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A conversation with Francisco Vara-Orta of the University of Missouri
At the IRE Conference in New Orleans, 2016 Knight Scholar Arriana McLymore spoke with attendee Francisco Vara-Orta, a graduate student at the University of Missouri. McLymore: What interested you in journalism? Vara-Orta: My mother always had newspapers in the house. We didn’t always have the money to buy certain things, but she would say that…
Read MoreBest practices for investigating litigious billionaires
By Taeler De Haes We live in a world of billionaires who exert quite a bit of influence over our lives, especially as reporters. At the recent IRE Conference in New Orleans, a panel of investigative journalists discussed getting sued by billionaires, including Donald Trump. They gave tips on how to bulletproof their work, defend…
Read MoreSeven elected to IRE Board of Directors
IRE members elected seven new directors to the IRE board on Saturday evening at the organization’s annual conference in New Orleans. The newly elected members are: Sarah Cohen, The New York Times; Andrew Donohue, Reveal + The Center for Investigative Reporting; Ellen Gabler, The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel; Jill Riepenhoff, The Columbus Dispatch; Nicole Vap, KUSA-TV-Denver;…
Read MoreHow to find and use data to cover the lower courts
By Ashley Balcerzak Reporters write story after story about the vacant U.S. Supreme Court seat left by Antonin Scalia. But many news outlets overlook the benches in their local areas that can impact their communities much more directly: municipal courts. During the IRE panel “Do criminal and municipal courts treat defendants fairly?” Kendall Taggart from BuzzFeed News, Ted Gest…
Read MoreTips for small newsrooms and freelancers wanting to take on big investigations
By Reade Levinson How do you begin investigative reporting when you’re short on cash? Start by searching Google for documents tagged “confidential.” At the “Investigative Reporting on a Shoestring” panel, past and present freelancers — including Lee Fang from The Intercept, Kathryn Joyce, a freelance journalist and author of two books, Trevor Aaronson from the…
Read MoreIRE Conference schedule changes and updates
2016 IRE Conference Addendum Thursday, June 16, 2016 Schedule changes and additions THURSDAY New! Welcome and overview of the conference 8:30-8:50 a.m. in Salon E IRE Staff NICAR Commons: How to enter (and win) a duPont Award 10:15-11:15 in Preservation Hall **Moderated by Lisa R. Cohen, Columbia Journalism School In this session, Lisa R.…
Read MoreWelcome to the 2016 IRE Conference
Welcome to the 2016 IRE Conference. Below are a few bits of information to help you prepare for this great conference! For the most up-to-date information about panels, speakers and special events at the conference, please visit our conference website at: https://www.ire.org/conferences/ire-2016/ Hotel information The conference is taking place at the New Orleans Marriott,…
Read MoreIRE Executive Director Search Committee update
The IRE Board of Directors has appointed a committee of IRE members and representatives of the University of Missouri School of Journalism to conduct a search for IRE’s next executive director. The committee is in the process of reviewing applications and conducting initial interviews with candidates. In the coming weeks, the committee has been asked…
Read MoreIRE Radio Podcast | Regulated by God
No parent wants to put their child in danger. But when parents in some states enroll their children in religious day cares, that’s exactly what happens. On this episode, Reveal reporter Amy Julia Harris discusses what she found when she began investigating the exemptions granted to faith-based day cares. In a handful of states, religious…
Read More2016 IRE Conference app available for download
The 2016 IRE Conference app is now available through Guidebook! We encourage you to download our mobile guide to enhance your experience at the 2016 IRE Conference. You’ll be able to plan your day with a personalized schedule and browse exhibitors, maps and general show information. The app is free and compatible with iPhones, iPads, iPod Touches and…
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