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Special Report: Columbia University

julia.seymour — Thu, 08 Aug 2013 20:11:24 +0000

Soros Funds Next Generation of Liberal Journalism

Mike Ciandella

Columbia University helps define the news business. Its School of Journalism is perhaps the foremost institution of its kind in the United States, and its alumni fill the ranks of news organizations. It is also home to the Pulitzer Prize – the top award in the industry. Each May, it graduates a new class and sends a fresh crop of young editors, writers and producers into the field.

Examiner Fails to Note Soros’ Funding of Voter ID Controversy

julia.seymour — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:32:22 +0000

Open Society Foundation-supported groups fight proposed voter laws.

Mike Ciandella

Paul Bedard of the Washington Examiner wrote a piece entitled “Democrats boycott Coke, Walmart over voter ID laws” on April 4. The piece reported the situation well, with one exception: it didn’t mention that one side of the voter identification debate is almost completely fought by Soros-backed organizations.