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Posts by Alena Rehberger
David Donald and Tom Torok become first IRE Ring of Honor inductees
On June 24, 2023, the late Tom Torok of The New York Times and the late David Donald of The Washington Post became the first two members of the IRE Ring of Honor.
Read MoreIRE’s Don Bolles Medal awarded posthumously to slain Las Vegas investigative reporter
IRE’s Don Bolles Medal for 2023 has been awarded posthumously to Las Vegas Review-Journal investigative reporter Jeff German, who was killed in September 2022 in apparent retaliation for his reporting on a local public official. The Don Bolles Medal recognizes investigative journalists who have exhibited extraordinary courage in standing up against intimidation or efforts to…
Read MoreNebraska Department of Environment & Energy wins 2023 Golden Padlock Award
A staunch commitment to blocking the release of internal emails about a growing public health risk has earned Nebraska Department of Environment & Energy the 2023 Golden Padlock Award from Investigative Reporters and Editors. The award honors the most secretive government agencies in the U.S. The agency originally quoted the Flatwater Free Press a fee…
Read MoreIRE issues mission statement on diversity, belonging, equity and inclusion
Investigative Reporters & Editors celebrates its new mission statement on diversity, belonging, equity and inclusion, adopted unanimously by the IRE Board of Directors on June 14. The statement reaffirms IRE’s commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment at all its events and meetings. “We believe a diverse and inclusive space helps secure a strong…
Read MoreThe Other Orlando
Things to do and see outside of IRE23 Thanks to Mary Shanklin and Adam Rhodes for helping compile this local guide for the 2023 IRE Conference in Orlando, June 22-25. Shanklin served on the IRE23 regional committee and is currently a journalism instructor at the University of Central Florida. Formerly, Shanklin was a reporter at…
Read MoreIRE23 LGBTQ+ Resource Guide
Welcome to the IRE23 LGBTQ+ Resource Guide. Whether you’re looking for queer-focused sessions, IRE personnel, a spot for lunch or a business to support, this guide can be your roadmap while in Orlando. The IRE Board of Directors recently issued a statement reaffirming the organization’s commitment to LGBTQ+ equity and inclusion. When registering, attendees also…
Read MoreJeff German colleagues to deliver IRE23 conference keynote
The late Jeff German’s colleagues — Rhonda Prast, Briana Erickson and Art Kane — will deliver a joint keynote address at IRE23 in Orlando.
Read MoreIntroducing the IRE23 Fellows
IRE is proud to welcome 95 journalists to the IRE23 fellowship class! IRE and generous benefactors are helping journalists around the country attend the #IRE23 in Orlando, June 22-25. Fellows will attend panels and training sessions, and also network with IRE members from around the country. Fellowships and scholarships were available to all journalists, including…
Read MoreFour finalists selected for 10th annual Golden Padlock Award
Investigative Reporters and Editors has selected four finalists for the 2023 Golden Padlock Award honoring the most secretive public agency or official in the U.S.
Read MoreSeeking ideas for virtual AccessFest23
IRE is gearing up to start planning for AccessFest23 and we want to hear your ideas!
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