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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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IRE expands Data Journalism Bootcamp options
October 10, 2023 | Comments Off on IRE expands Data Journalism Bootcamp options

New IRE bootcamp options are available in 2024. Register now!
• Jan. 8-12: Google Sheets + SQL
• March 25-29: Google Sheets deep dive
• Aug. 5-9: Google Sheets + Python

Investigative sessions to catch at SPJ23 in Las Vegas
September 25, 2023 | Comments Off on Investigative sessions to catch at SPJ23 in Las Vegas

The Society of Professional Journalists’ 2023 Convention in Las Vegas, Sept. 28-30 will offer a variety of opportunities for journalists to advance their investigative and data reporting skills.

Tell us what you want at #NICAR24
September 12, 2023 | Comments Off on Tell us what you want at #NICAR24

NICAR24 is coming to Baltimore, March 3-7, 2024 and we’re seeking your ideas and suggestions!

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