Newseum

Summer at Seattle's Museum of Pop Culture Features Exclusive New Disney Exhibition

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Deconstructivism, Expressionist architecture, Museum of Pop Culture, Seattle Center, Observation, Newseum, Museums, Exhibition, Architectural history

b'SEATTLE, May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Seattle is safely reopening and one of its premier destinations, the Museum of Pop Culture, has announced its summer 2021 slate of exhibitions and programs.

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  • b'SEATTLE, May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Seattle is safely reopening and one of its premier destinations, the Museum of Pop Culture, has announced its summer 2021 slate of exhibitions and programs.
  • The mirror uses touchless technology and a depth camera to sense visitors as they approach and show them how they might look as Cinderella, Maleficent, Jack Sparrow, or Mary Poppins.\nThis exhibition having its Seattle premier explores the cultural transformation that propelled an underground movement into an intrinsic element of who we are as a nation.
  • With stories as diverse as the LGBTQ community itself, Rise Up looks at the pop culture touchstones, political battles, creative luminaries, enduring challenges, and joyous victories that mark an on-going period of change in American history.
  • In addition to the content in the exhibition, MoPOP has curated stories featuring the local LGBTQIA+ activists and artists that have impacted Seattle.\nRise Up: Stonewall and the LGBTQ Rights Movementwas developed by the Newseum, an affiliate of the Freedom Forum, which fosters First Amendment freedoms for all.\nFor the full list of in-person and virtual Museum of Pop Culture summer programming, visit MoPOP.org.\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/summer-at-seattles-museum-of-pop...\n'

"Seriously Funny: From the Desk of 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart'" Exhibit Now Open

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Friday, June 21, 2019
American television series, Comedians, Entertainers, Journalism, Newseum, The Daily Show, Jon Stewart, Trevor Noah, Comedy Central

WASHINGTON, June 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the Newseum unveiled its newest exhibit, "Seriously Funny: From the Desk of 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.'"

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  • WASHINGTON, June 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the Newseum unveiled its newest exhibit, "Seriously Funny: From the Desk of 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.'"
  • This furiously funny exhibit explores the impact Comedy Central's "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" had on American politics and the press through four presidential campaigns, two wars and the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
  • The exhibit also features an original Newseum-produced film that goes behind the scenes at "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah."
  • The centerpiece of the exhibit is Stewart's iconic desk from "The Daily Show," donated to the Newseum after Stewart's final appearance on the late-night series after 16 years hosting the popular program.

National Leaders Gather Today for Peterson Foundation's 2019 Fiscal Summit: 'Building America's Future'

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Tuesday, June 11, 2019
The Peter G. Peterson Foundation, Fiscal policy, Fiscal sustainability, Newseum, Public sphere

WASHINGTON, June 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The nation's leading policy voices will gather today at the Newseum for the Peter G. Peterson Foundation's 2019 Fiscal Summit: Building America's Future.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The nation's leading policy voices will gather today at the Newseum for the Peter G. Peterson Foundation's 2019 Fiscal Summit: Building America's Future.
  • Amid heated debates over national priorities, one thing is certain: building America's future will require significant resources.
  • Leaders and experts at the 10th annual summit will explore the connection between fiscal sustainability and America's ability to meet its most critical challenges.
  • Today's Fiscal Summit will explore how managing the debt will help put America on a path for prosperity, leadership and growth."

Communities In Schools, Gallup Poll on School Discipline

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Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Journalism, Newseum, School discipline

The poll was released today at the 2019Milliken Dialogues and Policy Summit, heldat the Newseum in Washington, D.C.

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  • The poll was released today at the 2019Milliken Dialogues and Policy Summit, heldat the Newseum in Washington, D.C.
  • "The number of people concerned about the handling of school discipline is sobering but not surprising," said DaleErquiaga, president and CEO of Communities In Schools.
  • According to the Gallup survey, 90 percent of the general public felt that "increased efforts to foster positive school environment" and "more training for school administrators and teachers on discipline practices" were among the most effective school discipline strategies.
  • In the newly released Community Matters report , Communities In Schools lays out specific recommendations for state policies that can help create safer school environments.

Our.News and Freedom Forum Institute Partner With AllSides

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Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Charity law, Taxation in the United States, Organizations, Freedom Forum, Newseum, First Amendment Center, Funder, 501(c) organization, Foundation, 501(c)(3) organization, Law

"There's nothing wrong with news publishers having political leanings, but readers should be aware of them," said Lata Nott , Executive Director of the First Amendment Center of the Freedom Forum Institute.

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  • "There's nothing wrong with news publishers having political leanings, but readers should be aware of them," said Lata Nott , Executive Director of the First Amendment Center of the Freedom Forum Institute.
  • About the Freedom Forum Institute.The Freedom Forum Institute is the education and outreach partner of the Freedom Forum and the Newseum .
  • The Freedom Forum Institute is a 501(c)(3) public charity funded by generous individuals, corporations and foundations, including its principal funder, theFreedom Forum.
  • The Newseum is a 501(c)(3) public charity funded by generous individuals, corporations and foundations, including its principal funder, the Freedom Forum.

Newseum Exhibit 'Rise Up' Marks 50th Anniversary of Stonewall Inn Riots

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Thursday, March 7, 2019
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WASHINGTON, March 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --On Friday, March 8, the Newseum opens a groundbreaking exhibit, " Rise Up: Stonewall and the LGBTQ Rights Movement ," which explores the modern gay rights movement and marks the 50th anniversary of a June 1969 raid of the Stonewall Inn in New York's Greenwich Village.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --On Friday, March 8, the Newseum opens a groundbreaking exhibit, " Rise Up: Stonewall and the LGBTQ Rights Movement ," which explores the modern gay rights movement and marks the 50th anniversary of a June 1969 raid of the Stonewall Inn in New York's Greenwich Village.
  • The Family Pride Weekend offer is only available at the Newseum admission desk on March 9 and 10.
  • Considered one of the most interactive museums in the world, the Newseum has seven levels with 15 galleries and 15 theaters.
  • The Newseum is a 501(c)(3) public charity funded by generous individuals, corporations and foundations, including its principal funder, the Freedom Forum .

'Queer Eye' Co-Hosts, 'me too.' Movement Founder, 'Selma' Director and More at 2019 Free Expression Awards

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Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Journalism, Freedom Forum, Newseum, First Amendment to the United States Constitution, Freedom of the press

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the Newseum and Freedom Forum Institute announced the award recipients of the fourth annual Free Expression Awards .

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the Newseum and Freedom Forum Institute announced the award recipients of the fourth annual Free Expression Awards .
  • The Free Expression Awards convene thought leaders, policymakers and philanthropists to recognize individuals for their courageous acts of, and contributions to, free and fearless expression.
  • These influential supporters of the First Amendment work tirelessly to enhance free speech, freedom of the press, religious freedom and freedom in the arts and entertainment.
  • The Freedom Forum Institute is a 501(c)(3) public charity funded by generous individuals, corporations and foundations, including its principal funder, the Freedom Forum .

Freedom Forum Announces Sale of 555 Pennsylvania Avenue to Johns Hopkins University

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Friday, January 25, 2019
Journalism, Newseum, Freedom Forum, Al Neuharth, Media in the United States, News media

The sale comes at the conclusion of a 16-month strategic review, announced in August 2017 , of the Freedom Forum's funding priorities, including an assessment of the Newseum's unsustainable operating costs.

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  • The sale comes at the conclusion of a 16-month strategic review, announced in August 2017 , of the Freedom Forum's funding priorities, including an assessment of the Newseum's unsustainable operating costs.
  • Despite those efforts, the Freedom Forum review made clear that a sale of the facility was the best path forward to enable the organization and its affiliates to continue their First Amendment-based mission.
  • "This was a difficult decision, but it was the responsible one," said Jan Neuharth, chair and CEO of the Freedom Forum.
  • The Newseum is a 501(c)(3) public charity funded by generous individuals, corporations and foundations, including its principal funder, the Freedom Forum.

Deseret News convenes conversation with Bob Woodward, Elder D. Todd Christofferson and Michael Dimock on integrity and trust in government

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Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Christianity in the United States, Regional representatives of the Twelve, D. Todd Christofferson, 20th century in the United States, United States, Watergate scandal, Christoffersen, John Sirica, Richard Nixon, Woodward, Newseum

"What Ford did was gutsy and not corrupt," Woodward said Monday evening at an event sponsored by the Deseret News, "Integrity & Trust: Lessons from Watergate and Today."

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  • "What Ford did was gutsy and not corrupt," Woodward said Monday evening at an event sponsored by the Deseret News, "Integrity & Trust: Lessons from Watergate and Today."
  • Speaking to about 450 people in the Newseum, Woodward was joined by Elder D. Todd Christofferson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Michael Dimock, president of Pew Research Center.
  • Elder Christofferson, as a clerk for John J. Sirica, was among the first to hear the recordings that revealed Nixon's involvement in the Watergate cover-up.
  • "I remember the shock that both the judge and I felt in that moment," Elder Christofferson said.

The Freedom Forum Institute Launches New National Education Initiative on Free Speech and Civil Discourse

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Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Freedom Forum, Newseum, Forum, Freedom of speech

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Today the Freedom Forum Institute is launching a new educational initiative focused on the historical, legal and cultural aspects of free speech and civil discourse.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Today the Freedom Forum Institute is launching a new educational initiative focused on the historical, legal and cultural aspects of free speech and civil discourse.
  • In November, the initiative will expand the scope of NewseumED's First Amendment education programming and launch a new, free EDCollection, "Free Speech Essentials for Students."
  • The Freedom Forum Institute is the education and outreach partner of the Freedom Forum and the Newseum .
  • The Freedom Forum Institute is a 501(c)(3) public charity funded by generous individuals, corporations and foundations, including its principal funder, the Freedom Forum .