Earlier this month, Sarah Cohen of Duke University and Jennifer LaFleur of ProPublica helped uncover some of the mysteries of stimulus reporting in a one-hour IRE webinar. A recording of this session is now available for purchase and download here.
During the webinar, Cohen and LaFleur explain stimulus basics and how to follow the dollars from [...]
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Stimulus webinar available for download
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Investigating nonprofits in wake of the crisis in Haiti
January 22nd, 2010 coulterj The crisis in Haiti has sparked an outpouring of concern and aid pouring in from around the world. With this goodwill comes an opportunity for charities to shine and journalists to make sure that those charities are doing what they promise.
Check up on charitable organizations in your community or educate your readers and viewers to [...]
The CAR Conference hotel deadline is quickly approaching.
January 20th, 2010 Stephanie The 2010 Computer-Assisted Reporting (CAR) Conference is quickly approaching. Make your plans and register TODAY!
Last year, participants were scrambling to find a hotel room after the room block had filled. This year we are in Phoenix during Spring Training, and hotel rooms and rates outside our block can be higher than our discounted rate. To [...]
Friday, January 15 is postmark deadline for 2009 IRE Awards
January 14th, 2010 Beth The deadline for submitting entries for the IRE Awards is this Friday, January 15. All entries must be postmarked midnight on Friday.
