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IRE is excited to head to National Harbor for our annual investigative journalism conference and we want to hear from you! The call for sessions deadline is today, March 10! Get your ideas in before it's too late!

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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 News

The IRE team grows + promotions

Help us welcome three new staff members to the IRE team! Benét Wilson is our newest training director, Aaricka Washington takes on the role of marketing and promotions specialist and Krista Sporleder joins us as the IRE program coordinator.

In the promotions department, Adam Rhodes has been promoted to managing editor of the IRE Journal and Lauren Grandestaff was promoted to deputy executive director.

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IRE voices solidarity with Marion County Record after “disturbing” police raid
August 14, 2023 | Comments Off on IRE voices solidarity with Marion County Record after “disturbing” police raid

IRE stands in solidarity with the Marion County Record in defense of the First Amendment after local Kansas law enforcement raids on Aug. 11.

Diana Fuentes and Francisco Vara-Orta pose for a photo at NAHJ 2022.
2023 IRE training collaborations, improving journalism together
August 1, 2023 | Comments Off on 2023 IRE training collaborations, improving journalism together

IRE has renewed its focus on exchanging perspectives and expertise with other journalism associations. In addition to our own conferences and training programs, the IRE team will have trained at 12 partner conferences by the end of 2023.

IRE23 Conference recap
July 6, 2023 | Comments Off on IRE23 Conference recap

Reporting from IRE23 in Orlando, Rashika Jaipuriar recaps notable conference milestones. Her coverage features photos, programming highlights and an interview with a local snake on IRE’s TikTok — plus a reminder for speakers to submit tipsheets!

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