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Reporters vs. trolls: Journalists have new resources to combat online harassment
Reporters tormented by online harassment have some new resources. A discussion at the National Press Club on Friday explored the problem as three reporters talked with three people who study the issue. Reporter Jonathan Weisman of The New York Times outlined a 2016 incident when his tweet excerpting someone else's column on fascism brought a response addressing him as "(((Weisman)))," a way that anti-Semites mark the name of someone they think is Jewish. Weisman said the exchange soon produced "an absolute avalanche of anti-Semitic hate that just flowed through my Twitter (and) eventually…
Type: News
Enchiladas, tostadas on menu for pre-Cinco de Mayo celebration, Friday, May 4, in the Reliable Source
National Press Club members and their guests are invited for a Cinco de Mayo celebration on Friday, May 4, at the Reliable Source. A special menu and cocktails will be available along with Club members' taco bar from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. All cocktails are $8 plus tax and tip. Cinco de Mayo Dinner menu May 4 Vegetarian cheese and green chili enchiladas $12 Tostada salad with deep spicy flour tortilla bowl, spiced chicken, pico de gallo, guacamole, pepper jack cheese and barbeque ranch dressing $16 Pescado Veracruz, sautéed white fish in mild tomato sauce with olives and capers over white…
Type: News
Fill your social calendar with fun events at the Reliable Source
Fill your after work hours with Happy Hour, Cinco de Mayo and more at the Reliable Source. Events in May include: Thursday, May 3: NPC Young Members Happy Hour – 5:30 p.m. – Truman Lounge Friday, May 4: Cinco de Mayo celebration starting at 5:30 p.m. – Special drinks and food available for the occasion – Reliable Source Thursday, May 10: NPC Pub Quiz – 7 p.m. – Truman Lounge Thursday, May 24: – Spanish Dinner starting at 5:30 p.m. – Reliable Source
Type: News
Anthony Scaramucci praises Trump’s political instincts, use of Twitter
Former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci said President Donald Trump has great political instincts, and his use of Twitter is an effective way to appeal to his supporters. Scaramucci, who was fired from his position last year after 11 days, said Trump was smart to identify the disaffection of the working class and build his 2016 campaign on it. “You may not like his syntax or certain ways that he approaches things, but he's got very, very good political instincts and he's very, very intelligent,” Scaramucci said at a National Press Club Headliners Newsmaker press…
Type: News
Battle of Midway author to speak at NPC American Legion Post 20 meeting May 31
Battle of Midway expert Jim D'Angelo will discuss his recently published book, "Victory at Midway: The Battle That Changed the Course of World War II," at a luncheon meeting of the National Press Club's American Legion Post 20 at noon on Thursday, May 31, in the McClendon Room. The speaker portion of the meeting is open to all Club members. The 76th anniversary of the famed battle is on Monday, June 4. While most military historians and authors have considered the Battle of Midway the turning point of war in the Pacific, D'Angelo argues that the devastating U.S. naval victory over Japanese…
Type: News
In praise of bean and beets: Meatless Taco Night in Reliable Source Friday
The Reliable Source is offering something completely different for Taco Night on Friday, April 27. During the regular Taco Night hours, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., soy and plant based proteins will replace the usual ground beef, fish, chicken or turkey. Some of the “meatless meat” will be of a ground beef-like texture; others will be combinations of beans, corn and other legumes. The regular side items will be the same: beans, cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, taco shells and tortilla chips. As usual, both a spicy mix and neutral “meat” will be offered. The Reliable Source has been offering one…
Type: News
World Press Freedom Day news conference to highly cases of four journalists who risked lives, May 3
In recognition of World Press Freedom Day, the National Press Club and its non-profit affiliate NPC Journalism Institute, will hold a news conference Thursday, May 3, to discuss developments in the cases of four journalists who are recent recipients of one of the Club’s highest honors, the John Aubuchon Press Freedom award. The news conference will be held at 1 p.m. in the Club’s Bloomberg Room. There is no charge to attend however RSVPs are required. Register here. Emilio Gutierrez, a Mexican journalist who entered this country legally nine years ago to seek asylum after receiving death…
Type: News
Get a head start on Cinco de Mayo with First Friday Taco Night, May 4
This month’s First Friday Taco Night celebrates Cinco de Mayo (a day early). Special cocktails for the evening to go along with National Press Club members' taco bar on May 4 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. All cocktail are $8 plus tax and tip. Cocktails Menu:· The NPC PalomaThe Paloma is one of the more traditional mixed drinks enjoyed throughout Mexico: tequila with sweet, tart grapefruit juice, lime and sugar · The Mexi-tiniOrange is the premiere flavor of this Mexi-tini, which features orange-infused vodka, tequila and orange juice · The I Wanna GrenadaTequila with grapefruit juice and topped…
Type: News
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross discusses economic growth at May 14 Luncheon
Wilbur Ross, the 39th Secretary of Commerce, will discuss how the Department of Commerce is creating conditions for economic growth and opportunity for the people of the United States at a National Press Club Headliners Luncheon on Monday, May 14. Ross is a regular fixture on cable news discussing our nation’s looming trade war with China and his recent decision to overrule officials in the Census Bureau, an agency housed within the Department of Commerce, on the inclusion of a controversial citizenship question in the 2020 census. Lunch will be served in the Club’s Ballroom at 12:30 p.m.,…
Type: News
Seawolf and the Submarine Industrial Base
Former Admiral Carlisle Trost discussed the impact proposed cuts in the production of Seawolf submarines would have on the defense industry.
Type: Media