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The story behind the investigation

By Doug Meigs, IRE & NICAR; Mike Reicher and Lulu Ramadan, The Seattle Times; Amy Silverman, Arizona Daily Star; Beth Hundsdorfer and Molly Parker, Capitol News Illinois ProPublica supports local and regional investigative projects through its Local Reporting Network. These newsroom collaborations have exposed myriad failures by systems meant to support the most vulnerable members…

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Tips to make the news more accessible

By Patrick Garvin, independent journalist and accessibility consultant I’ve spent more than four years speaking at journalism conferences and talking to newsrooms about making news sites more accessible to people with disabilities. When I speak with journalists about this, I rely on two sets of credentials: the accessibility certifications I’ve earned in the last four…

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Are your public records accessible?

By Julia Métraux, Mother Jones In mid-September, ProPublica and the Minnesota Reformer published an article about how Tim Walz and his office failed to meet the concerns of Black advocates after a police officer shot and killed Daunte Wright at a traffic stop in 2021. ProPublica published photos of transcripts of conversations and emails received…

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IRE Radio: Disability is part of every beat

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In a panel titled, “Disability is part of every beat,” three accomplished journalists joined in discussion at AccessFest24. We have excerpted from their panel in this edition of The IRE Radio Podcast. 

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A new era for The IRE Journal

The IRE Journal is entering a new phase, becoming a digital-only magazine effective Jan. 1. The final print edition will be the Q4 2024 issue.

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IRE Radio Podcast on education, Uvalde and Philip Meyer

The IRE Radio Podcast is back after a four-year hiatus. Check out these three new episodes on education-related topics: “Finding stories on the education beat,” “A look inside Uvalde: 365,” and “The legacy of Philip Meyer.” Find the podcast on Soundcloud, Spotify for Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and other streaming platforms.

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How to be an ally in the newsroom

Five journalists share tips and ideas for creating a culture of inclusivity, regardless of job title, in their newsrooms. Ashley Graham, WLNS (Lansing, Michigan): “It’s important for everyone in the newsroom to be open to ‘diverse’ story pitches. Many journalists of color find that pitches related to their respective communities get turned down for being…

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