(NewsBusters) As fact-checkers play an increasingly important role in journalism, it’s important to fact check who funds them.
One such journalistic operation — the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) — just received a massive financial boost from two liberal groups: George Soros’ Open Society Foundations (OSF) and The Omidyar Network.
Poynter announced on June 29 the IFCN will receive $1.3 million to support “fact-checking technology, impact tracking, and financial awards through innovation grants and crowdfunding matches.” Omidyar Network is giving $1 million and Open Society Foundation is giving and $300,000. – READ MORE
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