Ambazonian Independence Date: March 12, 2020 Media Contact: Dr. Herbert Y. Boh, 202-262-0422 Speakers: • Bruce Fein, Esquire, Constitutional Lawyer and Former Assoc. Deputy U.S. Attorney General; • Dr. Samuel Sako Ikome, Interim President, Ambazonia Interim Government; • Dr. Ebenezer Akwanga, African People's…
Type: Event