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Audio from 2010 IRE Conference now available to members
Audio from the 2010 IRE Conference (Las Vegas, Nev.) is now available for members to stream online. A DVD of the audio is available to order from the Resource Center. Conference attendees can obtain a copy for $5 (to cover shipping/handling). Additional copies can be ordered for $20 each. Members who did not attend the…
Read More“The New Muckrakers” available from IRE
Be inspired by the greats who heralded in a new breed of watchdog journalism. “The New Muckrakers,” with an updated forward by author Leonard Downie, Jr., is now available from IRE. Downie’s classic examines a crucial era in the rich history of investigative reporting in America. His exploration of the “new muckrakers” includes insider anecdotes…
Read MoreOn The Road: Manage your time for investigative stories
By Doug Haddix IRE training director Time management can be a reporter’s biggest challenge when it comes to watchdog stories. During a recent Better Watchdog Workshop in Denver, two seasoned investigative journalists shared tips and tricks they’ve learned to make time for the big story. Advice and tips came from Raquel Rutledge of the Milwaukee…
Read MoreState Dept reverses decision to allow Colombian journalist to enter country for Neiman Foundation fellowship
The U.S. State Department has reversed its decision to deny a visa to Colombian investigative journalist Hollman Morris, clearing the way for Morris to participate in the Nieman Foundation for Journalism’s fellowship program at Harvard University. IRE and many other journalism organizations contacted the State Department asking officials to reconsider their initial decision. Morris initially…
Read MoreAugust Mapping Boot Camp — seats are still available, register today!
Take your CAR skills to the next level by learning how to uncover the “where” in your data, and receive a great deal on ArcView geographic system information system (GIS) software in this Aug. 13-15 bootcamp. Instructors Jennifer LaFleur of ProPublica and David Herzog of NICAR will lead this intensive three-day session in Columbia, MO. …
Read MoreIRE board protests State Dept’s visa denial for Colombian investigative journalist
The board of Investigative Reporters and Editors joins other journalism organizations in the United States to protest the U.S. State Department’s recent decision to deny a visa for Colombian investigative journalist Hollman Morris, who was selected as a Nieman fellow for the 2010-2011 year at Harvard University. Morris is among the most prominent investigative TV…
Read MoreAugust Boot Camps — seats are still available, register today!
Mapping Boot Camp August 13-15, 2010 (University of Missouri, Columbia, MO) Take your CAR skills to the next level by learning how to uncover the “where” in your data. Instructors Jennifer LaFleur of ProPublica and David Herzog of NICAR will show how to use ArcView geographic information system (GIS) software in this intensive three-day session. …
Read MoreThanks and kudos to key IRE volunteers
IRE would like to thank several volunteers and former board members whose efforts have made a significant difference to the organization over the past several years. The work of these members played an important role in the success of our just-concluded annual conference in Las Vegas. Michael J. Kelley, who recently retired as managing editor…
Read MoreSeven members elected to IRE board
Seven members of IRE’s Board of Directors were elected this past weekend at the annual conference in Las Vegas. The newly elected members of the 13-member board are: Sarah Cohen, of Duke University; Rob Cribb, of the Toronto Star; Andrew Donohue, of voiceofsandiego.org; Manny Garcia, of El Nuevo Herald/The Miami Herald; Aron Pilhofer of The…
Read MoreStay up to date with the IRE Conference
Couldn’t make it to the IRE Conference or to that panel you wanted to see? Follow the latest news out of the conference on IRE’s Conference blog. IRE will be blogging panels from the conference and tweeting tips throughout the day. UNLV students Nicole Villoria and Gregan Wingert will blog events, as well as freelance…
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