The IRE Resource Center is a major research library containing more than 23,250 investigative stories — both print and broadcast. These stories are searchable online or by contacting the Resource Center directly (573-882-3364 or rescntr@ire.org) where a researcher can help you pinpoint what you need. Browse or search the tipsheet section of our library below. Stories are not available for download but can be easily ordered by contacting the Resource Center:
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CBS News Investigates: Air Marshalls
CBS News discovered that the U.S. Air marshals are riddled with internal problems. CBS News obtained information that shows supervisors routinely discriminating and intimidating air marshals according to their race, gender and sexual orientation.
Tags: military; U.S. airplanes; discrimination; sexual discrimination; racism
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Afghan Boys Are Prized, So Girls Live the Part
In Afghanistan, families disguise their daughters s sons and raise them as boys to allow for their daughters to be education, work, and have more freedoms. The practice is called "bacha posh" and the investigation takes an unprecedented look at it.
Tags: Afghanistan; segregation; gender; bacha posh
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Black Colleges - Struggling Men
Analyzing Department of Education data, the AP called into question common claims of so-called historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) that they provide an environment where black students are more likely to succeed. In fact, the AP found, black students are actually less likely to graduate than are black students at majority-white institutions.
Tags: education; disparity; historically black colleges and univerisies (HBCUs); graduation rates; race; gender gap; college; university
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The Gender Boondoggle
Christine Pelisek probed a department steeped in tradition yet struggling to improve its image following a series of fire house pranks and allegations of racism and cover-ups. The result was a fascinating, controversial story that helped fuel calls for an inspector general or independent assessor to review the LAFD's problems with minorities and women. A proposal linked to this story was slated for the 2009 Los Angeles municipal ballot
Tags: fire departments; discrimination; women; minorities; Los Angeles Fire Department; racism
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What Really Happened at Fire Station 5?
"These stories followed a year in the life of the Los Angeles Fire Department as it fought claims of racial, gender and workplace discrimination. The stories also centered on teh City Attorney's Office and how it handlede the bulk of lawsuits and claims -- amidst public outrage."
Tags: fire department; city government; harrassment; courts; discrimination
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Incredible Shrinking Paycheck
This investigation tracked median wage and salary income, broken down by age, gender, race and education, across more than five decades of Census data. The goal of the research was to measure the health of the middle class, which many people think is in danger.
Tags: research; Census; data; class; poverty; demographic data; American Community Survey
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Harvest of Women: Safari in Mexico
"Investigation into the disappearances and deaths of girls and women in the border city of Juarez, Mexico, which were documented from 1993-2005. The investigation sought to identify those responsible for the crime spree that attracted international attention. Te book reveals the corruption that made it possible for the crimes to continue with impunity."
Tags: Mexico; serial killer; gender; discrimination; gangs; drug dealer; cartel
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The Breaking Point: How Female Midlife Crisis is Transforming Today's Women
This book is the first to examine how and why the current generation of middle-aged women is having more midlife crisis than ever before. The book explains how the midlife crisis is being redefined through the popular vernacular, and also shows the effects of female midlife crisis on American culture. The book also maps out six psychological archetypes as "organizing principals for female midlife development."
Tags: women; gender studies; aging; psychology; middle age; human development; growth
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"Let's shoot for chocolate frosted brownies." "Has Title IX removed superiority of males in college sports?"
These stories explore NCAA regulations, Title IX, and its effect on college athletics. The authors relate their reports to the student body at PLU, and in fact even conducted a survey the student body at the university to guide their reports.
Tags: athletics; NCAA; college sports; intramural sports; gender discrimination; scholarships
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Licensed to Carry
This CAR investigation looks into how many people possess gun permits in Allen County, IN. The article exposed several public figures who had gun permits, including those who were major advocates for gun safety and protecting the youth from violence. The investigation also went on to outline the current gun permit laws, and create profiles of permit holders--based on race, gender, and political affiliation.
Tags: gun permits; NRA