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So you’ve landed in Indianapolis. You’re at the JW Marriott. You’re checking the schedule and….. whoa. It’s pretty overwhelming, right? With more than 200 hours of programming spanning nearly a week, it’s hard to plan what to see, who to talk to and when to go where. But the IRE staff is here to help…
Read MoreThe 2026 NICAR Fellows IRE is proud to sponsor 19 fellowships for journalists attending NICAR26 in Indianapolis, March 5-8. NICAR26 fellowships were available for any journalist; journalists, students and educators of color; Illinois journalism students and early-career journalists; and educators who teach data journalism/investigative reporting. IRE membership for one year and support to offset conference…
Read MoreBy Victoria Valenzuela, independent journalist When Charlotte Kaufman and Andrew Jarecki visited Easterling prison in Alabama as media seven years ago, they didn’t know what to expect — but they knew that it is rare to get an opportunity to report from a prison, so they took the chance. What started as a filmed visit…
Read MoreAnnouncing the 2025 Philip Meyer Winners The annual Philip Meyer Journalism Award from Investigative Reporters and Editors recognizes the best use of social science research methods in journalism. This year, IRE honors five investigative projects from a pool of extraordinarily strong applicants. Winning projects will be recognized on March 6 at the 2026 NICAR Conference…
Read MoreAnnouncing the 2025 Philip Meyer Winners Staffing changes at IRE are strengthening the nation’s largest journalism association at a critical time for the industry. “IRE’s superpower has always been its people,” said Executive Director Diana Fuentes. “At a time when journalism is facing major challenges, investing in a diverse and experienced staff is essential. Our…
Read MoreBy Pete Madden & Susanna Granieri Illustration by Derek Abella In August 2021, Wausau Pilot & Review, a small newspaper in central Wisconsin, acted on a tip from a reader and reported that a local businessman uttered a homophobic slur during a recent county board meeting. He denied it and demanded a retraction. When he…
Read MoreInvestigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) strongly condemns the arrests of independent journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort, who covered a Jan. 18 protest against immigration enforcement at a church in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Read More(January 27, 2026) – IRE is now accepting applications for the NICAR26 mentorship program! Our annual data journalism conference is taking place March 5-8, 2026 in Indianapolis. If you’re joining us for the conference and are hoping to get (or give) one-on-one guidance, you can sign up for the mentorship program by filling out this…
Read MoreEarn bragging rights and help raise money for future training events by participating in the NICAR 2026 Conference T-shirt contest! Submit your best T-shirt ideas that celebrate data and data journalism. There are only a few guidelines: It must be work-appropriate. There are no restrictions on colors, but keep in mind that the more detailed/multi-colored…
Read MoreIRE strongly condemns the raid of a Washington Post reporter’s home by the FBI, purportedly in an effort to seize classified documents provided to the reporter as she investigates President Donald Trump’s administration. “This was an unconscionable attack on a free press,” said IRE Executive Director Diana Fuentes. “There is nothing more intimidating than going…
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