ProPublica
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| ProPublica | |
| Type | 501(c)(3) |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Manhattan |
| Key people | Herbert Sandler, Chairman Paul Steiger, Editor-in-Chief Richard Tofel, General Manager |
| Area served | United States |
| Focus | Investigative Journalism |
| Method | Sandler Family Supporting Foundation |
| Website | ProPublica.org |
ProPublica is an independent, non-profit newsroom that will produce investigative journalism in the public interest. ProPublica is the creation of Herbert and Marion Sandler, the former chief executives of the Golden West Financial Corporation, who have committed $10 million a year to the project.[1]
The Sandler Family Supporting Foundation has previously made grants to Oceana, ACORN, Rocky Mountain Institute, Environmental Defense and the Tides Foundation.[2]
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[edit] Concerns about editorial bias
In the wake of the October 2007 announcement of ProPublica's launch, concerns were expressed about the ability of the organization to maintain an independent and non-partisan editorial stance toward the subjects it investigates.[3] Slate senior writer Jack Shafer noted that Herb Sandler has given "hundreds of thousands of dollars" to Democratic party candidates over the years, as well as millions to left-leaning or progressive political advocacy organizations such as MoveOn and ACORN.[4]
[edit] Board members
- Henry Louis Gates Jr.
- Alberto Ibarguen
- James A. Leach
- Rebecca Rimel
[edit] References
- ^ Pérez-Peña, Richard. "Group Plans to Provide Investigative Journalism", New York Times, 2007-10-15. Retrieved on 2007-10-15.
- ^ Sandler Family Supporting Foundation. Activistcash.com. Center for Consumer Freedom. Retrieved on 2007-10-15.
- ^ Mr. Sandler's Media
- ^ Investigating Herb and Marion Sandler
[edit] External links
- Official site
- What Do Herbert and Marion Sandler Want? - Slate article
