Welcome to IRE!
Investigative Reporters and Editors Inc. is a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of investigative reporting. IRE was formed to create a forum in which journalists throughout the world could help each other by sharing story ideas, newsgathering techniques and news sources.
IRE provides members access to thousands of reporting tipsheets and other materials through its Resource Center and hosts conferences and specialized training across the country. Programs of IRE include the National Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting (NICAR), a collaboration between IRE and the Missouri School of Journalism.
IRE News
Nov 10, 2026 — Investigative Reporters & Editors condemns President Donald Trump’s posting of a cartoon that depicts journalists being assaulted by professional fighters at the White House. The video, posted on Truth Social, undermines the role of the press in a functioning democracy. It makes light of the violence that many journalists face while…
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…
October 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…
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