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Did you know? Monday through Thursday Happy Hours
Did you know that the Reliable Source pub on the 14th floor of the National Press Club hosts happy hour every Monday through Thursday, year-round? Happy hour starts at 5 p.m. and ends at 8 p.m. It features drinks under $4, complimentary appetizers and the famous NPC popcorn. It is a must hit after work destination. Plus you can make a night of it. Dinner reservations can be made by contacting Mesfin Mekonen at 202-662-7443 or by email at [email protected]. For more information about your membership benefits, please send an email to [email protected].
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Senator Murphy to Discuss Guns at Thursday Sept. 8 NPC Luncheon
With former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton talking about expanded background checks for gun buyers and a ban on gun sales to those on the terrorist watch list, and businessman Donald Trump getting millions of dollars in support from the National Rifle Association, gun control will be an issue in the fall presidential campaign. The topic will be addressed by U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, the Connecticut Democrat who led a filibuster to force votes on gun control measures, at a National Press Club luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 8. Murphy also spoke at the Democratic National Convention. Murphy'…
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Media Law for Journalists: A Legal Workshop and Editorial Roundtable Tuesday Sept. 20,
The National Press Club Journalism Institute and the Media Law Resource Center Institute will present a one-day workshop aimed at freelancers, bloggers and other independent journalists working without the benefit of a legal department. Leading media attorneys will address libel, privacy, newsgathering and the Freedom of Information Act, copyright, digital law, and other issues. The day will conclude with a roundtable of prominent journalists discussing career paths, story pitches, and the ups and downs of being a journalist in 2016. Admission to the Tuesday, Sept. 20 event in the First…
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"Dark money" in politics – the ABCs of 501(c) 4s Tuesday Sept. 13
As we approach the time of year when campaign ads take over your television, the National Press Club Journalism Institute and the club’s Professional Development Committee will present a program on the so-called “dark money” that pays for some of those ads. The program will be Tuesday, Sept. 13 starting at 6:30 in the Club's Zenger Room. Admission is $10 for the public, $5 for NPC members. Tickets are required; RSVP using this link Along with a discussion of how top pros in campaign finance journalism cover the flood of money in politics, the program will cover why some donations and…
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Mayor Dixon on Her First 100 Days in Office
Mayor Dixon talked about why people elected her to office with 86 percent of the vote. She is the first African-American woman to serve as a mayor of a major U.S. city. She talked about the problems that faced the city of Washington, DC when she took office, such as crime, bureaucracy, crime, and a loss of hope in any real change. She said that now people are letting go of old habits and old assumptions. There are new administrators in every level of her administration. She said that she is living up to her promises, but a "new ethic and a new attitude" is more than a 100-day agenda. The city…
Type: Media
NPC Podcast: Snapchat Becoming More of a Journalistic Tool
Snapchat claims more than 100 million daily users who average 25 to 30 minutes a day on the messaging app. But until recently, Snapchat was mostly for sending pictures, video or text that disappeared after a couple viewings. That made it an interesting app for journalists to write about, but not necessarily to use for finding story ideas or promoting their work. Emily Rasowsky, the director of marketing strategy at Social Driver, a Washington-based digital marketing agency, joins National Press Club member Zach Everson on a Club podcast to explain Snapchat’s recent updates that make it much…
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Bring the family for a magical morning with Marvin and Deborah Kalb on Saturday, Aug. 27
Travel back in time to meet George Washington during a magical morning for the whole family at the National Press Club. On Saturday, Aug. 27, at 11 a.m., the NPC Book and Author Committee will present a family-friendly Book Rap with Deborah Kalb, author of "The President and Me: George Washington and The Magic Hat." The event will also feature crafts, magic and refreshments. Deborah Kalb will be interviewed by legendary journalist Marvin Kalb, who also happens to be her dad! The book, targeted to youngsters seven and up, tells the tale of a fifth-grade boy struggling to find his place after…
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Thursday Sept. 15 New Orleans Jazz & Dinner
By popular demand, the Greater U Street Jazz Collective plans to entertain National Press Club members and guests at a New Orleans Jazz and Dinner event on Thursday, Sept. 15. The NPC’s Reliable Source plans to begin serving dinner at 5:30 p.m. and music in the Truman Lounge is set at 6:00 p.m. To reserve a space, please contact the Reliable Source at [email protected] or 202-662-7443. A revised special New Orleans-style food and drink menu is planned: AppetizersCatfish nuggets with Cajun dipping sauce $7Oysters and cream tarts in puff pastry with Andouille sausage (6 or 12); $12 or $20Fried okra…
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Jones: Legion aims to ease transition to civilian life for service men and women
"Transition to civilian life is still a challenge for our service men and women," Verna Jones, executive director in charge of the American Legion's Washington office, told a meeting of NPC American Legion Post 20 on Aug. 17. "It is surprising how unprepared many are" despite efforts by the military to prepare service personnel for life as civilians, she said. "The American Legion is available to help." Jones, the first woman to serve as an executive director of the 2.2 million-member veterans organization, cited the Legion's education, job fairs and other programs to assist veterans in…
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Toastmasters meets Tonight at 7 p.m. in the McClendon Room
Practice different speaking styles – extemporaneous and planned, humorous and serious – and develop your leadership skills at Toastmasters at the National Press Club. The next meeting is Monday, Aug. 22, at 7 p.m. Toastmasters meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month, and all meetings are open to Club members and the public. Toastmasters also serves as a platform to practice delivering a policy piece or other technical speech. You’ll be amazed at the things people do and know. Recent stories included a 9/11 traverse across the city on that fateful day and the adventures of being a…
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