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The 2025 Freelance Fellowship Recipients
John Bones was a pioneer in the industry and a longtime champion of IRE. He died May 13 in Oslo, Norway, at the age of 69.
Read MoreStarting this spring, IRE professional members will get free access to FOIAengine, a database for researching FOIA requests.
Read MoreIRE is adding a new membership category to benefit early-career journalists beginning this summer. Beginning July 1, early-career journalists can join IRE for $50/year. Along with paying less in membership dues, these members will also have lower registration fees for some events. This category is open to journalists who have five years of experience or…
Read MoreThe IRE Radio Podcast is back after a four-year hiatus. Check out these three new episodes on education-related topics: “Finding stories on the education beat,” “A look inside Uvalde: 365,” and “The legacy of Philip Meyer.” Find the podcast on Soundcloud, Spotify for Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and other streaming platforms.
Read MoreIRE has trained more than 180 managers and aspiring managers with online and in-person training.
Read MoreSign-ups are now open for the mentorship networking program at IRE24 in Anaheim! The deadline to apply is midnight CT on Sunday, May 26.
Read MoreIRE members share tips and ideas for reporting on the environment.
Read MoreWith misinformation on the rise, democracy under threat and cutbacks in the news business, the world needs strong watchdog journalism now more than ever.
That’s why we’re committed to helping journalists stay successful in the field. This spring, IRE is offering a 10% membership or renewal discount to all new, current and lapsed members. The promotion is available Monday, April 15 through Friday, May 3.
Read MoreIRE is pleased to partner with three major airlines to provide discounts for those flying to California for the IRE24 conference in Anaheim June 20-23.
Read MoreThe 2023 IRE Awards recognize the most outstanding watchdog journalism of the year. The contest covers 19 categories across media platforms and a range of market sizes.
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