Gates and more Gates Archived Message Posted by Mary on August 29, 2020, 6:04 am Journalism’s Gates keepers By Tim Schwab AUGUST 21, 2020 'LAST AUGUST, NPR PROFILED A HARVARD-LED EXPERIMENT to help low-income families find housing in wealthier neighborhoods, giving their children access to better schools and an opportunity to “break the cycle of poverty.” According to researchers cited in the article, these children could see $183,000 greater earnings over their lifetimes—a striking forecast for a housing program still in its experimental stage. If you squint as you read the story, you’ll notice that every quoted expert is connected to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which helps fund the project. And if you’re really paying attention, you’ll also see the editor’s note at the end of the story, which reveals that NPR itself receives funding from Gates.' /.. https://www.cjr.org/criticism/gates-foundation-journalism-funding.php Message Thread: Gates and more Gates - Mary August 29, 2020, 6:04 am He gets around ... - Tomski August 29, 2020, 2:36 pm   Searching