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IRE and NICAR offer several opportunities for members and even non-members to exchange ideas, information, techniques and war stories. Joining is easy and, if you don't want the e-mails coming directly to you, you can review listserv archives at your leisure.

IRE-L

The IRE-L Mailing List serves as a forum on the techniques of investigative reporting and ideas for investigative stories. It also acts as a posting board for new developments at IRE. Access listserv archives.

IREPLUS-L

The IRE-Plus Mailing List serves as a forum for the discussion of techniques related to investigative reporting. Members seeking advice in a specific area or on a special project can find help here. It also acts as a posting board for new developments at IRE. (This is a members-only listserv.) Access listserv archives.

NICAR-L

The NICAR-L Mailing List serves as a forum for the discussion of subjects related to computer-assisted reporting. It also acts as a posting board for new developments at NICAR, including seminar announcements and database information. Access listserv archives.

CENSUS-L

The CENSUS-L was started as an offshoot of NICAR-L. Discussion is primarily about the Census, but there may be talk about mapping as well.

To join click here(sends a blank email) or you may send "subscribe CENSUS-L fullname" in the body of an email to listserv@lists.ire.org.   Access listserv archives.

CFIC-L

CFIC-L is an electronic mailing list for discussion of campaign finance reporting tools and techniques. It also offers the latest news from the Campaign Finance Information Center.

To join click here(sends a blank email) or you may send "subscribe CFIC-L fullname" in the body of an email to listserv@lists.ire.org.

IRE-EDU

The IRE-EDU Mailing List serves as a forum for journalism educators, particularly for those teaching public affairs, investigative or computer-assisted reporting. (This is a members-only listserv.) Access listserv archives.

IREBC-L

The IREBC-L Mailing List serves as a forum for IRE's broadcast members and allows discussion of investigative techniques and concerns among broadcasters. (This is a members-only listserv.) Access listserv archives.

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Quick Hits is a biweekly electronic newsletter containing information about IRE programs, reporting tips and updates on members' activities in between issues of The IRE Journal. Subscription is open to IRE members and nonmembers. To subscribe, send an e-mail to ire-quickhits-request@ire.org with "subscribe" in the subject line or .