UPDATE🚨 An immigration board issued a final removal order last night for journalist Mario Guevara. He could be deported any moment. We renew our demand for his immediate release. #FreeMario

I’ll be talking about my reporting on government AI use on MuckRock’s FOIA Friday podcast this week, and on a panel at @ire.org AccessFest conference next month. This investigation wouldn’t have been possible without support from the editors + news team who Cascade PBS decided to lay off this week

For over 100 days, journalist Mario Guevara has been detained by U.S. law enforcement for his livestream reporting. He is the only journalist behind bars for his journalism, and he could be deported for doing his job. We demand his immediate release. freedomformario.com

Investigative Reporters and Editors joins with numerous newsrooms and journalism organizations in condemning the Pentagon's new restrictions on reporters. Read our full statement: www.ire.org/statement-on...

Happening Next Week: Our Domestic Violence Symposium (virtual) is on Sept 25, 2025, from 8:30–2:30 PT. Open to journalists nationwide! Attendees w/ CA focused stories can apply for $2k–$10k reporting grants. Register today: bit.ly/RegDVSymposium #Fellowship #DomesticViolence #PublicHealth

Congratulations to Raney Aronson-Rath — editor-in-chief and executive producer of FRONTLINE, the @pbs.org documentary series produced at @wgbh.org — who was honored at the @ire.org's 50th Anniversary Gala last night for "Collaborations Speaking Truth to Power."

“Together, we are ensuring a stronger future for investigative journalism and the vital role it plays in our society.” — My words on an unforgettable evening that raised a record amount of money for @ire.org! Thanks to everyone who had a hand in this historic event! MORE: bit.ly/4mpb1Iy #IREforAll

Investigative Reporters and Editors hosted a star-studded 50th Anniversary Gala in New York City this week, bringing together the industry’s biggest trailblazers and raising more than $1.5 million. It is the largest amount raised through a single event in IRE history. www.ire.org/ire-50th-ann...

What an honor to serve as board president during @ire.org’s 50th anniversary! I’m so grateful to the members, leaders and staff who organized tonight’s gala to raise money to secure the future of this world class journalism training organization. Thank you. The work ahead couldn’t be more crucial!

What an amazing night, raising money for investigative journalism and @ire.org!

We ❤️ @ire.org! @propublica.org employees wore buttons & flyered at the IRE gala to rally support for our fight for a fair contract. The future of investigative journalism depends on protecting the workers who make it possible. You can help by signing our petition: actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...

Live from New York, it’s IRE’s 50th Anniversary Gala! 🌟🏆 We're so proud to celebrate 50 years of excellence in investigative journalism tonight, with some of the industry’s most revered pioneers and practitioners.

New York-area journalists, check out this training from our friends at @sabew.bsky.social! Hear from award-winning journalists and get one-on-one coaching on Sept. 19 in NYC. This training is geared toward early-career journalists and students, but is open to all. sabew.org/event/skill-...

Deadline extended! Apply by Sunday, Sept. 14 ⬇️

⏰ IRE's virtual conference is coming up next month, and $50 registration ends TOMORROW. Register now and join us online Oct. 9-11 ⬇️ www.ire.org/training/con...

Productive first day of the @ire.org Board Retreat at @kxan.com! 😀

Been sitting on this one for a min but I'm excited to say I'm the new editor of the @ire.org Journal! Honored/excited to take the helm of the publication in such an important moment. www.ire.org/adam-rhodes-...

Signed up for @ire.org's AcessFest - attended for the first time last year, can't wait for this year's! Enjoyed all the opportunities to learn! #journalism #AccessFest2025

Michael Keaton, acclaimed actor, director and press freedom advocate, will receive IRE's first Champion of Investigative Journalism Award, recognizing his spot-on portrayal of journalists and steadfast support for a free press. www.ire.org/michael-keat...

My career changed when I attended an @ire.org conference. It is training that truly makes a difference. Now we’re offering that opportunity for our lowest price ever. For just $50, you can attend IRE’s virtual conference, AccessFest. Register here by Sept 8: www.ire.org/accessfest-2...

⏰ Just a few days left to apply to IRE's Chauncey Bailey Fellowship! Journalists of color, don't miss this opportunity to receive IRE training, mentorship, data services and support as you pursue your next big story. Deadline: Monday, Sept. 1 www.ire.org/training/fel...

IRE's next conference is just a few clicks away this fall! Get an early look at the schedule for #AccessFest, our all-virtual conference coming up Oct. 9-11. schedules.ire.org/accessfest-2...

✈️ Went to Columbia, Missouri, this week for an @ire.org data bootcamp! 📊 I'm super excited to use these skills to offer enhanced analysis and visualizations of CPJ's data that we can hopefully make accessible to journalists around the globe.

Are you a journalist of color with a passion for investigative reporting? Apply now for @ire.org's Journalist of Color Investigative Reporting Fellowship. Get mentorship, training, and support to pursue in-depth stories. 🗓️ Deadline: Sept 1 🔗 https://twp.ai/9PUhzt

IRE is now accepting fellowship applications for #AccessFest25! This is a chance to attend our upcoming virtual conference and get a one-year IRE membership for free. Journalists, students and educators are eligible to apply. 🗓️ Deadline: Sept. 7 🔗 www.ire.org/training/con...

Given the rapid-fire changes in immigration enforcement and the Trump administration's mass deportations, journalists today need to know how to cover immigration and protect their rights. We're bringing in @rcfp.org for this upcoming webinar. 🗓️ Wednesday, Aug. 20 www.ire.org/event/free-w...

Have an idea for IRE's next conference? Fill out our pitch form by Sunday: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

✨ IRE's premier investigative and data journalism training is just a few clicks away this fall! Join us at the 2025 AccessFest Conference, coming up online October 9-11. Registration is $50 right now, in honor of IRE's 50th anniversary. www.ire.org/2025-accessf...

Honored to be included in this mission! IRE will be partnering with @archive.org and @poynterinstitute.bsky.social to develop a national program that preserves vital local news content. Proud to help save "the first draft of history." Thank you, #PressForward! www.pressforward.news/infrastructu...

NEW! 💰 Who are the new oligarchs — and how do they hide their wealth? This GIJN tipsheet shares tips and tools, based on a @ire.org #IRE25 panel, to investigate novel corruption schemes, from fake loans to luxury proxies. 🔎 https://twp.ai/9PUpKD

A weekend of training at ACP’s College Media Mega Workshop in Minneapolis! IRE produced the “advanced reporting” track, teaching student journalists about FOI laws, conducting solid research and how to develop a “data and docs” state of mind.

IRE members, we need your help and feedback! Sign up to join an IRE committee or task force by FRIDAY, JULY 25. These volunteer groups help us improve member services, plan training events, expand IRE’s reach and much more. www.ire.org/sign-up-comm...

IRE NEWS: Scott Pelley, the longtime and highly regarded correspondent for @60minutes.bsky.social, will serve as master of ceremonies for IRE's 50th Anniversary Gala this September. www.ire.org/scott-pelley...

“The conference is awe-inspiringly rich in content and attendance, so it’s a privilege to make connections that deepen our reporting network ..." Thank you, @ijbstories.bsky.social, for the kind words and the continued collaboration! Read their recap of #IRE25. ijb.utoronto.ca/news/ijb-dir...

Journalists, IRE is accepting applications right now for two major fellowships! Don't miss out on these opportunities. 🔍The Chauncey Bailey Journalist of Color Fellowship: www.ire.org/training/fel... Deadline: Sept 1 🔍 Freelance Fellowship: www.ire.org/training/fel... Deadline: Sept. 29

Investigators, we need your help! From press freedom and affordability to mentoring and employment, @ire.org members can volunteer for a committee or task force today. The sign-up form closes Friday, July 25: bit.ly/4kudHDF #IREforAll

💡 Who pays the price for the green energy transition? At @ire.org's #IRE25, investigative journalists revealed how to dig into the dark side of renewables — from mining impacts to labor abuses in the Global South. 🌱 Tools & tips: https://twp.ai/9PTQIz

IRE is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Koch Continuum Grant, a new program supporting investigative journalists pursuing public health and disability reporting. Congratulations, Eli Cahan and Ainsley Martinez 🎉 www.ire.org/koch-continu...

#IREJobCenter: @nolanews.bsky.social is looking for a data reporter to join the investigative team. www.ire.org/job-center/d...

Applications are now open for IRE’s Freelance Fellowship! This fellowship provides cash awards to support independent journalists pursuing investigative projects. 🗓️ Deadline: Sept. 28 www.ire.org/training/fel...

Yes, we’re already thinking about our next conference 🤩 Share your ideas for #AccessFest25, IRE’s virtual conference coming up this fall. The deadline to submit pitches is July 27. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Very hype and honored to be serving as IRE’s vice president for the coming year!

Congratulations to the IRE Board of Directors’ new officers! @hinklej.bsky.social was elected President last week. @journokateh.bsky.social is the new Vice President. Mark Greenblatt was reelected treasurer. Read the announcement ⬇️ www.ire.org/ire-board-el...

Just got back from the @ire.org conference in New Orleans - the 50th anniversary - surrounded by some of the best investigative journalists in the country. I once again left with new tools, fresh ideas, and feeling inspired by the incredible work happening all around me.

🌎 At @ire.org's #IRE25, GIJN co-hosted 60 journalists from more than two-dozen countries and territories at the four-day event’s International Luncheon. From cross-border collaboration to local watchdog reporting, the global investigative community is growing stronger. 🔗 https://twp.ai/9PU7vf

El equipo de #TráileresTrampaParaMigrantes fue galardonado con el Tom Renner Award de @ire.org. Una investigación colaborativa que documenta +170 casos de tráfico de migrantes en tráileres y la impunidad que lo permite. ¡Gracias a quienes la hicieron posible! 👉 www.elclip.org/traileres-tr...

This week I visited New Orleans for the @ire.org Conference. I’ve attended nearly every conference since 2018, and this time I joined as a panelist to talk about using legal records in environmental investigations. It was such a great opportunity! #IRE2025

Ah the lovely dry air of Denver! But what a great time in NOLA for #IRE25, the 50th anniversary of this great org. Thanks to all the @ire.org staff and the volunteers who put this together! Have learned so much over the years!

🔐An award you don’t want to win: This year's Golden Padlock goes to Elon Musk and DOGE for shredding and blocking access to records of vital public interest detailing controversial federal government actions. www.ire.org/2025-golden-...

Thanks for the shout in the newsletter last week @ire.org www.pressherald.com/2025/06/04/h...