One aspect of Knight's focus on innovation in journalism is a commitment to diverse newsrooms. We dig into some Knight approaches from recent grant recipients.
Read MorePEN America is yet another nonprofit whose mission has suddenly become more urgent under Trump. We talk to its executive director about the new funding flooding in—and the battle ahead.
Read MoreWe've seen what happens in an America shaped by Tweets and it isn't pretty. Now for some good news: a few funders still believe in deeply reported and nuanced writing.
Read MoreThe press sees Donald Trump as its most dangerous adversary yet, and plenty of funders are also worried about free speech. The Committee to Protect Journalists is one group raking in anxious cash.
Read MoreSloan is one of the largest backers of Wikimedia, as part of a push to support universal access to knowledge. A new grant arrives just as the need for neutral information grows ever more critical.
Read MoreThe election of Donald Trump has led to a boost in donations to nonprofit news outlets. Now Craigslist's founder and largest stakeholder has made a big gift to fight the scourge of "fake news."
Read MoreTrump's rise amid an avalanche of misinformation is powering new public support for quality journalism. We talk to Knight about their emergency fund to capitalize on this surge.
Read MoreIt makes sense that outfits like the ACLU and Planned Parenthood would be awash in new contributions. But there's also a logic behind the surge in donations to nonprofit news outlets.
Read MoreThe conflicts around philanthropic support of journalism are thorny enough as it is. But what happens when the funder of a media site takes over a federal department that the site covers every day?
Read MoreHave we reached a point in journalism's decline in which foundations have to band together to fund cultural and criticism at an esteemed national publication? It sure looks like it.
Read MoreHere's some good news for all of the journalism purists out there. At least some funders continue to see the value of deep and transformative investigative work in an age of 140 characters
Read MoreMedia coverage on the homelessness crisis can help spotlight solutions that work and keep the pressure on elected officials to take action. Gates is one funder opening the checkbook to journalists.
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