Tag: Bill Gates
Posted in Thinking Journalism
Conspiracy Theories: When People Need a Villain
Bogdan Neagu 29 July 2020
Conspiracy theories need an outside actor to place blame, an actor who bolsters the “us vs them” aspects, and wealthy, influential figures like George Soros…
Posted in Funding Journalism
The Rich Disruptor
Ian Graham 10 September 2018
For nearly two decades, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has spent more on media partnerships than almost any other philanthropy. A growing number of…
Posted in Funding Journalism
Is Donor Funding Bad for Journalism?
Marius Dragomir 15 October 2016
Funding from donors in the media has grown significantly during the past decade or so. Journalists welcome the charity. But when these awards come with…