Posts by Adam Rhodes
Three journalists of color named IRE’s 2027 Chauncey Bailey Fellows, carrying his investigative legacy forward
October 20, 2026 — Chauncey Bailey would have turned 77 today. Nineteen years after he was killed while reporting an investigative story in Oakland, Ca., IRE is marking his birthday for the first time by announcing the newest class of the fellowship that bears his name, a choice meant to keep his work and legacy…
Read MoreChronicling capture: how investigative journalism covers private actors usurping public institutions
Covering state capture: how do investigative journalists report on private interests taking over public institutions? By By Alexandra Gillies, Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) | Published October 19, 2026 James O’Brien/Zuzanna Michalak “Those are the guys who really run the country. Everyone knows they hold the power behind the scenes.” That kind of…
Read MoreIRE announces newly-revised Code of Conduct: A commitment to inclusion, safety and community
October 15, 2026 — The Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) Board of Directors has approved a newly-revised Code of Conduct, a pivotal step toward fostering a more inclusive and safe environment for all members and participants. “Everyone is welcome at IRE events, and it’s important that they feel included and supported while in attendance,” said…
Read MoreIRE announces $25K donation from late executive director
IRE is honored and touched to announce that Diana Fuentes, IRE’s late executive director, has generously donated $25,000 to the organization upon her passing.
Read MoreIRE recognized as a champion of ‘preserving local news online’ with the 2026 Internet Archive Hero Award
IRE recognized as a champion of ‘preserving local news online’ with the 2026 Internet Archive Hero Award The award recognizes leadership in making information available to everyone. This year, it honors the fight to keep local journalism from disappearing. October 5, 2026 — Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) has been named a recipient of the…
Read MoreIn an era of rewritten history and disappearing data, archives are a lifeline for journalists
Greg Shea / GBH Archives By Rebecca Fraimow & Peter Higgins, GBH | Published October 1, 2026 In 2008, GBH’s investigative news program Frontline was putting together their regular special on the year’s presidential candidates: The Choice, featuring Barack Obama and John McCain. Working on a hunch, the editors went back into GBH’s local news…
Read MoreIRE condemns White House ban on journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico
IRE condemns White House ban on journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico September 19, 2026 | Investigative Reporters and Editors condemns President Donald Trump’s ban of CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House in apparent retaliation for their coverage of the Trump Administration. In a post on Truth Social, President Trump said…
Read MoreHow to Build Stories in a Data Desert
How to Build Stories in a Data Desert By Helal Al-Anwah, Aljumhuriya Media Network | Published September 15, 2026 In the United States, investigative journalists can often begin their work with a powerful tool: a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. But access to public records isn’t created equally, especially in countries more hostile to…
Read MoreLGBTQ+ inclusive data journalism is more important now than ever, here’s how to start
LGBTQ+ inclusive data journalism is more important now than ever, here’s how to start By Emilia Ruzicka | Published September 8, 2026 Inclusive reporting is more important than ever as basic democratic freedoms are under attack in the U.S. More and more, LGBTQ+ people are being excluded from spaces like public bathrooms and youth sports,…
Read MoreUsing LLMs in Data Journalism Can Be Trustworthy, If These Five Elements Are In Your Methodology
Using LLMs in Data Journalism Can Be Trustworthy, If These Five Elements Are In Your Methodology By By Jeremy B. Merrill, The Washington Post | Published August 13, 2026 Nadia Nadesan & Digit / https://betterimagesofai.org / https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ AI may bode ill for the journalism industry as a whole, but for us data journalists, it…
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