The Murrey and Frances Marder Fund.(gives finance to Nieman Foundation )(Brief article)

The Murrey and Frances Marder Fund has supported a variety of prominent initiatives at the Nieman Foundation since its endowment in November 1996. From 1998 to 2001, the fund supported four Watchdog Journalism Conferences that focused on the roles journalists play in monitoring those who hold positions of power and influence.

The fund now supports the Nieman Watchdog Web site, which was launched in spring 2004. This Web site enables authorities in various fields to suggest questions the press should be asking. The fund has also supported the publishing of conference excerpts and ...

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