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Merger of Mother Jones The Center for Investigative Reporting Is Official Merger of Mother Jones The Center for Investigative Reporting Is Official The merger of two of the countrys most storied and trusted investigative news organizations Mother Jones and The Center for Investigative Reporting CIR took effect Feb. 1 forming a news outlet that reaches millions of people each month through indepth reporting across social media websites video radio podcast and print. This is a moment of tremendous urgency for journalism and for democracy said Monika Bauerlein CEO of the newly merged organization. By merging we can shine a light into more dark corners and reach more people with investigative reporting on the issues that matter most.