We agree on everything when it comes to the core values of journalism. But he gets it wrong when he attacks foundation funding of civic journalism initiatives. And it s easy to understand why. So would any independent-minded editor. That s why our guidelines are so explicit no Pew Center money may be used for either reporters or newshole.
Trouble is, successful listening is expensive in reporter time and other newsroom resources.
That s where the Pew Center comes in. Journalists aren t very good at organizing events but community coordinators are, and the Pew Center will help pay for one. We ll pay for that. We ll help there too. Our funding is strictly limited.