Press Freedom Center — National Press Club
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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.
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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:
www.press.org/newsroom/nat...
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)
Tomorrow's the day! Sign up for the #RunForAustin 5k and pledge your support for Austin Tice, the longest-held American journalist.
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Run For Austin Virtual 5K
The Run For Austin Virtual 5K is on Saturday November 8, 2025.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Tomorrow's the day! Sign up for the #RunForAustin 5k and pledge your support for Austin Tice, the longest-held American journalist.
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Only two days left to register for the 2025 virtual #RunForAustinTice 5k! Register at the link and show your support for Austin Tice, the longest held US journalist, and his family.
#JournalismIsNotACrime
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#JournalismIsNotACrime
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Run For Austin Virtual 5K
The Run For Austin Virtual 5K is on Saturday November 8, 2025.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Only two days left to register for the 2025 virtual #RunForAustinTice 5k! Register at the link and show your support for Austin Tice, the longest held US journalist, and his family.
#JournalismIsNotACrime
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#JournalismIsNotACrime
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We were honored to host Vlad Yesypenko yesterday to screen his documentary film and share both his story of unjust imprisonment and his dedication to press freedom.
Many thanks to @rferl.org.web.brid.gy and @penamerica.bsky.social for their support in this event.
#JournalismIsNotACrime
Many thanks to @rferl.org.web.brid.gy and @penamerica.bsky.social for their support in this event.
#JournalismIsNotACrime
November 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
We were honored to host Vlad Yesypenko yesterday to screen his documentary film and share both his story of unjust imprisonment and his dedication to press freedom.
Many thanks to @rferl.org.web.brid.gy and @penamerica.bsky.social for their support in this event.
#JournalismIsNotACrime
Many thanks to @rferl.org.web.brid.gy and @penamerica.bsky.social for their support in this event.
#JournalismIsNotACrime
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✨ @pressclubdc.bsky.social is honoring @apnews.com with the John Aubuchon Press Freedom Award in recognition for its leadership in defending #pressfreedom and standing for the right of all Americans to speak freely without government retaliation or control.
www.pressclubinstitute.org/2025/11/05/n...
www.pressclubinstitute.org/2025/11/05/n...
National Press Club awards The Associated Press with its highest press freedom award - Journalism Institute
The National Press Club is honoring The Associated Press, a global independent global news organization whose work is seen by billions of people each day, with its highest honor for press freedom, the...
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November 5, 2025 at 2:49 PM
✨ @pressclubdc.bsky.social is honoring @apnews.com with the John Aubuchon Press Freedom Award in recognition for its leadership in defending #pressfreedom and standing for the right of all Americans to speak freely without government retaliation or control.
www.pressclubinstitute.org/2025/11/05/n...
www.pressclubinstitute.org/2025/11/05/n...
We are grateful for the support of @penamerica.bsky.social in helping us host formerly-detained journalist Vlad Yesypenko at the Press Freedom Center tomorrow.
Tickets are going fast for the documentary screening and panel discussion tomorrow - grab yours now!
www.eventbrite.com/e/truth-at-a...
Tickets are going fast for the documentary screening and panel discussion tomorrow - grab yours now!
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Truth at a Cost: A Film Screening and Conversation with Vlad Yesypenko
Join the Press Freedom Center, Radio Free Europe, and PEN America for a screening of 'Truth at a Cost,' followed by a moderated discussion.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:24 PM
We are grateful for the support of @penamerica.bsky.social in helping us host formerly-detained journalist Vlad Yesypenko at the Press Freedom Center tomorrow.
Tickets are going fast for the documentary screening and panel discussion tomorrow - grab yours now!
www.eventbrite.com/e/truth-at-a...
Tickets are going fast for the documentary screening and panel discussion tomorrow - grab yours now!
www.eventbrite.com/e/truth-at-a...
On International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, we remember Victoria Roshchyna, Issam Abdallah, and so many others.
#JournalismIsNotACrime
#JournalismIsNotACrime
November 2, 2025 at 3:22 PM
On International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, we remember Victoria Roshchyna, Issam Abdallah, and so many others.
#JournalismIsNotACrime
#JournalismIsNotACrime
Only one week left to sign up for the virtual #RunForAustinTice 5k! Register at the link:
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November 1, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Only one week left to sign up for the virtual #RunForAustinTice 5k! Register at the link:
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NEW: The @pressclubdc.bsky.social will give the 2025 John Aubuchon Press Freedom Award to nine journalists from USAGM who remaining imprisoned abroad following the agency’s dismantling earlier this year.
More info at the link:
www.pressclubinstitute.org/2025/10/31/n...
More info at the link:
www.pressclubinstitute.org/2025/10/31/n...
National Press Club honors imprisoned USAGM journalists with its highest press freedom award - Journalism Institute
The National Press Club will award its 2025 John Aubuchon Press Freedom Award to a group of nine journalists affiliated with the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) who remain imprisoned abroad follo...
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October 31, 2025 at 4:17 PM
NEW: The @pressclubdc.bsky.social will give the 2025 John Aubuchon Press Freedom Award to nine journalists from USAGM who remaining imprisoned abroad following the agency’s dismantling earlier this year.
More info at the link:
www.pressclubinstitute.org/2025/10/31/n...
More info at the link:
www.pressclubinstitute.org/2025/10/31/n...
Join us, alongside @radiofreeeurope.bsky.social and @penamerica.bsky.social for a documentary screening and discussion next week with former Russian prisoner Vlad Yesypenko.
Only six days left to get your free ticket, and they're going fast!
www.eventbrite.com/e/truth-at-a...
Only six days left to get your free ticket, and they're going fast!
www.eventbrite.com/e/truth-at-a...
Truth at a Cost: A Film Screening and Conversation with Vlad Yesypenko
Join the Press Freedom Center, Radio Free Europe, and PEN America for a screening of 'Truth at a Cost,' followed by a moderated discussion.
www.eventbrite.com
October 29, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Join us, alongside @radiofreeeurope.bsky.social and @penamerica.bsky.social for a documentary screening and discussion next week with former Russian prisoner Vlad Yesypenko.
Only six days left to get your free ticket, and they're going fast!
www.eventbrite.com/e/truth-at-a...
Only six days left to get your free ticket, and they're going fast!
www.eventbrite.com/e/truth-at-a...
There's been a lot of news about Austin Tice over the past few days.
One thing you can do to continue to support him and his family is sign up for the 5th annual Run for Austin Tice, happening in just 10 days.
#RunforAustin #FreeAustinTice
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One thing you can do to continue to support him and his family is sign up for the 5th annual Run for Austin Tice, happening in just 10 days.
#RunforAustin #FreeAustinTice
runsignup.com/Race/DC/Wash...
Run For Austin Virtual 5K
The Run For Austin Virtual 5K is on Saturday November 8, 2025.
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October 29, 2025 at 5:24 PM
There's been a lot of news about Austin Tice over the past few days.
One thing you can do to continue to support him and his family is sign up for the 5th annual Run for Austin Tice, happening in just 10 days.
#RunforAustin #FreeAustinTice
runsignup.com/Race/DC/Wash...
One thing you can do to continue to support him and his family is sign up for the 5th annual Run for Austin Tice, happening in just 10 days.
#RunforAustin #FreeAustinTice
runsignup.com/Race/DC/Wash...
NEW: Syrian General who claimed journalist Austin Tice was killed in 2013 failed a lie detector test.
Read a statement from the Tice family at the link:
www.prnewswire.com/news-release...
Read a statement from the Tice family at the link:
www.prnewswire.com/news-release...
National Press Club: Syrian General Who Claims U.S. Journalist Killed in 2013, Fails Lie Detector Test
/PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement from the family of Austin Tice, an award-winning journalist and veteran Marine officer who is being held in Syria. "We...
www.prnewswire.com
October 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM
NEW: Syrian General who claimed journalist Austin Tice was killed in 2013 failed a lie detector test.
Read a statement from the Tice family at the link:
www.prnewswire.com/news-release...
Read a statement from the Tice family at the link:
www.prnewswire.com/news-release...
Two weeks ago, the Press Freedom Center hosted 20 journalists for a conversation on responsible reporting on hostage taking with @csis.org
Read our key takeaways from the conversation at the link!
www.csis.org/events/respo...
Read our key takeaways from the conversation at the link!
www.csis.org/events/respo...
Responsible Reporting on Hostage Cases | CSIS Events
The CSIS Commission on Hostage Taking and Wrongful Detention and the National Press Club’s Press Freedom Center hosted a training for journalists on covering hostage cases, exploring best practices, c...
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October 28, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Two weeks ago, the Press Freedom Center hosted 20 journalists for a conversation on responsible reporting on hostage taking with @csis.org
Read our key takeaways from the conversation at the link!
www.csis.org/events/respo...
Read our key takeaways from the conversation at the link!
www.csis.org/events/respo...
Come learn the true and brave story of journalist Vlad Yesypenko on Nov. 4 at the Press Club.
Grab your ticket for a documentary screening followed by a Q&A with Vlad himself on November 4!
www.eventbrite.com/e/truth-at-a...
Grab your ticket for a documentary screening followed by a Q&A with Vlad himself on November 4!
www.eventbrite.com/e/truth-at-a...
Truth at a Cost: A Film Screening and Conversation with Vlad Yesypenko
Join the Press Freedom Center, Radio Free Europe, and PEN America for a screening of 'Truth at a Cost,' followed by a moderated discussion.
www.eventbrite.com
October 27, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Come learn the true and brave story of journalist Vlad Yesypenko on Nov. 4 at the Press Club.
Grab your ticket for a documentary screening followed by a Q&A with Vlad himself on November 4!
www.eventbrite.com/e/truth-at-a...
Grab your ticket for a documentary screening followed by a Q&A with Vlad himself on November 4!
www.eventbrite.com/e/truth-at-a...
Some officials were convinced that the shooting of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was intentional, according to a new article from the @nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/27/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/27/w...
U.S. Assessment of Israeli Shooting of Journalist Divided American Officials
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October 27, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Some officials were convinced that the shooting of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was intentional, according to a new article from the @nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/27/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/27/w...
Watch as Austin Tice's sister Naomi discusses the importance of participating in the #RunForAustin.
Only 19 days to sign up! Don't wait: runsignup.com/Race/DC/Wash...
Only 19 days to sign up! Don't wait: runsignup.com/Race/DC/Wash...
October 20, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Watch as Austin Tice's sister Naomi discusses the importance of participating in the #RunForAustin.
Only 19 days to sign up! Don't wait: runsignup.com/Race/DC/Wash...
Only 19 days to sign up! Don't wait: runsignup.com/Race/DC/Wash...
Just 19 days left to sign up for the 2025 Virtual Run for Austin Tice!
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October 20, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Just 19 days left to sign up for the 2025 Virtual Run for Austin Tice!
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Join us, alongside @rferl.org.web.brid.gy and @penamerica.bsky.social on November 4 for a screening of the documentary 'Truth at a Cost: Vladyslav Yesypenko's Story.'
Following the screening is a moderated discussion with Vlad himself.
Tickets at the link: www.eventbrite.com/e/truth-at-a...
Following the screening is a moderated discussion with Vlad himself.
Tickets at the link: www.eventbrite.com/e/truth-at-a...
Truth at a Cost: A Film Screening and Conversation with Vlad Yesypenko
Join the Press Freedom Center, Radio Free Europe, and PEN America for a screening of 'Truth at a Cost,' followed by a moderated discussion.
www.eventbrite.com
October 17, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Join us, alongside @rferl.org.web.brid.gy and @penamerica.bsky.social on November 4 for a screening of the documentary 'Truth at a Cost: Vladyslav Yesypenko's Story.'
Following the screening is a moderated discussion with Vlad himself.
Tickets at the link: www.eventbrite.com/e/truth-at-a...
Following the screening is a moderated discussion with Vlad himself.
Tickets at the link: www.eventbrite.com/e/truth-at-a...
@pressclubdc.bsky.social members ands their guests are invited to a conversation with the folks working to #SaveVOA. RSVP at the link - tickets are going fast!
www.eventbrite.com/e/press-free...
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October 16, 2025 at 2:57 PM
@pressclubdc.bsky.social members ands their guests are invited to a conversation with the folks working to #SaveVOA. RSVP at the link - tickets are going fast!
www.eventbrite.com/e/press-free...
www.eventbrite.com/e/press-free...
"It’s vital to remember that these cases are, first and foremost, human tragedies."
The latest press freedom dispatch from Jason Rezaian discusses the release of hostages from Gaza, and what journalists can learn from the past two years of coverage:
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The latest press freedom dispatch from Jason Rezaian discusses the release of hostages from Gaza, and what journalists can learn from the past two years of coverage:
s2.washingtonpost.com/camp-rw/?tra...
The release of hostages from Gaza offers lessons for journalists
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October 16, 2025 at 2:31 PM
"It’s vital to remember that these cases are, first and foremost, human tragedies."
The latest press freedom dispatch from Jason Rezaian discusses the release of hostages from Gaza, and what journalists can learn from the past two years of coverage:
s2.washingtonpost.com/camp-rw/?tra...
The latest press freedom dispatch from Jason Rezaian discusses the release of hostages from Gaza, and what journalists can learn from the past two years of coverage:
s2.washingtonpost.com/camp-rw/?tra...
"The Pentagon may close its doors to reporters, but it cannot close the public’s right to know."
Press Club President @mikebalsamo.bsky.social on the new restrictions that forced dozens of Pentagon journalists to surrender their credentials:
www.press.org/newsroom/nat...
Press Club President @mikebalsamo.bsky.social on the new restrictions that forced dozens of Pentagon journalists to surrender their credentials:
www.press.org/newsroom/nat...
National Press Club Warns Pentagon Move to Strip Reporter Access Strikes at the Heart of Press Freedom
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15, 2025 — National Press Club President Mike Balsamo today issued a statement on new restrictions that forced dozens of Pentagon journalists to surrender their credentials:
“The Nati...
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October 16, 2025 at 12:11 AM
"The Pentagon may close its doors to reporters, but it cannot close the public’s right to know."
Press Club President @mikebalsamo.bsky.social on the new restrictions that forced dozens of Pentagon journalists to surrender their credentials:
www.press.org/newsroom/nat...
Press Club President @mikebalsamo.bsky.social on the new restrictions that forced dozens of Pentagon journalists to surrender their credentials:
www.press.org/newsroom/nat...
Calling all @pressclubdc.bsky.social members!
You're invited to the next Cocktails and Conversations event, featuring Jessica Jerreat and Patsy Widakuswara, who will discuss their work as press freedom advocates with the #SaveVOA campaign.
RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/press-free...
You're invited to the next Cocktails and Conversations event, featuring Jessica Jerreat and Patsy Widakuswara, who will discuss their work as press freedom advocates with the #SaveVOA campaign.
RSVP 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.
www.eventbrite.com
October 15, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Calling all @pressclubdc.bsky.social members!
You're invited to the next Cocktails and Conversations event, featuring Jessica Jerreat and Patsy Widakuswara, who will discuss their work as press freedom advocates with the #SaveVOA campaign.
RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/press-free...
You're invited to the next Cocktails and Conversations event, featuring Jessica Jerreat and Patsy Widakuswara, who will discuss their work as press freedom advocates with the #SaveVOA campaign.
RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/press-free...