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Middle East Peace Talks
Mr. Kuttab and Dr. Hassassian spoke about legal and human rights in the Middle East peace process. Mr. Kuttab explained the complex legal structure of the Israeli occupied territories. Dr. Hassassian traced the experiences of the Palestinian people under Israeli rule in the occupied territories.
Type: Media
Craigslist founder Craig Newmark: Investigative reporting is 'immune system of democracy'
Investigative reporting is critical to protecting democracy, Craigslist founder Craig Newmark said at a National Press Club Headliners Luncheon Sept. 24. Newmark spoke just a day after announcing he would be investing $20 million in a new investigative journalism nonprofit called The Markup, a collaboration with former reporters from ProPublica. He said that work from what was traditionally print publications is vital given the rise of deception and misinformation that often comes from the highest levels of government. "For what's done in print journalism, that's specifically and most of all…
Type: News
Raffle items added to NPC Spelling Bee, Sept. 27; tickets available now
Coming up this week is the National Press Club Spelling Bee on Thursday, Sept.27, starting 7 p.m. Exciting raffle items have just been announced. To learn more about the event and purchase tickets, please click here. There will also be drinks and food available. The raffle items include gifts and prizes from:City WineryDel Frisco'sBastille Brasserie and Wine BarLe Kon MexicanPennsylvania 6The Dish and DramThe Daily DishDuke's GroceryRadiator at Mason and Rook Southeastern Roastery Coffee This event is a fundraiser for the National Press Club Journalism Institute. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and…
Type: News
New quotas undermine independence of immigration judges, union head says
The independence of immigration judges is being threatened by new quotas and deadlines being implemented Oct. 1 by U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, Judge Ashley Tabaddor, a federal immigration judge in Los Angeles, told a National Press Club Headliners news conference Sept. 21. Speaking in her role as president of the National Association of Immigration Judges, a union representing more than 300 immigration judges throughout the country, Tabaddor said judges will be required to complete a quota of 700 cases per year or risk being fired. In addition, judges will be expected to complete 95…
Type: News
Former Education Secretary Duncan says Trump authoritarian, doesn't want educated citizens
Arne Duncan, who served seven years as President Barack Obama's Secretary of Education, described President Donald Trump as an "authoritarian leader" who calls the press "the enemy of the people" and says he is the only source of truth. "It's a very, very scary thing," Duncan declared in response to a question at a Headliners Book Event Sept. 20 at the National Press Club. He said the president "doesn't want independent thinkers" and "only wants people to listen to him." The Trump administration has stopped talking about any of the education goals President Obama set to improve high school…
Type: News
Air Force Secretary to address the future of American air power at 9/26 luncheon
Heather Wilson, the 24th Secretary of the U.S. Air Force, will deliver an address on “The Future of American Air Power in the 21st Century” at a National Press Club Headliners Luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 26. Lunch will be served in the Holeman Lounge at 12:30 p.m., with remarks beginning at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session ending at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $25 for Club members (members may purchase two tickets at this rate) and $39 for all other non-member tickets. To buy tickets, click here. The remarks by Secretary Wilson will also cover topics including plans for future space…
Type: News
Al Jazeera Director General to speak at NPC Luncheon, Oct. 2
Dr. Mostefa Souag, director general of Al Jazeera, will appear at a National Press Club Headliners Luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 2, to discuss what the future looks like for the Al Jazeera Media Network. Lunch will be served in the Holeman Lounge at 12:30 p.m., with remarks beginning at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session ending at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $25 for Club members (members may purchase two tickets at this rate) and $39 for all other non-member tickets. They can be reserved by clicking here. To submit a question for the speaker in advance, put ALJAZEERA in the subject line…
Type: News
Tonight: Preview Nicole Kidman/Russell Crowe film "Boy Erased"
In celebration of LGBT History Month, the Mattachine Society of Washington will present a sneak preview of the upcoming Nicole Kidman/Russell Crowe feature “Boy Erased” at a National Press Club Headliners event at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12. The event, which includes a conversation with the film’s real-life subjects, Martha Conley and her son Garrard, will be held in the conference rooms. Tickets are $5 for Club members (members may purchase two tickets at this rate) and $10 for the general public. Tickets can be purchased online. “Boy Erased,” set to be released in theaters by Focus Features…
Type: News
Whitman & Bharara to release recommendations for cleaning up Washington, Oct. 2
Former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara and former New Jersey Governor Christine Todd Whitman will, at a National Press Club Newsmaker event on Tuesday, Oct. 2, announce recommendations to strengthen government ethics and safeguard against improper interference in the work of law enforcement. This news conference by Bharara and Whitman, co-chairs of the National Task Force on the Rule of Law and Democracy, will be held at 10 a.m. in the Bloomberg Room. The event is open to credentialed media and Club members free of charge, but registration is required. Register online. The task force is comprised…
Type: News
Dan Abrams to discuss new historic legal thriller, Sept. 24
Dan Abrams, author and ABC News chief legal affairs anchor, will discuss his new book, “Lincoln’s Last Trial,” at the National Press Club on Monday, Sept. 24. The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the conference rooms. Tickets are $5 for Club members and $10 for the general public. To buy tickets, click here. When purchasing tickets for this event online, buyers will also have the option of purchasing copies of the book at check-out. The event will feature a discussion with the author, an audience question-and-answer session, and a book signing. This historic legal thriller covers the…
Type: News