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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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Are you looking to level up your investigative and data skills? Are you on a budget? Do you want to attend the best journalism conference ever? If you answered yes and haven't registered for IRE26, it's not too late to lock in the best savings! Plus, we've got extra-special discounts for early-career members, student members and professional members who are freelance or unemployed.

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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.

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IRE Total Newsroom Training
Apply now to bring free watchdog training to your newsroom
January 9, 2024 | Comments Off on Apply now to bring free watchdog training to your newsroom

Applications are now open for IRE’s Total Newsroom Training, a grant-funded program that brings customized investigative training to small- and medium-sized newsrooms.

NICAR24 Mentorship Program
Participate in the #NICAR24 mentorship program
December 11, 2023 | Comments Off on Participate in the #NICAR24 mentorship program

Signups are now open for the mentorship networking program at NICAR24 in Baltimore. IRE will match mentors with mentees and arrange for them to meet at a breakfast during the conference.

NICAR24 Lightning Talks
Submit your NICAR24 Lightning Talk ideas!
December 11, 2023 | Comments Off on Submit your NICAR24 Lightning Talk ideas!

Submissions are now open for Lightning Talks to be featured at #NICAR24 in Baltimore. The goal is to teach practical tips in a fun and entertaining way.

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