Press Freedom Center — National Press Club
- 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...
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- 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
- "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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- "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 @kyodonews.bsky.social's recap of yesterday's press conference with Yifu Dong, speaking about his father's unjust detention: english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/6...
- “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.
- 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: www.eventbrite.com/e/news-confe...
- 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, 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
- 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
- "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...
- 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
- 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
- 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...
- “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...
- 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
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- Tomorrow's the day! Sign up for the #RunForAustin 5k and pledge your support for Austin Tice, the longest-held American journalist. runsignup.com/Race/DC/Wash...
- 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 runsignup.com/Race/DC/Wash...
- 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
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- 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...
- On International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, we remember Victoria Roshchyna, Issam Abdallah, and so many others. #JournalismIsNotACrime
- Only one week left to sign up for the virtual #RunForAustinTice 5k! Register at the link: runsignup.com/Race/DC/Wash...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- Just 19 days left to sign up for the 2025 Virtual Run for Austin Tice! runsignup.com/Race/DC/Wash...
- 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...
- @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...
- "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 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...
- 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...
- Today, Press Club President @mikebalsamo.bsky.social released a statement on the extended appeal in Dong Yuyu’s appeal extension: "This pattern of delays continues to suggest the government does not have the evidence needed to make their case." Full statement: www.press.org/newsroom/nat...
- We had a great time on Tuesday night hosting Alsu Kurmasheva for a conversation about press freedom. Thanks to all who attended, asked great questions, and committed themselves to fighting for a free and fair press around the world.
- 30 days left until we run for Austin Tice, the longest-held journalist in captivity. Register at the link! runsignup.com/Race/DC/Wash...
- The National Press Club is deeply concerned about the removal of journalist Mario Guevara and the chilling signal it sends to those who report in the United States. Read President @mikebalsamo.bsky.social's full statement here: www.press.org/newsroom/sta...
- Registration is open for the #RunForAustin 5K on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. The run is part of an ongoing campaign to raise awareness for the longest-detained American journalist. Sign up by Oct. 30 to receive the official race T-shirt. #BringAustinHome runsignup.com/Race/DC/Wash...
- Today, the Press Freedom Center was proud to announce three new members of our Advisory Board: @caoilfhionn.bsky.social, Sam Feist, and Paul Beckett. Read the full advisory at the link: www.press.org/newsroom/pre...
- There are just a few tickets left for next week's Cocktails and Conversations reception with Alsu Kurmasheva at the @pressclubdc.bsky.social. Grab your tickets here! (Members only + guests): www.press.org/events/press...
- Members of the @pressclubdc.bsky.social are invited to a reception on October 7 with freed journalist Alsu Kurmasheva to learn her story and hear about developments in the press freedom space in Russia, Europe, and around the world. RSVP (and bring a guest!): www.press.org/events/press...
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- Registration is now open for the 2025 Run for Austin Tice virtual 5k! Run from anywhere on Saturday, November 8 to show your support for Austin, a journalist who has been wrongfully detained for over a decade. runsignup.com/Race/DC/Wash...
