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Declare IRE Board candidacy by May 6
Would you like to help lead Investigative Reporters and Editors as a new member of the Board of Directors? Or help judge the IRE Awards as an elected member of the IRE Contest Committee? Now is your chance! Six of 13 board seats are up for election in 2025, along with two seats on the Contest Committee.
Read MoreJoin the legacy: How Watergate launched a new era in investigative journalism
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 Watergate.
Read MoreAttending IRE25 on a budget
Attend the 2025 IRE Conference in New Orleans on a budget. You’ll find lots of tips that are big easy on the wallet!
Read MoreJoin IRE now and get a discount on digital security services
IRE is offering a new member benefit for our 50th anniversary and spring member drive. Join or renew your membership by April 28, 2025 to receive a 50% discounted subscription to DeleteMe services.
Read MoreSign up to be a mentor or mentee at IRE25
Sign-ups are now open for the mentorship networking program at IRE25 in New Orleans!
Read MoreProposed amendment to IRE bylaws
The Board of Directors will discuss a change to Article 10 of the organization’s Code of Bylaws at its April 18, 2025, meeting. The Governance Committee will meet on April 4, 2025. and will be reviewing the proposed update to the bylaws, and will advise the Board.
Read MoreIRE selects 7 newsrooms for 2025 Total Newsroom Training cohort
Seven newsrooms will receive custom, grant-funded watchdog training in 2025 through IRE’s Total Newsroom Training program.
Read More25 things we learned at NICAR25
The NICAR Conference brought together more than 900 journalists, educators and students in Minneapolis! Here are 25 things we learned at NICAR25.
Read MoreManny García, Shawn McIntosh nominated for IRE Ring of Honor
Manny García, Editor in Chief at Houston Landing, and Shawn McIntosh, Head of Standards and Practices at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, have been nominated for the prestigious IRE Ring of Honor.
Read MoreIRE Board of Directors issues statement defending press freedoms
IRE stands strongly with our colleagues around the globe. The organization is forming a working group to explore how it can help protect an independent press and access to public data.
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