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Federal immigration judges Mimi Tsankov and Samuel B. Cole to address immigration courts backlog at Headliners Newsmaker, Oct. 18

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Monday, October 16, 2023

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Judges Mimi Tsankov, a federal immigration judge in New York City, and Samuel B. Cole, a federal immigration judge in Chicago, will speak Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 10 a.m. at a National Press Club Headliners news conference about the pressures of the migrant crisis on the federal immigration court system.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Judges Mimi Tsankov, a federal immigration judge in New York City, and Samuel B. Cole, a federal immigration judge in Chicago, will speak Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 10 a.m. at a National Press Club Headliners news conference about the pressures of the migrant crisis on the federal immigration court system.
  • An unprecedented surge in migration has created a backlog of 2.6 million cases in the nation's immigration courts resulting in long waits for hearings.
  • Among other topics, the judges will address the recent assignment of judges to areas along the border.
  • Federal immigration judges are generally barred from speaking out on issues that affect their courts.

Foley Foundation to launch a new Journalist Safety Task Force at a National Press Club Headliners Newsmaker event on Monday, Oct. 16

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Friday, October 13, 2023

As war rages in the Gaza region and correspondents are working at risk in active war zones, this timely panel on reporting in conflict zones will address journalist safety training.

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  • As war rages in the Gaza region and correspondents are working at risk in active war zones, this timely panel on reporting in conflict zones will address journalist safety training.
  • He had been covering the Syrian civil war for Global Post and Agence France Presse at the time of his capture.
  • The Foley Foundation advocates for the safe return of all Americans held hostage and provides journalist safety education.
  • 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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National Press Club Statement On Ongoing Journalist Safety Issues in Gaza/Israel

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 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 continuing incidents of journalists killed, wounded, missing or detained in the conflict in Gaza/Israel.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 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 continuing incidents of journalists killed, wounded, missing or detained in the conflict in Gaza/Israel.
  • Founded in 1908, the National Press Club is the world's leading professional organization for journalists.
  • The National Press Club Journalism Institute promotes a more participatory democracy via a free and independent press.
  • The NPCJI is the non-profit arm of the National Press Club.

Covering campaign finance and lobbying: Free webinar from NPCJI on Oct. 20

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Political spending is expected to reach record-breaking heights in the coming year.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Political spending is expected to reach record-breaking heights in the coming year.
  • The National Press Club Journalism Institute and the nonpartisan research group OpenSecrets are hosting an Oct. 20 training on the basics of how to cover campaign finance and lobbying.
  • Registration is open for this one-hour webinar that will begin at 11:30 a.m.
  • The training will be taught by OpenSecrets' research experts Anna Massoglia, editorial and investigations manager, and Pete Quist, deputy research director.

National Press Club Statement On Freedom For Australian Journalist Cheng Lei

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 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 release of Australian journalist Cheng Lei from prison in China after three years of unjust detention.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 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 release of Australian journalist Cheng Lei from prison in China after three years of unjust detention.
  • 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 leading voice for press freedom worldwide.
  • The National Press Club Journalism Institute promotes a more participatory democracy through a free and independent press and is the non-profit affiliate of the National Press Club.

National Press Club calls for release of Nigerien journalist

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10, 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 kidnapping and detention of Samira Sabou, an independent journalist in Niger.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 10, 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 kidnapping and detention of Samira Sabou, an independent journalist in Niger.
  • No case more vividly illustrates the precarious position of truth-tellers than Sabou's.
  • A little more than a year ago, Sabou was threatened with prison by the administration of Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum.
  • It's a sign that a reporter is serving the right cause – fairness — and the right interest group — the people.

National Press Club Statement on Journalist Safety in Gaza/Israel

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

"For the reporters covering the war to come, the risks will be constant with rockets overheard, bombs falling, and ongoing small arms fire. Reporters must be vigilant and careful in their work. We call on all sides to view journalists for what they are – the voice of the people -- and understand they are not combatants and must be protected. So far we have noticed most journalists in the field are wearing helmets and have protective vests marked "PRESS."

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 9, 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 paramount importance of respecting the safety of journalists working now in Israel and the Gaza Strip
    "Our hearts are broken for Israel and for the many in Gaza who wish for peace.
  • Founded in 1908, the National Press Club is the world's leading professional organization for journalists.
  • With 3,000 members representing nearly every major journalism organization, the Club is a leading voice for press freedom worldwide.
  • The National Press Club Journalism Institute promotes a more effective democracy via a free and independent press and is the non-profit affiliate of the National Press Club.

Is your DC newsroom hosting interns this spring? Applications now open for the Lewis Scholarship

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Friday, October 6, 2023

Applications are open for the National Press Club's Lewis Scholarship , which aims to improve accessibility to experiential learning opportunities in the nation's capital for students of color.

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  • Applications are open for the National Press Club's Lewis Scholarship , which aims to improve accessibility to experiential learning opportunities in the nation's capital for students of color.
  • This scholarship, administered through the National Press Club Journalism Institute, extends the Lewis family's commitment to increasing representation in Washington, D.C., to include news media, adding to their work founding and operating the Washington Intern Student Housing program and the HBCU National Center.
  • The deadline to apply for the Spring 2024 Lewis Scholarship is noon ET on Thursday, Nov. 30.
  • For information on other National Press Club scholarships, visit our website or email the National Press Club Journalism Institute at [email protected] .

How journalists can use AI in their work: New webinar on Oct. 13

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Friday, October 6, 2023

Join Francesco Marconi , a computational journalist, and the co-founder of AI company Applied XL , for a practical look at what journalists need to know about AI tools and their applications within journalistic work.

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  • Join Francesco Marconi , a computational journalist, and the co-founder of AI company Applied XL , for a practical look at what journalists need to know about AI tools and their applications within journalistic work.
  • Marconi, formerly R&D Chief at The Wall Street Journal and AI Co-Lead at the Associated Press, will share best practices for using AI in the newsroom.
  • He will lead the National Press Club Journalism Institute's free webinar, to take place at 11:30 a.m.
  • ET on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023.

National Press Club Statement on Charges Against Insurrectionist Shane Woods

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5, 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 Shane Jason Woods, the first Jan. 6 insurrectionist to be charged with assaulting a member of the news media.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 5, 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 Shane Jason Woods, the first Jan. 6 insurrectionist to be charged with assaulting a member of the news media.
  • Founded in 1908, the National Press Club is the world's leading professional organization for journalists.
  • The National Press Club Journalism Institute supports a more participatory democracy through a free and independent press.
  • The Institute is the nonprofit affiliate of the National Press Club.