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Journalists across the data spectrum – from beginners to sophisticated programmers – will find plenty of sessions to boost their watchdog power during the national CAR Conference. No other journalism conference provides the scope and depth of hands-on software training available each year at the CAR Conference. Beginners can learn how to crunch numbers in…
Read MoreLooking at the CAR Conference schedule can be a little overwhelming. With so many classes, panels and special events taking place, we thought it might be helpful to put together a short guide to help everyone navigate the world of NICAR. In alphabetical order: Conference app: The CAR Conference app will be available through Guidebook,…
Read MoreThe NICAR Data Library has updated the National Inventory of Dams (NID), a database kept by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on dams in all 50 states, Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico with details that include structure type, purpose, owner, most recent inspection date and inspection frequency. The data also includes latitude and longitude.…
Read MoreSeveral IRE members were honored Sunday, Feb. 19, with a George Polk Award for Journalism, one of the most prestigious prizes for enterprise and investigative journalism in the world. Ali Winston of the East Bay Express shared the award for Local Reporting for “Badge of Dishonor,” an extraordinary expose of human trafficking within the Oakland…
Read MoreBack by popular demand! Please join us on Thursday, February 16 at The Boathouse at Confluence Park, beginning at 5:00 pm. RSVP online for the event and join the IRE Ohio Meetup group if you haven’t already. IRE has member-organized Meetup groups in six cities. Learn more about them on our IRE Meetups page.
Read MoreCongratulations to IRE member Brian Rosenthal of the Houston Chronicle for winning the 2017 Selden Ring Award for Investigative Reporting. USC Annenberg recognized Rosenthal for his seven-part series, “Denied,” which uncovered a systematic denial of special education services for tens of thousands of children with disabilities in the state of Texas. According to the USC…
Read MoreThanks to everyone who submitted a Lighting Talk idea for the 2017 CAR Conference. Now it’s time to narrow the 35 ideas down to the 10 talks we’ll hear in Jacksonville. Go online and vote for your favorite proposals. The polls close on Sunday, Feb. 19. What are Lightning Talks? Lightning Talks are 5-minute presentations…
Read MoreWe’re working hard to make sure the 2017 CAR Conference program addresses the issues and skills you need to know now. From covering the Trump administration to protecting yourself and your sources to understanding polls and statistics, our schedule is sure to have something for everyone. Here are a few of the nearly 200 sessions,…
Read MoreThe votes are in and the 2017 NICAR T-shirt has been selected! Joe Fox of the Los Angeles Times won our annual contest with a redaction-inspired design. You’ll be able to buy his design at the 2017 CAR Conference in Jacksonville. Any extra shirts will be available for purchase online in the IRE Store. Madi Alexander of…
Read MoreWhat happens when you investigate the leader of your own country? There’s perhaps never been a more relevant time to ask that question. On this episode, we’ll hear from two journalists who went up against some of the most powerful people and institutions in their own backyards. Rita Vásquez of Panama’s La Prensa and Vlad…
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