Three Excerpts from Richard Prince’s June 28, 2020 Journal-isms. Click here for the whole shebang

1) All-White Investigative Reporters & Editors Executive Committee Resigns — And Lots, Lots, More

The newly elected, all-white executive committee of Investigative Reporters and Editors resigned Wednesday, saying the committee’s composition “left us heartbroken and frustrated” and warranted a new election. (Scroll down)

“This result contradicts IRE’s mission. Our Bylaws, which require an immediate vote, set up a rushed process that contributed to this outcome,” they said.

The new election is scheduled for Tuesday during a livestream video meeting of the board at 4 p.m. Eastern time, Executive Director Doug Haddix announced on Friday.

While the initial June 20 election resulted in an all-white executive committee, the committee’s Wednesday letter to board colleagues noted proudly that “members of IRE elected one of the most diverse boards in its 45-year history. Seven members were elected to the board over the weekend, including three Black members, increasing representation to a total of four. In addition, women hold a board majority for the second consecutive year.”

The letter was signed by Jodi Upton, Steven Rich, Brian Rosenthal, Bethany Barnes and Jennifer LaFleur