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IRE members elected six directors to the IRE board on Saturday evening at the organization’s annual conference in Phoenix. The newly elected members are: Matt Apuzzo, The New York Times; Ziva Branstetter, Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting; Matt Goldberg, KNBC-TV; T. Christian Miller, ProPublica; Steven Rich, The Washington Post; and Cheryl W. Thompson, The…
Read MoreFriday’s “Sourcing people of color: Going beyond the community leader” panel, moderated by Manny Garcia of the USA TODAY Network, Diego Santiago of Telemundo, Maria Polletta of The Arizona Republic, and Warren Trent of KTVK/KPHO-TV offered a variety of helpful tips for journalists wanting to improve how they cover historically marginalized communities. Below are some…
Read MoreWireless network and password Wireless internet is available throughout the meeting space thanks to Raycom Media. Join the network IRE17 and follow the steps to enter the access code: Raycom. Look for IRE Conference buttons At the registration desk: All attendees can pick up an #IRE17 button when checking in. At the Tipsheets &…
Read MoreThe 2017 IRE Conference begins on Thursday. Below you’ll find a few bits of information to help you prepare for this great conference! For the latest up-to-date information about panels, speakers and special events at the conference, please visit our conference website at https://www.ire.org/conferences/ire2017/. Hotel Information The conference is taking place at the JW Marriott…
Read MoreCOLUMBIA, MISSOURI: Investigative Reporters and Editors is proud to announce the finalists for its 2017 Golden Padlock Award celebrating the most secretive government agency or individual in the United States. “Undermining the public’s right to know requires dedication, creativity and chutzpa,” said Robert Cribb, chair of the IRE’s Golden Padlock committee. “The sophisticated methods of this…
Read MoreCLICK TO VIEW FULL SIZE Want to up your data viz game at #IRE17? Follow our “Choose your own IRE17 adventure: Data viz” flowchart to find out which hands-on sessions are right for you. If you’re ready to crack open a text editor and start writing some code, we’ve got you covered with classes in…
Read MoreMiroslava Breach Velducea(Photo from Facebook) Mexican journalist Miroslava Breach Velducea, who was assassinated earlier this year in retaliation for her efforts to expose organized crime and corruption, will be remembered next week during the Investigative Reporters and Editors annual conference in Phoenix. Breach will be posthumously recognized with the first-ever Don Bolles Medal, named in…
Read MoreThe 2017 IRE Conference app is now available through Guidebook! We encourage you to download our mobile guide to enhance your experience at the 2017 IRE Conference. You’ll be able to plan your day with a personalized schedule, browse maps and connect with other attendees. The app is free and compatible with iPhones, iPads, iPod Touches and Android…
Read MoreCLICK TO VIEW FULL SIZE Whether you’re new to Excel or a data whiz, we’ve prepared a variety of hands-on classes for you at IRE17 in Phoenix next week. With nearly 60 classes over three and a half days, choosing one that’s right for you might be tough. In our second “Choose your own IRE17…
Read MoreCLICK TO VIEW FULL SIZE Whether it’s your first or fifteenth IRE Conference, choosing your sessions can be intimidating. We’ve tried to make it a little easier with our “Choose your own IRE17 adventure” game. Our first one focuses on public records. Play all the way through to see which sessions will best serve your…
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