Author: Los Angeles Press Club

Application Deadline: Monday, January 8, 2018 Training Dates: March 11-14, 2018, Washington, D.C. The statistics tell the tale: Every day 10,000 Americans turn 65, and 20 percent of people in that age group are employed or looking for work – the highest rate since 1962. Over four days, journalists will learn about older workers and the labor market; new models for retirement; the future of Social Security and retirement savings; the gig economy; workforce discrimination; and how workers’ health impacts all of that. They’ll also learn what other countries are…

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Enter now for the Toner Prize for Excellence in Political Reporting. There’s no entry fee and it’s open to 2017 reporting on any platform. The prize honors the late Robin Toner of The New York Times and has a $5,000 award. It’s sponsored by the Newhouse School at Syracuse University. Deadline is Jan. 15 by 11:59 p.m. Click here for more information!

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Pay attention to your inbox in the coming weeks. We’ll be sending out a ballot for our Board of Directors election. This is your chance to shape the future of the Press Club. As always, our ballot is only open to L.A. Press Club members. If you have any questions, email us at info@lapressclub.org

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The Los Angeles Press Club thanks the Walt Disney Co. for dropping its ban on Los Angeles Times critics attending film screenings. Companies, especially media companies, should never try to penalize or muzzle reporters for doing their jobs, asking tough questions and writing critical stories.

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The Los Angeles Press Club joins other journalism groups in condemning the Walt Disney Co.’s ban on Los Angeles Times critics attending film screenings. Companies, especially media companies, should never try to penalize or muzzle reporters for doing their jobs, asking tough questions and writing critical stories.

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