Press Freedom Center — National Press Club
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What happens to Jimmy Lai matters not only to Hong Kong, but to journalists and citizens around the world who depend on a free and independent press to safeguard democracy.
Read the full statement from @pressclubdc.bsky.social President Mark Schoeff Jr.
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Read the full statement from @pressclubdc.bsky.social President Mark Schoeff Jr.
www.press.org/newsroom/npc...
NPC Statement on the Sentencing of Journalist and Publisher Jimmy Lai
WASHINGTON, February 9 — National Press Club President Mark Schoeff Jr. released the following statement:
“Issuing a 20-year sentence to journalist and publisher Jimmy Lai today is a grave affront to...
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February 9, 2026 at 2:15 PM
What happens to Jimmy Lai matters not only to Hong Kong, but to journalists and citizens around the world who depend on a free and independent press to safeguard democracy.
Read the full statement from @pressclubdc.bsky.social President Mark Schoeff Jr.
www.press.org/newsroom/npc...
Read the full statement from @pressclubdc.bsky.social President Mark Schoeff Jr.
www.press.org/newsroom/npc...
Issuing a 20-year sentence to journalist & publisher Jimmy Lai is a grave affront to press freedom.
@pressclubdc.bsky.social affirms unequivocally that journalism is not a crime. The work of informing the public, questioning power, and defending democratic values must never be treated as a threat.
@pressclubdc.bsky.social affirms unequivocally that journalism is not a crime. The work of informing the public, questioning power, and defending democratic values must never be treated as a threat.
February 9, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Issuing a 20-year sentence to journalist & publisher Jimmy Lai is a grave affront to press freedom.
@pressclubdc.bsky.social affirms unequivocally that journalism is not a crime. The work of informing the public, questioning power, and defending democratic values must never be treated as a threat.
@pressclubdc.bsky.social affirms unequivocally that journalism is not a crime. The work of informing the public, questioning power, and defending democratic values must never be treated as a threat.
Last night hundreds of journalists gathered for a press freedom town hall hosted by the National Association of Black Journalists.
The conversation underscored how critical physical safety and legal support are for reporters doing essential work.
Watch now: www.youtube.com/live/IEcIkJt...
The conversation underscored how critical physical safety and legal support are for reporters doing essential work.
Watch now: www.youtube.com/live/IEcIkJt...
February 3, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Last night hundreds of journalists gathered for a press freedom town hall hosted by the National Association of Black Journalists.
The conversation underscored how critical physical safety and legal support are for reporters doing essential work.
Watch now: www.youtube.com/live/IEcIkJt...
The conversation underscored how critical physical safety and legal support are for reporters doing essential work.
Watch now: www.youtube.com/live/IEcIkJt...
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Jimmy Lai doesn’t have to imagine what it’s like to be in solitary confinement.
But visitors to the National Press Club this month will be able to experience @pfc-npc.bsky.social’s VR exhibit that shows the detention threats unjustly facing journalists like Jimmy.
But visitors to the National Press Club this month will be able to experience @pfc-npc.bsky.social’s VR exhibit that shows the detention threats unjustly facing journalists like Jimmy.
NPC virtual reality experience marks 1,862 days of detention for journalist Jimmy Lai
On Jan. 31, 2026, journalist and media entrepreneur Jimmy Lai will have spent 1,862 days in detention, much of that time in solitary confinement, as he awaits sentencing after being convicted under Hong...
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February 2, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Jimmy Lai doesn’t have to imagine what it’s like to be in solitary confinement.
But visitors to the National Press Club this month will be able to experience @pfc-npc.bsky.social’s VR exhibit that shows the detention threats unjustly facing journalists like Jimmy.
But visitors to the National Press Club this month will be able to experience @pfc-npc.bsky.social’s VR exhibit that shows the detention threats unjustly facing journalists like Jimmy.
Victims of the attack, including Collins, Elie Brakhya, Maya Gebeily and Christina Assi joined us in March to discuss the attack and their search for accountability and answers.
You can watch the program here:
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You can watch the program here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QRc...
Press Freedom Center: Examining the Deadly Tank Attack on Journalists From Reuters, AFP, Al Jazeera
YouTube video by National Press Club Live
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December 16, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Victims of the attack, including Collins, Elie Brakhya, Maya Gebeily and Christina Assi joined us in March to discuss the attack and their search for accountability and answers.
You can watch the program here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QRc...
You can watch the program here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QRc...
On October 13, 2023, the Israeli military fired at a group journalists in broad daylight, wearing clearly marked "press" vests.
We stand with the victims of the attack, including American citizen Dylan Collins, in their search for accountability and justice. #EndImpunity #JournalismIsNotACrime
We stand with the victims of the attack, including American citizen Dylan Collins, in their search for accountability and justice. #EndImpunity #JournalismIsNotACrime
December 16, 2025 at 4:57 PM
On October 13, 2023, the Israeli military fired at a group journalists in broad daylight, wearing clearly marked "press" vests.
We stand with the victims of the attack, including American citizen Dylan Collins, in their search for accountability and justice. #EndImpunity #JournalismIsNotACrime
We stand with the victims of the attack, including American citizen Dylan Collins, in their search for accountability and justice. #EndImpunity #JournalismIsNotACrime
"When journalism is treated as a crime, press freedom is no longer guaranteed."
Read NPC President @mikebalsamo.bsky.social's full statement on Jimmy Lai's conviction at the link:
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Read NPC President @mikebalsamo.bsky.social's full statement on Jimmy Lai's conviction at the link:
www.press.org/newsroom/nat...
National Press Club Statement on the Conviction of Jimmy Lai
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2025 — National Press Club President Mike Balsamo today issued the following statement on the conviction of Jimmy Lai:
"The conviction of Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong represents a conse...
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December 15, 2025 at 2:50 PM
"When journalism is treated as a crime, press freedom is no longer guaranteed."
Read NPC President @mikebalsamo.bsky.social's full statement on Jimmy Lai's conviction at the link:
www.press.org/newsroom/nat...
Read NPC President @mikebalsamo.bsky.social's full statement on Jimmy Lai's conviction at the link:
www.press.org/newsroom/nat...
ICYMI, Debra Tice spoke to the media today about efforts to find her son Austin, one year after the fall of Damascus.
Catch up on the press conference at this link: www.youtube.com/live/VBPErEd...
Catch up on the press conference at this link: www.youtube.com/live/VBPErEd...
Press Freedom Center: Debra Tice News Conference
YouTube video by National Press Club Live
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December 9, 2025 at 4:43 PM
ICYMI, Debra Tice spoke to the media today about efforts to find her son Austin, one year after the fall of Damascus.
Catch up on the press conference at this link: www.youtube.com/live/VBPErEd...
Catch up on the press conference at this link: www.youtube.com/live/VBPErEd...
Austin Tice has been wrongfully detained in Syria for over 13 years. In one hour, his mom, Debra, will speak to the media about what the US government can do to help find her son.
Tune in here: www.youtube.com/live/VBPErEd...
Tune in here: www.youtube.com/live/VBPErEd...
Press Freedom Center: Debra Tice News Conference
YouTube video by National Press Club Live
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December 9, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Austin Tice has been wrongfully detained in Syria for over 13 years. In one hour, his mom, Debra, will speak to the media about what the US government can do to help find her son.
Tune in here: www.youtube.com/live/VBPErEd...
Tune in here: www.youtube.com/live/VBPErEd...
Today marks 1 year since the fall of Damascus. Tomorrow, at the National Press Club, Austin Tice's mother Debra will discuss what the US government can be doing to help find her son.
RSVP here to attend the conference in person or to join a live stream: www.eventbrite.com/e/news-confe...
RSVP here to attend the conference in person or to join a live stream: www.eventbrite.com/e/news-confe...
News Conference with Debra Tice
On December 9, we will be joined by the mother of detained journalist Austin Tice to address his case one year after the fall of Damascus.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Today marks 1 year since the fall of Damascus. Tomorrow, at the National Press Club, Austin Tice's mother Debra will discuss what the US government can be doing to help find her son.
RSVP here to attend the conference in person or to join a live stream: www.eventbrite.com/e/news-confe...
RSVP here to attend the conference in person or to join a live stream: www.eventbrite.com/e/news-confe...
On Tues., Dec. 9, Austin Tice's mother Debra Tice will give a press conference at the National Press Club to urge the US government to do more to bring her son home.
Register for the conference at the link: www.press.org/newsroom/deb...
Register for the conference at the link: www.press.org/newsroom/deb...
Debra Tice to hold news conference on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at Press Club
Debra Tice, mother of journalist Austin Tice, will hold a news conference at the Press Freedom Center on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 10am. The conference will mark one year since the fall of Damascus, and she ...
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December 3, 2025 at 7:24 PM
On Tues., Dec. 9, Austin Tice's mother Debra Tice will give a press conference at the National Press Club to urge the US government to do more to bring her son home.
Register for the conference at the link: www.press.org/newsroom/deb...
Register for the conference at the link: www.press.org/newsroom/deb...
"Mr. Khashoggi’s death was a tragedy and a crime. His life and work deserve truth, transparency, and unwavering recognition of the principles he upheld."
Read our full statement on President Trump's remarks on the murder of Jamal Khashoggi at the link:
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Read our full statement on President Trump's remarks on the murder of Jamal Khashoggi at the link:
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National Press Club Statement on President Trump’s Remarks on the Murder of Jamal Khashoggi
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 – The following statement on the President’s remarks about the murder of Jamal Khashoggi is by National Press Club President Mike Balsamo.
“The National Press Club is deeply troubl...
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November 18, 2025 at 7:57 PM
"Mr. Khashoggi’s death was a tragedy and a crime. His life and work deserve truth, transparency, and unwavering recognition of the principles he upheld."
Read our full statement on President Trump's remarks on the murder of Jamal Khashoggi at the link:
www.press.org/newsroom/nat...
Read our full statement on President Trump's remarks on the murder of Jamal Khashoggi at the link:
www.press.org/newsroom/nat...
Read @kyodonews.bsky.social's recap of yesterday's press conference with Yifu Dong, speaking about his father's unjust detention:
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Son of jailed Chinese journalist urges Japan, U.S. to seek his release
The son of a renowned Chinese journalist jailed for seven years on espionage charges called on Monday for the governments of Japan, the United States and other countries to advocate for his father's r...
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November 18, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Read @kyodonews.bsky.social's recap of yesterday's press conference with Yifu Dong, speaking about his father's unjust detention:
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“The court waited for almost a year with repeated delays before this decision was handed down. It shows that this case was a political decision, and demonstrates that there’s really no legal basis for my father’s conviction.”
From Yifu Dong, speaking about his father's situation.
From Yifu Dong, speaking about his father's situation.
November 17, 2025 at 7:26 PM
“The court waited for almost a year with repeated delays before this decision was handed down. It shows that this case was a political decision, and demonstrates that there’s really no legal basis for my father’s conviction.”
From Yifu Dong, speaking about his father's situation.
From Yifu Dong, speaking about his father's situation.
Today at 1pm, imprisoned journalist Yuyu Dong's son Yifu Dong will speak to the press about his father's unjust detention.
Register here to attend the news conference:
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Register here to attend the news conference:
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News Conference on Case of Chinese Journalist Dong Yuyu
The Press Freedom Center will host a news conference on developments in the case of Dong Yuyu, whose appeal was recently denied.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Today at 1pm, imprisoned journalist Yuyu Dong's son Yifu Dong will speak to the press about his father's unjust detention.
Register here to attend the news conference:
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Register here to attend the news conference:
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A Beijing court upheld Yuyu Dong's 7 year prison sentence on espionage charges, despite no evidence of wrongdoing.
On Monday 11/17 at 1pm, Yuyu's son Yifu deliver a news conference at the Press Club about his father's situation.
RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/news-confe...
On Monday 11/17 at 1pm, Yuyu's son Yifu deliver a news conference at the Press Club about his father's situation.
RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/news-confe...
News Conference on Case of Chinese Journalist Dong Yuyu
The Press Freedom Center will host a news conference on developments in the case of Dong Yuyu, whose appeal was recently denied.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:21 PM
A Beijing court upheld Yuyu Dong's 7 year prison sentence on espionage charges, despite no evidence of wrongdoing.
On Monday 11/17 at 1pm, Yuyu's son Yifu deliver a news conference at the Press Club about his father's situation.
RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/news-confe...
On Monday 11/17 at 1pm, Yuyu's son Yifu deliver a news conference at the Press Club about his father's situation.
RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/news-confe...
On Monday, Nov. 17, the Press Freedom Center will host a news conference to address the recent ruling by the Beijing High Court in the case of imprisoned journalist Dong Yuyu.
Speaking will be Yuyu's son, Yifu.
Register at the link: www.eventbrite.com/e/news-confe...
#FreeYuyu
Speaking will be Yuyu's son, Yifu.
Register at the link: www.eventbrite.com/e/news-confe...
#FreeYuyu
News Conference on Case of Chinese Journalist Dong Yuyu
The Press Freedom Center will host a news conference on developments in the case of Dong Yuyu, whose appeal was recently denied.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:42 PM
On Monday, Nov. 17, the Press Freedom Center will host a news conference to address the recent ruling by the Beijing High Court in the case of imprisoned journalist Dong Yuyu.
Speaking will be Yuyu's son, Yifu.
Register at the link: www.eventbrite.com/e/news-confe...
#FreeYuyu
Speaking will be Yuyu's son, Yifu.
Register at the link: www.eventbrite.com/e/news-confe...
#FreeYuyu
Last night, we were honored to host some of the individuals working to @savevoa.bsky.social for a conversation about their advocacy and how it connects to protecting press freedom around the world.
#JournalismIsNotACrime #SaveVOA
#JournalismIsNotACrime #SaveVOA
November 13, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Last night, we were honored to host some of the individuals working to @savevoa.bsky.social for a conversation about their advocacy and how it connects to protecting press freedom around the world.
#JournalismIsNotACrime #SaveVOA
#JournalismIsNotACrime #SaveVOA
"Great nations do not fear reporters — they protect them."
Read Press Club President @mikebalsamo.bsky.social's statement on the decision by the Beijing High Court to uphold the seven-year sentence against journalist Dong Yuyu.
#JournalismIsNotACrime #FreeYuyu
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Read Press Club President @mikebalsamo.bsky.social's statement on the decision by the Beijing High Court to uphold the seven-year sentence against journalist Dong Yuyu.
#JournalismIsNotACrime #FreeYuyu
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Press Club Statement on Chinese Court Denial of Appeal in Dong Yuyu Case
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 – The following statement is from Mike Balsamo, president of the National Press Club.
“The National Press Club sharply condemns the decision by the Beijing High Court to uphold the...
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November 13, 2025 at 3:25 PM
"Great nations do not fear reporters — they protect them."
Read Press Club President @mikebalsamo.bsky.social's statement on the decision by the Beijing High Court to uphold the seven-year sentence against journalist Dong Yuyu.
#JournalismIsNotACrime #FreeYuyu
www.press.org/newsroom/pre...
Read Press Club President @mikebalsamo.bsky.social's statement on the decision by the Beijing High Court to uphold the seven-year sentence against journalist Dong Yuyu.
#JournalismIsNotACrime #FreeYuyu
www.press.org/newsroom/pre...
Today, the Press Freedom Center was proud to sign onto a letter calling on the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention to issue its opinion on the case of Nika Novak, a wrongfully detained journalist in Siberia.
#JournalismIsNotACrime #FreeNika
#JournalismIsNotACrime #FreeNika
November 12, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Today, the Press Freedom Center was proud to sign onto a letter calling on the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention to issue its opinion on the case of Nika Novak, a wrongfully detained journalist in Siberia.
#JournalismIsNotACrime #FreeNika
#JournalismIsNotACrime #FreeNika
More photos from Saturday's annual #RunForAustin, which took place all over the world! The support was truly tremendous. We won't rest until Austin is home safe.
#JournalismIsNotACrime #FreeAustinTice
#JournalismIsNotACrime #FreeAustinTice
November 11, 2025 at 4:47 PM
More photos from Saturday's annual #RunForAustin, which took place all over the world! The support was truly tremendous. We won't rest until Austin is home safe.
#JournalismIsNotACrime #FreeAustinTice
#JournalismIsNotACrime #FreeAustinTice
Tickets are going fast for Wednesday evening's Cocktails and Conversations event with the folks working to @savevoa.bsky.social!
Reminder - this event is for National Press Club members and their guests only.
Get your tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/press-free...
Reminder - this event is for National Press Club members and their guests only.
Get your tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/press-free...
Press Freedom Cocktails and Conversations with VOA
Members and staff will be joined by Jessica Jerreat and Patsy Widakuswara, who will discuss their work as press freedom advocates.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Tickets are going fast for Wednesday evening's Cocktails and Conversations event with the folks working to @savevoa.bsky.social!
Reminder - this event is for National Press Club members and their guests only.
Get your tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/press-free...
Reminder - this event is for National Press Club members and their guests only.
Get your tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/press-free...
“I’m glad we can all do our part to bring Austin home. There’s a lot of work to do and every step counts.”
Read all about this weekend's virtual #RunForAustin 5k at the link:
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Read all about this weekend's virtual #RunForAustin 5k at the link:
www.press.org/newsroom/nat...
National Press Club, global Austin Tice Virtual 5K hits mark
More than 100 registrants joined National Press Club colleagues to support abducted journalist Austin Tice and his family with D.C. area NPC members and others heading out to circle the National Mall ...
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November 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM
“I’m glad we can all do our part to bring Austin home. There’s a lot of work to do and every step counts.”
Read all about this weekend's virtual #RunForAustin 5k at the link:
www.press.org/newsroom/nat...
Read all about this weekend's virtual #RunForAustin 5k at the link:
www.press.org/newsroom/nat...
Thanks to everyone who participated in the 2025 virtual #RunForAustin 5k. We had a great turnout at the Press Club and we are forever proud to stand with Austin Tice and his family and fight for his return.
#JournalismIsNotACrime
#JournalismIsNotACrime
November 10, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Thanks to everyone who participated in the 2025 virtual #RunForAustin 5k. We had a great turnout at the Press Club and we are forever proud to stand with Austin Tice and his family and fight for his return.
#JournalismIsNotACrime
#JournalismIsNotACrime
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We showed up for Austin Tice today, because we will not rest until we #BringAustinHome.
So great seeing everyone at the #RunForAustin 5K at the National Press Club.
Kudos to the @pfc-npc.bsky.social for organizing such an important event. (Photos courtesy of @technewslit.bsky.social)
So great seeing everyone at the #RunForAustin 5K at the National Press Club.
Kudos to the @pfc-npc.bsky.social for organizing such an important event. (Photos courtesy of @technewslit.bsky.social)
November 9, 2025 at 2:07 AM
We showed up for Austin Tice today, because we will not rest until we #BringAustinHome.
So great seeing everyone at the #RunForAustin 5K at the National Press Club.
Kudos to the @pfc-npc.bsky.social for organizing such an important event. (Photos courtesy of @technewslit.bsky.social)
So great seeing everyone at the #RunForAustin 5K at the National Press Club.
Kudos to the @pfc-npc.bsky.social for organizing such an important event. (Photos courtesy of @technewslit.bsky.social)