Spot.us
The Columbia Missourian is using crowdfunding site Spot.us to raise $500 for an open-records request. The newspaper sought a copy of the city of Columbia’s parking ticket records, and was told to pay $500 for an outside vendor to convert the “arcane” database into something usable. The Missourian is paying $150, and is asking supporters to pitch in the other $350 (the Missourian is owned by a nonprofit and operated by the University of Missouri School of Journalism, so money is tight). As of Friday afternoon, 53 people had raised more than $425, leaving the campaign only $75 short of the goal.
Uncategorized
Columbia Missourian turns to online donations to fund records request
Support high-integrity, independent journalism that serves democracy. Make a gift to Poynter today. The Poynter Institute is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, and your gift helps us make good journalism better.
Donate
More News
Opinion | Journalists at Columbia are leading the coverage of their campus
The Columbia Daily Spectator has expertly documented tense protests over the Israel-Hamas war inside and outside the campus.
April 24, 2024
Q&A: Mina Kimes on her run from acclaimed sportswriter to Emmy-nominated NFL Analyst
The ESPN star explains how she got over her fears (and the trolls) to get better at discussing the sport she loves
April 24, 2024
No, Morton Salt and other table salts do not contain sand and glass
Excessive consumption of salt can cause hypertension because of the sodium it contains — not because of glass in the salt
April 24, 2024
Opinion | Everyday sexism has no place in sports journalism
The conversation around Gregg Doyel’s comments to Caitlin Clark failed to address larger, systemic issues that could lead to better journalism
April 23, 2024
Poynter Journalism Prizes honor excellence in U.S. journalism
Winners and finalists are the first for the contest under the stewardship of the Poynter Institute
April 23, 2024
Comments are closed.
Comments