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October 20, 2026 — Chauncey Bailey would have turned 77 today. Nineteen years after he was killed while reporting an investigative story in Oakland, Ca., IRE is marking his birthday for the first time by announcing the newest class of the fellowship that bears his name, a choice meant to keep his work and legacy…
Read MoreChronicling capture: how investigative journalism covers private actors usurping public institutions
Covering state capture: how do investigative journalists report on private interests taking over public institutions? By By Alexandra Gillies, Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) | Published October 19, 2026 .byline { font-size: 1.7rem; color: #666; font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 1rem; } .author { font-weight: bold; color: #333; } James O’Brien/Zuzanna Michalak “Those are the…
Read MoreOctober 15, 2026 – The Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) Board of Directors has approved a newly-revised Code of Conduct, a pivotal step toward fostering a more inclusive and safe environment for all members and participants. “Everyone is welcome at IRE events, and it’s important that they feel included and supported while in attendance,” said…
Read MoreIRE is honored and touched to announce that Diana Fuentes, IRE’s late executive director, has generously donated $25,000 to the organization upon her passing.
Read MoreIRE recognized as a champion of ‘preserving local news online’ with the 2026 Internet Archive Hero Award The award recognizes leadership in making information available to everyone. This year, it honors the fight to keep local journalism from disappearing. October 5, 2026 – Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) has been named a recipient of the…
Read MoreGreg Shea / GBH Archives By Rebecca Fraimow & Peter Higgins, GBH | Published October 1, 2026 .byline { font-size: 1.7rem; color: #666; font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 1rem; } .author { font-weight: bold; color: #333; } In 2008, GBH’s investigative news program Frontline was putting together their regular special on the year’s presidential candidates: The Choice,…
Read MoreIRE condemns White House ban on journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico September 19, 2026 | Investigative Reporters and Editors condemns President Donald Trump’s ban of CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House in apparent retaliation for their coverage of the Trump Administration. In a post on Truth Social, President Trump said…
Read MoreHow to Build Stories in a Data Desert By Helal Al-Anwah, Aljumhuriya Media Network | Published September 15, 2026 .byline { font-size: 1.7rem; color: #666; font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 1rem; } .author { font-weight: bold; color: #333; } In the United States, investigative journalists can often begin their work with a powerful tool: a Freedom of…
Read MoreIRE Announces New ‘Diana Fuentes Service to IRE Award,’ Names Liz Lucas First Recipient Investigative Reporters & Editors is honored to announce that Laura Barrón-López will headline our keynote conversation for AccessFest26, the organization’s sixth virtual-by-design conference Oct. 8-10. Barrón-López serves as an MS NOW White House Reporter. Her most recent reporting for MS NOW…
Read MoreLGBTQ+ inclusive data journalism is more important now than ever, here’s how to start By Emilia Ruzicka | Published September 8, 2026 .byline { font-size: 1.7rem; color: #666; font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 1rem; } .author { font-weight: bold; color: #333; } Inclusive reporting is more important than ever as basic democratic freedoms are under attack in…
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