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Taking Charge as a Freelancer: Join National Press Club Journalism Institute for an in-person workshop, Dec. 8

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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Hear from editors about how to craft pitches that catch their attention and ultimately get a green light.

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  • Hear from editors about how to craft pitches that catch their attention and ultimately get a green light.
  • Continue the conversation at the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library, or if you are an NPC member or know one, head on upstairs for taco night and a drink.
  • The National Press Club is located at 529 14th St. NW, the entrance at the corner of F & 14th Streets NW, in downtown Washington.
  • The club is on the 13th floor of the historic National Press Building.

Press Club leaders urge Biden administration to act immediately on Alsu Kurmasheva's detention

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement from Eileen O'Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on Russia's detention of Russian American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement from Eileen O'Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on Russia's detention of Russian American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva.
  • "We urge the U.S. government to immediately designate Alsu Kurmasheva's imprisonment as an unlawful and wrongful detention.
  • The Biden administration is taking too long to make this important designation.
  • Secretary Antony Blinken and officials at the State Department should act swiftly to ensure Alsu is freed from her unjust detention.

Press Club leaders condemn violent threats against Jewish, Muslim journalists

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement from Eileen O'Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the disturbing rise of violent rhetoric and other threats against journalists involved in coverage of the Israel-Hamas war.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement from Eileen O'Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the disturbing rise of violent rhetoric and other threats against journalists involved in coverage of the Israel-Hamas war.
  • "We strongly condemn the rise in hateful rhetoric, threats and calls for violence against journalists.
  • "Since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, there have been numerous journalists, both Israeli and Palestinian, Jewish and Muslim, who have received threats.
  • Founded in 1908, the National Press Club is the world's leading professional organization for journalists.

Press Club leaders condemn arrests of Alabama newspaper reporter and publisher

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement from Eileen O'Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the reported arrests of Atmore News reporter Don Fletcher and publisher Sherry Digmon on Oct. 27 on charges of disclosing grand jury information.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement from Eileen O'Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the reported arrests of Atmore News reporter Don Fletcher and publisher Sherry Digmon on Oct. 27 on charges of disclosing grand jury information.
  • "We are outraged that local authorities in Escambia County, Alabama, arrested and charged Atmore News reporter Don Fletcher and publisher Sherry Digmon in response to the publication of a news article.
  • Founded in 1908, the National Press Club is the world's leading professional organization for journalists.
  • The Club has 3,000 members representing nearly every major news organization and is a leading voice for press freedom in the U.S. and worldwide.

Press Club Statement on Sentencing of Leading Iranian Journalists

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Sunday, October 22, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement from Eileen O'Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute on the sentencing of Iranian journalists Niloofer Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi by the Iranian courts.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement from Eileen O'Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute on the sentencing of Iranian journalists Niloofer Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi by the Iranian courts.
  • "We are outraged by news that two Iranian journalists have been unjustly punished with more time in prison simply for doing their jobs.
  • Founded in 1908, the National Press Club is the world's leading professional organization for journalists, With 3,000 members representing nearly every major news organization, the Club is a strong voice for press freedom worldwide.
  • The National Press Club Journalism Institute promotes an engaged global citizenry trough a free and independent press, and through programs and trainings.

National Press Club Statement On Radio Free Europe Editor Detained in Russia

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement from Eileen O'Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, Russia's detention of Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement from Eileen O'Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, Russia's detention of Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva.
  • Alsu is a Radio Free Europe editor who works in the Czech Republic and is a dual citizen of the U.S. and Russia.
  • We call for her immediate release and for clarification of what is expected of reporters for Radio Free Europe when entering Russia regarding Foreign Agent Registration.
  • The National Press Club Journalism institute promotes an engaged global citizenry, through an independent and free press.

Journalist Death Toll In Hamas-Israel War Reaches 18; Including 14 Palestinians

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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"We are learning more about the large number of journalists reported killed during the war between Israel and Hamas.

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  • "We are learning more about the large number of journalists reported killed during the war between Israel and Hamas.
  • Most of them are Palestinians and they are dying in Gaza from airstrikes.
  • For the first days of the war we were not hearing about any Israeli journalists killed.
  • "We now also know that five of the journalists killed are women – three Palestinian and two Israeli.

How to design visuals when it's not your job: NPCJI course, Nov. 3

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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But not every newsroom has a graphic design professional to help create a compelling image on deadline.

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  • But not every newsroom has a graphic design professional to help create a compelling image on deadline.
  • Beth Francesco, the National Press Club Journalism Institute's executive director, will share best practices, tools you have at your disposal, and exercises for creating visuals regardless of your hands-on design experience.
  • Beth will be available for 30 minutes after the program to answer any individual questions or to troubleshoot your design issues.
  • She stumbled upon her love of design during her first journalism job at the Corpus Christi (TX) Caller-Times.

The AIM-HI Accelerator Fund Recognizes, Honors, and Congratulates Its 2023 Women’s Venture Competition Top Winners

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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Blue-ribbon judge committee members selected them from a pool of 71 female-led, early-stage oncology companies across 15 countries.

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  • Blue-ribbon judge committee members selected them from a pool of 71 female-led, early-stage oncology companies across 15 countries.
  • The Phase 1 clinical trial has demonstrated strong efficacy and safety signals, with multiple long-term survivors in remission years after treatment.
  • This recognition from AIM-HI is an acknowledgment of our hard work and an affirmation of our technology platform,” said Dr. Hein.
  • In addition to the first and second-place winners, Delee was selected as The 2023 People’s Choice for “Best Pitch” by a public audience voting for their favorite pitch presentation during the 2023 Women’s Venture Competition selection process.

Democratically elected leader of Tibet's government-in-exile Sikyong Penpa Tsering to speak at National Press Club, Oct. 18

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sikyong Penpa Tsering, the democratically elected political leader of the Tibetan Government-in-Exile (formally known as the Central Tibetan Administration) will address the National Press Club at a Headliners Newsmaker event at 2 p.m. on Oct. 18.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sikyong Penpa Tsering, the democratically elected political leader of the Tibetan Government-in-Exile (formally known as the Central Tibetan Administration) will address the National Press Club at a Headliners Newsmaker event at 2 p.m. on Oct. 18.
  • Penpa Tsering will speak about Tibet's geopolitical relevance, its spiritual and cultural impact, and effects of Chinese President Xi Jinping's "One China" policy, which threatens to extinguish Tibetan identity.
  • Tsering, who has held the office of sikyong, or political leader, since May 27, 2021, was born in a Tibetan refugee settlement in Southern India.
  • The National Press Club is located on the 13th Floor of the National Press Building at 529 14th St., NW, Washington, D.C.
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