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Media Watch Dog Site Tracks Conservative Funders,
Today, Media Matters Action Network and Cursor, Inc. jointly announced the sale of Cursor, Inc.'s website MediaTansparency.org to Media Matters Action Network. Together they released the following statements:
“This sale is a win-win for both parties,” said Rob Levine, president of Cursor, Inc. “We've been trying for some time to institutionalize our organization and websites but have unfortunately been unable to raise the funds necessary to carry on our labor-intensive tasks. As the primary tool for tracking the funding of conservative organizations and their representatives who appear in the media, MediaTansparency.org is an excellent fit for Media Matters as they continue to expand their efforts to hold the media accountable.”
“MediaTransparency.org is a tremendous resource for anyone seeking to hold the media to task. We are thrilled to have this important and dynamic tool in our belt,” said Eric Burns, president of Media Matters Action Network. “Cursor, Inc., has done an outstanding job developing MediaTransparency.org the most robust database of its kind available today. The wealth of data they have assembled on the funding behind conservative organizations is unparalleled.”
The sale includes two domain names, MediaTransparency.org and MediaTransparency.com, and the website's code, data, and underlying database of grants made by conservative philanthropies. Additionally, Cursor, Inc., will provide, as part of the contracts, assistance to Media Matters Action Network in maintaining the website.
Note: Clickable logo for MediaTransparency.org is featured in the right column.
