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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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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
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
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
✨ @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...
