Tag: press-freedom
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Mark Schoeff Jr. Takes Office as NPC President
Mark Schoeff Jr. Inaugurated as 119th President of the National Press Club On a snowy February evening in Washington, D.C., the National Press Club welcomed its 119th president: Mark Schoeff Jr., a seasoned journalist whose career has spanned politics, think tanks, and financial services reporting. A Journalist’s Journey Schoeff currently covers legislation and regulations affecting…
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National Press Club Honors Associated Press for Integrity
The Associated Press has been honored with the John Aubuchon Press Freedom Award from the National Press Club. In a strong affirmation of journalistic independence and integrity, the National Press Club (NPC) in Washington, D.C., has announced that it will honor The Associated Press (AP) with its John Aubuchon Press Freedom Award—the Club’s highest distinction…
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NPC Press Freedom Center Expands Advisory Board for Global Impact
Press Freedom Center at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, announces an expanded Advisory Board. WASHINGTON, DC, October 17, 2025 — The Press Freedom Center, housed within the historic National Press Club in Washington, DC, has officially announced the expansion of its Advisory Board. This distinguished group of journalists, advocates, and thought leaders will…
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Press Freedom Center at National Press Club Announces 2025 Advisory Board
The Press Freedom Center at the National Press Club has announced its Advisory Board for 2025. WASHINGTON, April 13, 2025 — In a pivotal moment for global press freedom, the Press Freedom Center at the National Press Club has announced the establishment of its Advisory Board. This esteemed group, composed of journalists, legal professionals, and…
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National Press Club Applauds Key Press Freedom Ruling
The National Press Club commends the federal ruling that reaffirms the rights of the press to access vital information. WASHINGTON, April 9, 2025 — The National Press Club has expressed strong praise for the recent federal court ruling, which asserts that discrimination against journalists based on their viewpoints is unconstitutional. They described this decision as…
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National Press Club Responds to AP Reporter Blockade
Washington, DC, February 14, 2025 — National Press Club President Mike Balsamo today issued the following statement after the White House blocked an Associated Press reporter from attending an executive order signing in the Oval Office: “Today’s action by the White House is a direct attack on press freedom. No administration gets to decide how…
