Press Freedom
National Press Club Calls for Release of Nigerien Journalist
October 10, 2023
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 — 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. “Samira Sabou, a widely respected…
Read MoreNational Press Club Statement on Journalist Safety in Gaza/Israel
October 9, 2023
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 – 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…
Read MoreNational Press Club statement on charges against insurrectionist Shane Woods
October 5, 2023
WASHINGTON, October 5 – 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. “The…
Read MoreNational Press Club statement on China’s delay of verdict in Yuyu Dong case
September 27, 2023
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 – 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 decision by China to delay a verdict in sentencing well-known Chinese journalist, Yuyu Dong for alleged acts…
Read MoreNational Press Club Opens Registration for the Run for Austin 5K, November 18
September 27, 2023
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2023 – Registration for the Run for Austin Virtual 5K opens today to all runners and walkers eager to participate. The virtual race will be held on November 18 to raise awareness and public support for journalist Austin Tice, who has been unjustly detained in Syria since 2012…
Read MoreNational Press Club statement on Mexican Journalist Jesus Gutierrez Vergara killed in Sonora
September 25, 2023
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 – Following is a statement by Eileen O’Reilly, president of the National Press Club and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the murder of Mexican journalist Jesus Gutierrez Vergara near the border with Arizona on Saturday. “We were…
Read MoreNational Press Club statement on Evan Gershkovich's court appearance in Moscow
September 21, 2023
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 – 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 appearance of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich at Moscow City Court on Tuesday. “We were glad to…
Read MoreNational Press Club statement on Las Vegas Review Journal reporter Sabrina Schnur
September 21, 2023
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 – 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 online harassment of Sabrina Schnur, a veteran reporter for the Las Vegas Review Journal. “The vitriolic hate-…
Read MorePress Club Statement on Extending Evan Gershkovich’s Unjust Detention
August 24, 2023
WASHINGTON, Aug.23 – Following is a statement by National Press Club President Eileen O’Reilly and National Press Club Journalism Institute President Gil Klein on the decision by Russian court to extend the pretrial period for Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, for a second time. “Our…
Read MorePress Club leaders welcome withdrawal of search warrant against Kansas newspaper, continue press for full investigation
August 16, 2023
WASHINGTON, August 16 – 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 withdrawal of the search warrant against the Marion County Record which had resulted in a Friday…
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