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Deadline extended! Share your ideas for IRE26!

Great news: the IRE26 call for sessions deadline has been extended to Sunday, March 22! Don't miss your chance to help shape the conference programming. Have several ideas? Feel free to fill out the form as many times as you'd like. We can't wait to hear from you!

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IRE urges the release of Nashville reporter by federal immigration authorities

IRE urges the release of Estefany Rodríguez, a reporter with Nashville Noticias and Univision 42 Nashville, whose coverage has included immigration enforcement. She was taken into custody while in a marked news vehicle, according to Nashville Noticias.

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.

IRE News

Proposed amendment to IRE bylaws
March 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Proposed 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.

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IRE selects 7 newsrooms for 2025 Total Newsroom Training cohort
March 20, 2025 | Comments Off on IRE 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.

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25 things we learned at NICAR25
March 18, 2025 | Comments Off on 25 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.

There’s more pressure than ever to rise above the competition.

 

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