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Security tips for international journalists traveling to the CAR Conference
By Olivia Martin, Freedom of the Press Foundation Foreign correspondents traveling to the U.S. should request to speak to their lawyer if they are detained, stopped for questioning, or compelled to give up decryption or social media passwords at the U.S. border. Before leaving home, it is recommended that they have their attorney’s contact information…
Read MoreFrom beginners to programmers, CAR Conference offers robust lineup
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 MoreNICAR Dictionary: A guide to the sessions, classes and events
Looking 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 MoreIRE members honored with Polk Awards
Several 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 MoreLocalize coverage of the Oroville Dam collapse with our national database
The 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 MoreVote for the Lightning Talks you want to see in Jacksonville
Thanks 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 MoreIRE member wins 2017 Selden Ring Award
Congratulations 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 MoreMeetup: Central Ohio journos, let’s gather
Back 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 MoreCAR Conference sessions to address Trump administration, data breaches and more
We’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 MoreIRE Radio Podcast | Afflicting the Powerful
What 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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