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In addition to panels and hands-on classes, NICAR16 will also offer a number of other non-traditional sessions. NICAR Conversations is a series of 1-hour sessions sponsored by SRCCON. The small-group discussions will have set agendas pitched by the facilitators before the conference. These sessions will be held in NICAR Commons (Colorado A). Thursday 10:15-11:15 a.m. | My…
Read MoreThe 2016 CAR Conference app is now available through Guidebook! We encourage you to download our mobile guide to enhance your experience at the 2016 CAR Conference. You’ll be able to plan your day with a personalized schedule and browse exhibitors, maps and general show info. The app is free compatible with iPhones, iPads, iPod…
Read MoreChicago drivers have forked over more than $600 million for traffic fines captured by red light cameras. But an investigation by the Chicago Tribune found that the largest robotic camera system in the country hasn’t done much to make the streets safer. Instead, city officials have used Chicago drivers like a network of cash machines. Reporter…
Read MoreGoing to the 2016 CAR Conference? Don’t forget about these great social and training events organized by IRE and partner organizations. WEDNESDAY Techraking <=16: Bootstrapping the News | 2-6 p.m. in Denver III-IV Veteran data crunchers and programmers from Reveal/The Center for Investigative Reporting help attendees set up their laptops. (Registration required) 10 Great Business…
Read MoreBy Gary Harki, The Virginian-Pilot In February, the Virginia Senate passed a bill that would allow law enforcement agencies to keep secret the names of all police officers, deputy sheriffs and fire marshals. It eventually died in a House subcommittee, but only after journalists raised the alarm that the state of Virginia was about to…
Read MoreOur student sponsorship program is back by popular demand! Last year, about 260 of you sponsored memberships for nearly 400 students. For just $25, you helped us connect with the next generation of investigative reporters. You shared the spirit of IRE – encouraging journalists to grow through training and helping each other. We ask for your support again this year as we aim to introduce more students to…
Read MoreKatie Sartoris In December 2013, 21-year-old Michael Bargo became the youngest person on Florida’s death row for the brutal murder of a teenage boy. Of the 12-person jury that put him there, only 10 agreed that Bargo deserved to die, and none of them were required to explain why. In most other states, a unanimous…
Read MoreEditors and managers will gather in Denver next week for the 2016 Computer-Assisted Reporting Conference. How can you best use the conference to transform your newsroom into a data-driven one? NICAR asked editors and managers who have previously attended the conference to share their best tips for making the most of the experience. What should…
Read MoreWhile you’re planning your days at the upcoming CAR Conference in Denver, keep in mind that we’ve planned special tracks on covering elections and digital security. Here’s a rundown of the sessions in each track. You can learn more about each session by clicking through to the session description. Election track: From campaign finance…
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