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U.S. Department of Government Efficiency wins 2025 Golden Padlock Award
Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) earned the 2025 Golden Padlock Award from Investigative Reporters and Editors.
Read MoreFive finalists selected for 2025 Golden Padlock Award
Investigative Reporters and Editors has named its finalists for the 2025 Golden Padlock Award, recognizing the most secretive public agency or official in the U.S. This year’s competition highlights a competitive field of government agencies and public officials who have distinguished themselves in the art of secrecy.
Read MoreIRE’s AccessFest Conference returns online this October
The 2025 IRE Conference will take place online Oct. 9-11. This IRE conference is virtual by design, created with the goal of expanding IRE training to journalists around the world in a more accessible and affordable format.
Read MoreIntroducing the 2025 IRE Conference fellows
Thanks to the help of our generous sponsors and donors, IRE was able to offer more than 60 fellowships to help journalists and students attend the 2025 IRE Conference.
Read MoreIRE hosts golden gala celebrating spirit of investigative journalism
Investigative Reporters and Editors will mark its 50th anniversary with a gala in September, an elegant evening of camaraderie and entertainment paying tribute to the outrage that has driven investigative journalism since 1975.
Read MoreIRE launches pilot program on college campuses
A pilot program of IRE student chapters is in place across the country. The goal is to introduce more students to the organization and bring investigative training to college campuses.
Read MoreAnnouncing the 2024 IRE Awards
Congratulations to winners and finalists in the 2024 IRE Awards. The annual contest showcases exemplary work by members of Investigative Reporters and Editors from the past year. Awards will be presented at the 2025 IRE Conference in New Orleans on Saturday, June 21.
Read MoreJoin the legacy: Shining a spotlight on ‘impenetrable institutions’
As part of IRE’s 50th anniversary and spring member drive, we’re sharing some of the biggest moments in investigative journalism since 1975. This week’s story is about the Spotlight team’s investigation into the Catholic Church.
Read MoreIRE training coming to a city near you!
IRE has a longstanding history of teaching journalists and students across the country. Here’s here we’ll be in 2025.
Read MoreJoin the legacy: Uncovering systemic injustice with investigative techniques
As part of IRE’s 50th anniversary and spring member drive, we’re sharing some of the biggest moments in investigative journalism since 1975. This week’s story is about Don Barlett and James. B Steele’s series “America: What went wrong?”
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