IRE News
The IRE Bookstore is pleased to announce our first eBook title, “Understanding Crime Statistics: A Reporter’s Guide, 2nd Ed.” Our eBooks will provide you with useful desktop references that you can have with you on the go. The PDF is compatible across eReader platforms, or can simply be opened on your computer desktop. You will…
Now is the time for college and university students to take advantage of the special student rate that allows you to join IRE and take advantage of all of the member-only resources we offer. For only $25 a year, you’ll get access to more than 3,000 tip sheets that can give you a quick roadmap…
During an era when freelance investigative journalism is more vital than ever, IRE has awarded its second year of grants to freelancers. This year, IRE distributed $3,000 from the endowed fellowship fund. A panel of three judges, all experienced investigative reporters who freelance, reviewed applications and selected the fellows. The 2009 IRE Freelance Investigative Journalism…
The Arizona Republic reported that Max Dunlap, convicted of killing Don Bolles, died at the Arizona State Prison Complex-Tucson on Tuesday. “Dunlap, 80, was convicted of murder and conspiracy to commit murder in 1993. He was serving a life sentence. Dunlap was unresponsive Tuesday morning in the Rincon medical unit in Tucson. Staff performed CPR…
We’re now regularly posting member news online, in addition to its home in the printed Journal. We’re offering Web-only content and consolidating links to some of our online features that provide tips and behind-the-scenes insight into investigative reporting. The site will work in conjunction with the printed version, and members can still access the full…
Three journalists from various backgrounds spoke during the IRE Awards luncheon in Baltimore on June 13 on why IRE is so important to their careers and to the future of investigative journalism. Click to listen. (6:20 – mp3 format) The speakers were: Mark Horvit, IRE executive director (brief intro). James Steele, contributing editor for Vanity…
A group of journalists representing investigative reporting organizations throughout the nation gathered this week to take the first steps toward forming a non-profit investigative news network. Representatives from the Center for Public Integrity, the Center for Investigative Reporting, IRE, the Investigative Reporting Workshop, several newly formed regional investigative centers and other groups met at the…