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Welcome to IRE

Investigative Reporters and Editors Inc. is a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of investigative reporting. IRE was formed to create a forum in which journalists throughout the world could help each other by sharing story ideas, newsgathering techniques and news sources.

IRE provides members access to thousands of reporting tipsheets and other materials through its Resource Center and hosts conferences and specialized training across the country. Programs of IRE include the National Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting (NICAR), a collaboration between IRE and the Missouri School of Journalism.

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Learn the latest techniques of finding, understanding and reporting on stories with IRE. Explore training options across the globe and find an event that fits your schedule, whether it’s in person or online.

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IRE News

IRE 50th Anniversary Gala raises record $1.5 million for journalism training

Investigative Reporters and Editors hosted a star-studded 50th Anniversary Gala in New York City this week, bringing together the industry’s biggest trailblazers and raising more than $1.5 million for the grassroots nonprofit.

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New IRE fellowship honors Susan Carroll

Investigative Reporters and Editors has a new fellowship in honor of the late Susan Carroll Alvarez, a fearless watchdog journalist beloved for her mentorship and leadership skills.

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Adam Rhodes named editor of The IRE Journal

IRE Training Director Adam Rhodes will take over editing The IRE Journal, Investigative Reporter and Editors’ online publication offering stories about investigative journalism, blueprints for award-winning work, useful tips for accessing public records and much more.

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Headshots of nominees and IRE logo. Text "Manny García and Shawn McIntosh nominated for IRE Ring of Honor"
Manny García, Shawn McIntosh nominated for IRE Ring of Honor
March 4, 2025 | Comments Off on Manny 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.

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IRE Board of Directors issues statement defending press freedoms
February 24, 2025 | Comments Off on IRE 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.

Join us in celebration of 50 years of IRE. Announcing a series of special events
IRE is celebrating its 50th birthday and you’re invited to the party!
February 21, 2025 | Comments Off on IRE is celebrating its 50th birthday and you’re invited to the party!

Fifty years of IRE. This milestone is special. To celebrate this historic anniversary, we have exciting plans throughout 2025. See details and join us!

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