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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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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!

Get involved: Join an IRE committee
July 5, 2023 | Comments Off on Get involved: Join an IRE committee

IRE is seeking volunteers for committees. The board wants to hear your ideas and get your perspective on a wide range of issues. If you’re interested, click on “Read more” below to fill out a Google form by Friday, July 14, or to join us at a Q&A webinar Thursday, July 13, at 5 p.m. EDT for more details.

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