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Connie Lawn honored at ceremony marking her long career in journalism
Longtime National Press Club member Connie Lawn was honored at a ceremony Thursday with a key to her hometown of Long Branch, N.J., and Mayor Adam Schneider proclaiming Nov. 22, 2016, as “Connie Lawn Day.” She once described her hometown this way: “Long Branch gave me a toughness I have needed to survive in the challenging worlds of reporting, politics, and business. Every day, as I go to work at the White House or some other locale (which I have covered since 1968), I say to myself, ‘Pretty good for a punk kid from Long Branch!’” Lawn, who began her journalism career in 1968, has received…
Type: News
Celebrate the holidays tonight with jazz and a special buffet
The Club's annual holiday buffet takes place tonight, featuring music from the U Street Collective Jazz. The price of the buffet is $24 for Club members and $28 for nonmembers. Dinner will be served beginning at 5:30 p.m. and the music will begin at 6 p.m. in the Truman Lounge. To reserve space, please contact the Reliable Source at RS @press.org or 202-662-7443 Here's the special menu for that evening: SoupSpiced pumpkin soup with gruyere croutons SaladSpinach with sugared cranberries, oranges, cinnamon pecans and ginger dressingGreen salad with pomegranates, spiced apples, goat cheese and…
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Did you know? Spouse memberships make great holiday gifts
Get your spouse the perfect holiday gift with a National Press Club membership. Spouse memberships are just $10 a month or $120 annually and include nearly all of the same privileges offered to fellow members. Go to http://www.press.org/membership/application/spousal to set up the membership. The membership is great for spouses and domestic partners who are journalists, communications professionals or those who enjoy attending club events. They will have use of both restaurants, the fitness center, the Journalism Institute and the business center. In addition, Spouse/Partner members can serve…
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National Press Club Alarmed at Judge's Unconstitutional "Prior Restraint"
The National Press Club on Wednesday expressed dismay over a New Jersey judge’s unconstitutional decision to block a newspaper from publishing information it lawfully obtained regarding a child custody case. Mercer County Judge Craig Corson recently issued a temporary injunction preventing The Trentonian from publishing the information, which pertains to a custody case involving a five-year-old. The information comes from a complaint in the child custody case, which, as a Family Court matter, is not public. But the information in the complaint is of public interest because the custody case…
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An Actor's Perspective
Sir Peter Ustinov, actor, novelist, playwright, screenwriter and producer, spoke to the National Press Club on his long career in drama. A versatile actor in movies, plays and operas, Sir Ustinov recalled his experiences in a long career in the arts, his British upbringing, and his participation in the British army. He voiced optimism at the future of mankind, since communication is increasing while embarking upon a war seems more and more like suicide. Sir Peter punctuated his remarks with impersonations of public and private figures, including President Bush.
Type: Media
Muslimgirl.com founder to speak at Jan. 18 Book Rap
Amani Al-Khatahtbeh, founder and editor of MuslimGirl.com, plans to discuss her book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, at a National Press Club Book Rap on Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 6:30 p.m., in the Club's conference rooms. Tickets are $5 for Club members and $10 for the public. Go to http://www.press.org/events/npc-book-rap-amani-al-khatahtbeh-author-mus… to buy tickets. Books can be purchased online at the same time as tickets or at the event. No outside books or memorabilia are permitted. Proceeds from this event benefit the non-profit affiliate of the Club, its journalism institute, which…
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Journalism Institute to offer press freedom fellowship
The National Press Club's Journalism Institute will establish a Press Freedom Fellowship in order to shine a light on barriers to press freedoms abroad and in the United States. The institute invites individuals with expertise or interest in this field to apply for the fellowship, a one-year, part-time position. A monthly stipend will be provided. Ideal candidates will have experience both as a journalist and a manager and will: -- Monitor press freedom issues, and, as necessary, write press releases and blog posts -- Advise the Club president and the Institute board on the need for…
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'Sanctuary Cities' subject of Newmaker today
Supporters and opponents of the practice of some U.S. cities to protect unauthorized immigrants from federal immigration authorities will be discussed at noon today at the National Press Club's Zenger Room. The speakers at the Newsmaker press conference will be Jessica Vaughan of the Center for Immigration Studies and William Stock of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Vaughan said so-called sanctuary cities present a significant public safety problem as more than 15,000 criminal aliens that U.S. Customs and Immigration sought to deport were instead released into the general…
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Last chance to register for Tuesday's inaugural coverage workshop
You'll need credentials to cover the presidential inauguration and related events next month. Laura Lytle, director of the Senate Daily Press Gallery; Justin Wilson, director of the Senate Periodicals Press Gallery; and Alex Stroman, deputy director of communications for the 2017 Presidential Inaugural Committee will take you through the process of applying for the different credentials you'll need, depending on your assignment on Jan. 20. The program begins at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. The deadline for credentials to cover the actual ceremony at the Capitol is Thursday; the Presidential Inaugural…
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Toastmasters meets Monday
The National Press Club's Toastmasters group will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in the McClendon Room. Admission is free. Participates will practice prepared deliveries, get to think on their feet when responding to spontaneous questions, and listen to others while sharing feedback. The group regularly meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 7 p.m., though will not meet Dec. 26.
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