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Eight journalists receive IRE fellowships
June 29, 2020 IRE recently awarded eight fellowships to upcoming Data Journalism Bootcamps thanks to the generosity of financial supporters. Recipients will either attend the August Online Data Journalism Bootcamp or the January 2021 Data Journalism Bootcamp. IRE is fortunate to have funding available to provide fellowships for financial assistance. Alexia Fernandez Campbell from the…
Read MoreIRE Board to elect new officers in Tuesday public meeting
June 26, 2020 The IRE Board of Directors will elect its new Executive Committee members during a livestream video meeting at 4 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday (June 30). Registration is required. You may sign up at this link. Afterward, the meeting video will be posted online. Any contested seats on the Executive Committee will be…
Read MoreIRE Executive Committee resigns, paving way for new election of board officers
The Executive Committee of the IRE Board of Directors sent the following letter to the full Board of Directors this afternoon: Dear members of the IRE Board of Directors: On Saturday, members of IRE elected one of the most diverse boards in its 45-year history. Seven members were elected to the board over the weekend,…
Read MoreSeven journalists elected to IRE Board of Directors
Two incumbents and five newcomers won two-year terms for the IRE Board of Directors in election results announced Saturday. IRE members also elected two members of the Contest Committee, which judges the IRE Awards.
Read MoreIRE national conference goes virtual, enabling global attendance
Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 IRE conference will be a virtual event rather than an in-person gathering. For the first time, attendees across the United States and around the world will be able to participate in the signature investigative reporting event via a secure, interactive digital platform. “We’re disappointed not to be…
Read MoreIRE forecasts balanced budgets
Despite the ongoing fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, IRE expects to close the current fiscal year on June 30 without posting a deficit. In addition, IRE forecasts a balanced budget for the new fiscal year that begins July 1. Two months ago, IRE anticipated a shortfall for this current fiscal year of more than $60,000,…
Read MoreRegister for IRE member events in June
IRE is hosting three important virtual events this month — two of which require advance registration (for online security): IRE Board of Directors meeting, 2-5 p.m. EDT on Thursday, June 18. This event is open to current IRE members. Registration is required. Click here for information and a link to sign up. Closer to the…
Read MoreIRE board issues statement in wake of protests about racial injustice
The board of Investigative Reporters and Editors calls on all levels of government across the country to protect the rights of citizens to assemble and protest against racial injustice and for the rights of journalists to chronicle those protests. IRE has supported the rights of journalists the world over to do their jobs without fear…
Read MoreIRE offers free resources to investigate police abuses and misconduct
As a public service, IRE is making key resources available for free to all journalists interested in investigating police use of force, misconduct and corruption. Typically, these tipsheets, presentations and contest entries are available solely for IRE members. “All of us have been shocked at what we’ve seen across the country, as peaceful demonstrators and…
Read MoreNew ‘Investigative Reporter’s Handbook’ now available
A thoroughly rewritten and extensively updated sixth edition of “The Investigative Reporter’s Handbook” can be ordered online in time for the fall academic semester. IRE members qualify for discounted pricing.
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