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Join the legacy: How Watergate launched a new era in investigative journalism
As part of IRE’s 50th anniversary and spring member drive, we’re sharing some of the biggest moments in investigative journalism since 1975. This week’s story is about Watergate.
Read MoreAttending IRE25 on a budget
Attend the 2025 IRE Conference in New Orleans on a budget. You’ll find lots of tips that are big easy on the wallet!
Read MoreJoin IRE now and get a discount on digital security services
IRE is offering a new member benefit for our 50th anniversary and spring member drive. Join or renew your membership by April 28, 2025 to receive a 50% discounted subscription to DeleteMe services.
Read MoreSign up to be a mentor or mentee at IRE25
Sign-ups are now open for the mentorship networking program at IRE25 in New Orleans!
Read MoreInvestigating how loopholes and middlemen are breaking America’s H-1B visa system
By Jason Grotto, Bloomberg News In December 2023, with the migrant surge at the US-Mexico border dominating the national conversation, Bloomberg data investigations reporter Eric Fan was crafting a series of Freedom of Information Act requests that would crack open another problematic part of America’s immigration system — the skilled-worker visa program known as H-1B.…
Read MoreProposed 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.
Read MoreIRE 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.
Read MoreThe sun is setting on government transparency in Florida – and secrecy creep is affecting the rest of the US, too
By David Cuillier, Brechner Freedom of Information Project Florida, the “Sunshine State,” once known as a beacon of government transparency, is growing ever darker, and the clouds are spreading throughout the United States. From March 16-22, 2025, the nation celebrates the 20th anniversary of national Sunshine Week, which originated in Florida, historically home to the…
Read MoreSunshine Week calls attention to darkening skies over college campuses
By Amy Kristin Sanders, The Pennsylvania State University University employees engaged in sexual misconduct. Administrators misappropriating public funds. Scientists paid by industry groups to obtain desirable research outcomes. Wealthy donors influencing the admissions process. Open records laws have helped journalists and watchdog groups uncover these types of wrongdoing at universities around the country — but…
Read MoreSecrecy gives the government control. FOIA can restore the power imbalance
By Lauren Harper, Freedom of the Press Foundation Excessive government secrecy takes many forms, including denying or ignoring FOIA requests and deleting data from websites. These tactics prevent the public from meaningfully participating in self-government in every area secrecy touches, from domestic policy discussions on climate change, to foreign policy debates around international aid. Sunshine…
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