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The annual Philip Meyer Journalism Award from Investigative Reporters and Editors recognizes the best use of social science research methods in journalism. This year, IRE honors five investigative projects from a pool of exceptionally strong applicants.
Read MoreSubmissions are now open for Lightning Talks to be featured at #NICAR25 in Minneapolis!
Lightning Talks, which take place on the Friday afternoon of the conference, are five-minute talks about a particular tool, skill or piece of advice learned from working on stories. The goal is to teach some practical tips in a fun and entertaining way.
Read MoreBy Patrick Garvin, independent journalist and accessibility consultant I’ve spent more than four years speaking at journalism conferences and talking to newsrooms about making news sites more accessible to people with disabilities. When I speak with journalists about this, I rely on two sets of credentials: the accessibility certifications I’ve earned in the last four…
Read MoreBy Julia Métraux, Mother Jones In mid-September, ProPublica and the Minnesota Reformer published an article about how Tim Walz and his office failed to meet the concerns of Black advocates after a police officer shot and killed Daunte Wright at a traffic stop in 2021. ProPublica published photos of transcripts of conversations and emails received…
Read MoreIRE is proud to partner with Arizona State University to launch an IRE-approved certificate program in investigative editing.
Read MoreThis edition of IRE Radio highlights the AccessFest24 panel, “Supporting Journalists with Disabilities and Improving Disability Coverage.”
Read MoreThis holiday season, consider giving the gift of IRE membership to the journalist(s) in your life.
Read More(Dec. 10, 2024) – Applications are now open for Total Newsroom Training, a grant-funded IRE program that brings customized investigative training to small- and medium-sized newsrooms. IRE’s experienced trainers visit selected U.S.-based newsrooms either virtually or in person for two days of intense, in-house investigative training – at no cost. Now in its 12th year, the…
Read More(Dec. 9, 2024) — With the new year approaching and a new presidential administration coming into place, we asked the IRE training team for their best advice to journalists. These IRE trainers teach journalists and work with partner journalism organizations all over the country, so they have a strong pulse on the industry. Here’s what…
Read MoreSign up to be matched with a mentor or mentee at the 2025 NICAR Conference.
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