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IRE calls on Russia to free jailed U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich
April 7, 2023 Contact: Executive Director Diana Fuentes, diana@ire.org Investigative Reporters and Editors is profoundly disturbed by the arrest of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich by Russian authorities. Gershkovich is an experienced U.S. journalist assigned to cover important topics like Russian politics, the country’s economy and the war in Ukraine. The Wall Street Journal…
Read MoreAnnouncing the 2022 IRE Award winners & finalists
The winners of the 2022 IRE Awards reflect the undeniable tenacity of journalists working day in and day out to hold powerful people and systems accountable.
Read MoreSign up for the 2023 IRE Conference mentorship program
Applications are now open to participate in the IRE Conference mentorship program!
Read MoreIRE offers first Jeff German Investigative Workshop in Las Vegas
Join IRE for a regional training event in Las Vegas on April 22-23, 2023, the first IRE Jeff German Investigative Workshop.
Read More#NICAR23 highlights from Nashville
Training director Adam Rhodes reflects on their first NICAR on staff Hola everyone! I hope everyone got home safely from the 2023 NICAR Conference and you’re ready to put what you learned to use. If we didn’t get a chance to meet in Nashville, I am Adam Rhodes, one of IRE’s newer training directors. It…
Read MoreIRE reaffirms commitment to LGBTQ+ support and safety
This week, IRE is holding its annual data journalism conference in Nashville. Some members have expressed concern about their safety in light of recent actions by lawmakers in Tennessee. Today, the IRE Executive Committee issued the following statement: IRE is committed to serving and supporting all its members and maintaining a safe, discrimination-free organization where…
Read MoreAnnouncing the NICAR23 fellows
IRE is proud to sponsor 35 fellowships for journalists attending #NICAR23 in Nashville, March 2-5. NICAR23 fellowships were available for any journalist; journalists, students and educators of color; Illinois journalism students and early-career journalists; and educators who teach data journalism/investigative reporting. IRE membership for one year and support to offset conference attendance expenses were included…
Read MoreHere’s your NICAR23 Lightning Talks lineup
The results are in! Check out the lineup for Lightning Talks at the #NICAR23 conference in Nashville, March 2-5.
Read MoreNICAR23: Things to do in Nashville
by David Plazas The 2023 NICAR Conference is fast approaching! It’s going to be a great time in Nashville, March 2-5. As a local regional committee member for NICAR23, I’m happy to share few of my favorite things to do with visitors: Downtown is very walkable, so you can go to Ascend Amphitheater by the…
Read MoreThree journalists receive IRE’s 2022 Freelance Fellowship
IRE is pleased to announce that Britta Lokting, Jonathan Moens and Gregor Stuart Hunter are the recipients of our 2022 Freelance Fellowships. With IRE’s support, these independent journalists will pursue projects investigating disability issues, technology, and China’s offshore wealth.
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