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IRE believes strongly that all discrimination is damaging, and we stand in support of our LGBTQ+ colleagues, especially the trans community in light of legislation passed by the Florida Legislature. The new "bathroom" law doesn't apply to our hotels or any of the facilities IRE23 will be using in Orlando. We want to reiterate that IRE is committed to providing spaces where everyone can learn in a safe, supportive environment. IRE believes a diverse membership strengthens the organization and has undertaken numerous initiatives to help achieve diversity and inclusion at all levels.
IRE returns to Orlando this summer, June 22-25, and we can’t wait! Register now for $399 for professional, academic, associate and retired members. That's until June 20. If you wait until you get on site, it will be $450! Student members can register at any time for $100. The schedule has been released; check out all the fine sessions and great hands-on and master classes that will be available. Sign up soon, because many of those classes fill up quickly!
IRE has joined the voices of other major journalism organizations from around the world in calling for the immediate release of U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich, who was charged Friday with espionage by Russian authorities. He denied the charges, according to Russian news agencies. The Wall Street Journal, his employer, has said the arrest is a "vicious affront to a free press." Gershkovich was on assignment in Yekaterinburg in Russia's Ural Mountains when he was taken into custody.
Seven candidates filed for six seats on the IRE Board of Directors and three people filed for two seats on the Contest Committee. Voting begins June 6 and will continue through 6 p.m. Eastern June 24. Eligible members will receive a ballot via the email in their profile. Winners will be announced following the membership meeting that same day; those elected take office immediately. At 12:45 p.m. Eastern on June 22 at the IRE23 conference, the board candidates each will make a brief statement. A meet-and-greet will follow where members can talk with the candidates one-on-one. Join us!
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Four finalists selected for 10th annual Golden Padlock Award
Investigative Reporters and Editors has selected four finalists for the 2023 Golden Padlock Award honoring the most secretive public agency or official in the U.S.
