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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
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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
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)
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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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
✨ @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...
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
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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...
