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Former FBI agent Peter Strzok examines Russian election interference, Sept. 30
Del Wilber, a National Press Club board member, will host a Zoom discussion at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, with former FBI agent Peter Strzok about his new book, "Compromised," which examines his long career fighting Russian spies and his controversial firing. To join this Zoom discussion email del wilber at [email protected]. A zoom link will be sent to those who register. Strzok was the lead agent in the investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server and later spearheaded the FBI probe into Russian interference in the 2016 campaign. He was fired in 2018 from the…
Type: News
NPC Communicators Lunch and Learn: How to Communicate Effectively with Congress
Many communications campaigns support legislative or regulatory advocacy efforts, and it is helpful to better understand best practices for working with members of Congress and their staff. Join the Communicators Team of the National Press Club for a virtual conversation about meaningful ways to work with federal lawmakers and stakeholders. It will be conducted during a Zoom videoconference on Thursday, Oct. 8 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. EDT. Registration is free and available to Club members only. Public affairs is by far one of the most beneficial yet overlooked tactics in the strategic…
Type: Event
Catholic Church Compliance Audit
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops will held a news conference on a second report on the implementation of the "Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People." Mr. Gavin was from the agency that carried out the compliance audit. Following their remarks they answered questions from reporters.
Type: Media
National Press Club, Journalism Institute speak out against wrongful conviction of journalist Maria Ressa
The following is a statement from National Press Club President Michael Freedman and National Press Club Journalism Institute President Angela Greiling Keane on the conviction yesterday in a Manila, Phllippines, court of Maria Ressa, executive editor of Rappler: "We are deeply concerned and disappointed to learn of the conviction of crusading journalist Maria Ressa on charges of cyber libel. The government of the Philippines has repeatedly charged Ms. Ressa over the last several years with a variety of bogus counts trying very hard to get something to stick. Make no mistake they are looking…
Type: News
Ranking of Courts in the U.S.
Officials released a report by the American Tort Reform Association on the worst courts in the U.S. Among the issues they addressed were the amount of time spent by courts on seemingly frivolous cases, the operation of the judicial process, financial awards, and numbers of settlements out of court. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
1976 Club President Bob Alden dies
Robert Alden, a former Washington Post editor, was the 1976 National Press Club president. Photo: Marie Marzi for The Washington Post. Former National Press Club President Robert Alden, who had been an active member for more than six decades, died June 7 at his home in McLean at the age of 87. The cause was complications from Alzheimer’s disease, his wife, Diane Alden, told the Washington Post. Alden had been a Washington Post news and layout editor for 48 years, helping to design and lay out the newspaper’s first section with stories that included the assassination of President John F.…
Type: News
Institute program on creating compelling visuals, June 17
If you’re a reporter, editor, social-media manager now handling (or who wants to handle) quick-turn graphics, get a head start with our tips for designing visuals when it’s not usually part of your job. Register now for this Zoom webinar, which is scheduled for June 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The first part will be a presentation, followed by a question-and-answer session with participants. Beth Francesco, the National Press Club Journalism Institute’s senior director, plans to share best practices, tools you have at your disposal from home, and exercises for creating visuals…
Type: News
Deadline approaching to show off best coverage of aerospace, defense and airline industry
For those who cover aerospace, defense and the airline industry, the time is now to get your entries in for the National Press Club journalism contest. The cost of an entry is free for Club members and $75 for non-members. The deadline is June 30. Send your entry in online, or if you prefer, it can be mailed in to the Club, as long as it is mailed by the deadline. The Club is looking for the best work from 2019 about the issues, trends and watchdog journalism about these industries for the Michael A. Dornheim award. This award is presented in celebration of the career of the late Michael…
Type: News
Sec. Scalia to Address Economic Recovery At Launch of National Coronavirus Commission’s Final Report
WASHINGTON—The National Coronavirus Recovery Commission will unveil its final report to save both lives and livelihoods at a virtual event at The National Press Club including a keynote address from United States Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia. A project of The Heritage Foundation, The National Coronavirus Recovery Commission recommends an all-of-society approach to recovery recognizing that good public health policy is good economic policy. The commission’s final report includes 265 recommendations for governments at every level, the private sector, and civil society to move America…
Type: Event
Back again! Virtual Pub Quiz set for Thursday, June 18, 7 p.m.
You know the expression “third time’s a charm?” Well, the National Press Club’s third Virtual Pub Quiz – set for June 18 at 7 p.m. is sure to be one heck of an appealing shindig of online trivia and social levity, all from the comfort (or confines) of your home. Although the world is still social distancing, Virtual Pub Quiz is still a great opportunity for Club members and friends to connect with each other and to make new friends, too. And, through Zoom, it’s easy to play: Form a team with at least three members and then have each member register here Don’t have a team? Don’t worry. Just…
Type: News