Recent Events
2024 "Press vs. Politicians" National Press Club Spelling Bee
June 27, 2024
Relationships between politicians and the media who cover them have been tested throughout history, but on Thursday, June 27, 2024 in the National Press Club’s historic ballroom, fun and friendly competition will prevail as lawmakers and reporters compete in the uproariously entertaining Press vs.…
Read MoreFixing the Information Crisis Before It's Too Late (for Democracy)
June 27, 2024
Join Open Markets and The Guardian US on June 27 at the National Press Club in Washington for an urgent discussion to identify solutions to America’s information crisis. We will look at ways to bolster the supply of trustworthy journalism, address the problem of tech platforms manipulating and…
Read MoreLegends of Broadcast: Frank Sesno
June 25, 2024
These limited-access informal events allow NPC members and their guests to hear the honoree's remarks and participate in an intimate Q&A. Emmy-award winning broadcast journalist Frank Sesno will be the guest of the National Press Club Broadcast/Podcast team at a Tuesday, June 25 Legends of…
Read MoreNPC Headliners Book Event: "Reinventing the Wheel," Patricia A. Broderick
June 25, 2024
Judge Patricia A. Broderick, a senior judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, will discuss her new book “Reinventing the Wheel: Hard Roads Can Lead to Beautiful Places” at a National Press Club Headliners Book Event on Tuesday, June 25 at 6 p.m. She will be joined by Sen. Tom…
Read MoreJuneteenth Week Event. Financial Punishment: The Black-White Wealth Gap and the Justice System.
June 21, 2024
Juneteenth Week Event. Financial Punishment: The Black-White Wealth Gap and the Justice System. The Black-White Wealth gap is stuck at 15 cents on the dollar. That’s how much wealth the typical Black family has compared to $1 held by the typical white family. There are many reasons, and one…
Read MoreElection 2024: Crafting sharp & responsible headlines for your political stories
June 21, 2024
Headlines are the most important starting point of a story. A good one both informs and piques a readers’ interest, encouraging them to read on. But in an era of search engine optimization and short attention spans, writing a good one is harder to do — especially when it comes to political stories…
Read MoreHow to Cover Political Conventions
June 20, 2024
The Republican and Democratic national conventions are nearly here - a bounty of opportunities for journalists traveling to the host cities and also anyone who is tasked with covering them remotely. On June 20, the National Press Club professional development team will host a members-only training…
Read MoreInternational Correspondents Happy Hour
June 20, 2024
Join your fellow foreign correspondents for cocktails and conversation at the International Correspondents Team's monthly happy hour. The happy hour is open to all National Press Club members who would like to get involved with the ICC’s programs, including the press attaché mixer and monthly…
Read MoreFreelancer Team Meeting
June 20, 2024
The National Press Club freelancers' group is an opportunity for members to go-it alone, together. Our monthly meetings via Zoom offer freelancers a chance to talk shop, meet editors and hear from experts to help strengthen their business.
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