Texas Tribune receives big grant, but Slate claims nonprofit journalism is flawed
Thursday, October 1st, 2009
Evan Smith (left) on Texas Monthly Talks, interviewing John Edwards.
There’s more news, interviews and criticism this week about the Texas Tribune, an ambitious nonprofit news site led by former Texas Monthly editor Evan Smith and venture capitalist John Thornton:
The Tribune’s primary benefactor, Thornton, responds to Shafer’s column by saying there’s a reason why philanthropists like him are writing big checks for journalistic ventures: “I think most of us want quality journalism. Just like I give money to Ballet Austin because I like to see artistic athleticism and pretty women.”
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