National Press Club

We hope you enjoyed our event last night with 3 election and fraud experts! The trio discussed risk-limiting audits, evidence-based decision making, and the triangle of fraud evidence. Given what is going on in the U.S. currently, this topic was exceptionally important to discuss.

WASHINGTON, October 28 – The following is a statement from Emily Wilkins, 117th President of the National Press Club on the essential work that journalists are performing in covering the November elections. “As voters cast ballots in contentious elections across the country, we want to remind everyone involved in the process to respect journalists’ vital role in this pivotal moment in the democratic process. Journalists are America’s eyes and ears at campaign events, polling places, protests, and in government buildings. They should be free to do their job without undue restrictions, especially when it comes to legally permissible photography. We also remain increasingly concerned about pervasive harassment of journalists online, especially against women and people of color. Reporters should have the freedom to write and broadcast their work without fear of partisan retribution, and efforts to silence that work through intimidation must be condemned by all sides. As reporters, our only job is to seek the truth and report it. Hounding the umpire should not win either party political points. We urge all parties involved in these elections to remember what federal and state law stipulates about journalists' ability to fully cover the voting and tabulation process so the press can continue to provide the public with clear and timely information about this most sacred of American traditions.”

🎁🎄Members and their loved ones are invited to join us for our family holiday celebration on December 18! Indulge in a variety of exciting activities and entertainment for the whole family. From a visit by Santa Claus himself to gingerbread treat decorating, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Members are encouraged to bring a gift for our annual Holiday Toy Drive. Toys and other items will be donated to Children's National Hospital. Your generous donations will be given to patients and family members during their hospital visit to provide comfort, offer distractions and to normalize the hospital setting. Check out their Wish List [https://lnkd.in/dsKMbfix] for gift ideas. A donation box will be available in the Club lobby starting in December. Get ready to make unforgettable memories as we kick off the holiday season with joy and cheer. We hope to see you there! Get your tickets at the link below 👇

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Back in August at the 2024 National Press Club Journalism Awards, journalist, movie critic, and club member Nell Minow explained what inspired her to create the Nell Minow Award for Cultural Criticism.

Three election experts will analyze emerging allegations of voting fraud at a National Press Club event on October 28 at 6 p.m. The event will feature William Kresse, Dick Riley, and Jennifer Morrell - all election and fraud experts. In addition to exploring potential election fraud, the group will discuss risk-limiting audits, evidence-based decision making, and the triangle of fraud evidence. They will explain what voters should know as they go to the polls about the security of their vote, the integrity of elections, and the safety of voting machines. Get your tickets here! ⬇️

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WASHINGTON, October 23 – The following is a statement from Emily Wilkins, 117th President of the National Press Club regarding the safety of six Al Jazeera journalists working in Northern Gaza who have been accused by the Israeli Defense Forces of being terrorists. “The Al Jazeera team working in North Gaza are journalists. Al Jazeera vehemently denies all claims to the contrary. We are very concerned that IDF are once again smearing Al Jazeera journalists as they have done in the past. We fear for the safety of these six Al Jazeera journalists. IDF has killed four Al Jazeera journalists since Oct. 7. Just last week they wounded two other Al Jazeera journalists who were wearing clearly marked press emblems and were working. One is paralyzed from the shooting and the other severely injured. We call for the U.S. government to speak out publicly and privately at the highest levels against the targeting of these journalists and to do everything in their power to ensure the safety of all reporting on the war. The timing on this is notable, as Al Jazeera has just come out with a program looking at atrocities committed during the campaign in Gaza.  These journalists have operated in Gaza since the beginning of the conflict and now, after the program on atrocities airs, they are named with photos and called terrorists. We call on all in the journalism community to raise their voices now so that no harm comes to these Al Jazeera journalists who are doing their jobs under difficult circumstances.”

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough will speak on the state of America’s veterans and their families at a National Press Club event on October 29. To submit a question in advance for Secretary McDonough, put VETERANS in the subject line and email it to headliners@press.org. Get your tickets now!

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