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What 700 Deaths Couldn’t Prove: Investigating Institutional Failure Without Intent
By NaBeela Washington On July 15, 2025, a lightbulb went off at an evening “unveiling.” I sat in a room full of residents and community organizers while Northwestern University researchers presented Chicago’s heat vulnerability index. Graphs flashed on the screen. Neighborhood-level data. Risk factors mapped to census tracts. The kind of granular information that could…
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IRE 2026 Exhibitors & Recruiters IRE 2026Travel & HotelRegistrationScheduleSponsorsExhibitors & RecruitersAwards LuncheonFellowships & ScholarshipsMaster classesFun things to do in National HarborSign up for the mentor programNational Summit on Local News Preservation 🧨Tipsheets & audio Interested in exhibiting or recruiting at the 2026 IRE Conference in National Harbor? Don’t miss out on this opportunity to exhibit…
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IRE 2026 Sponsors IRE 2026Travel & HotelRegistrationScheduleSponsorsExhibitors & RecruitersAwards LuncheonFellowships & ScholarshipsMaster classesFun things to do in National HarborSign up for the mentor programNational Summit on Local News Preservation 🧨Tipsheets & audio IRE thanks the generous sponsors who make this conference possible. Interested in becoming a sponsor for IRE 2026? Get in touch. You can…
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IRE 2026 Travel & Hotel IRE 2026Travel & HotelRegistrationScheduleSponsorsExhibitors & RecruitersAwards LuncheonFellowships & ScholarshipsMaster classesFun things to do in National HarborSign up for the mentor programNational Summit on Local News Preservation 🧨Tipsheets & audio Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center 201 W Waterfront St. Oxon Hill, MD Note: The Gaylord is a cashless property. The…
Read MoreToday’s News For Tomorrow
Today’s News for Tomorrow Get the tools to archive the first draft of history. Today’s News for Tomorrow, a collaboration between the Internet Archive, Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE), and the Poynter Institute with support from Press Forward, offers newsrooms free training on digital preservation and sustained support to ensure the long-term preservation and access of…
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IRE 2026 Awards Luncheon IRE 2026Travel & HotelRegistrationScheduleSponsorsExhibitors & RecruitersAwards LuncheonFellowships & ScholarshipsMaster classesFun things to do in National HarborSign up for the mentor programNational Summit on Local News Preservation 🧨Tipsheets & audio 🚨 THE IRE AWARDS LUNCHEON IS SOLD OUT. 🚨 🎡This year, the IRE Awards Luncheon will be held on Friday, June 19.🎡…
Read More2026 Board of Directors Election
2026 Board of Directors Election Starting April 7, IRE will begin accepting applications for candidates for the IRE Board of Directors. This year, seven of the board’s thirteen seats are up for election. The initial filing period for candidates is April 7 – May 5. All candidates filing by this time will appear on the…
Read MoreIn loving memory: Diana R. Fuentes
In loving memory: Diana R. Fuentes Sept. 27, 1958 — March 20, 2026 Share your memories and photos Support Diana’s Ring of Honor nomination & training fund Read her obituary in the express-news Read the IRE Board’s statement Diana R. Fuentes, a glass ceiling breaker who was the first person of color to lead Investigative…
Read MoreIRE Board Appoints Interim Leadership, Announces Plans to Honor Diana Fuentes
Following the unexpected passing of Executive Director Diana R. Fuentes last week, Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) is mourning the loss of a deeply respected leader whose impact on the organization and the field of investigative journalism will be felt for years to come. The IRE Board of Directors convened on Sunday to solidify next…
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IRE 2026 Registration IRE 2026Travel & HotelRegistrationScheduleSponsorsExhibitors & RecruitersAwards LuncheonFellowships & ScholarshipsMaster classesFun things to do in National HarborSign up for the mentor programNational Summit on Local News Preservation 🧨Tipsheets & audio ⚠️ Please note The process for registering for a conference has changed. Please read the following instructions carefully. If you have trouble, email…
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