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John Thornton (venture Capitalist)
John Thornton (1965 – March 29, 2025) was an American venture capitalist. He was the co-founder of Elsewhere Partners and the American Journalism Project and the founder of ''The Texas Tribune ''The Texas Tribune'' is a nonprofit politics and public policy news website headquartered in Austin, Texas, United States. Its stated aim is to promote civic engagement through original, explanatory journalism and public events. ''The Texas T ...''. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Thorton, John 1965 births 2025 deaths American venture capitalists ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elsewhere Partners
Elsewhere may refer to: Film * ''Elsewhere'' (2001 film), a 2001 Austrian documentary by Nikolaus Geyrhalter * ''Elsewhere'' (2009 film), an American thriller starring Anna Kendrick * ''Elsewhere'' (2019 film), an American comedy-drama directed by Hernán Jiménez Literature * ''Elsewhere'', a 1991 novel by Will Shetterly * ''Elsewhere'' (anthology), a 2003 Australian speculative-fiction anthology * ''Elsewhere'' (Blatty novel), a 2009 novel by William Peter Blatty * "Elsewhere" (short story), a 1941 science-fiction short story by Robert Heinlein * ''Elsewhere'' (Zevin novel), a 2005 novel by Gabrielle Zevin * ''Elsewhere: A Memoir'', a 2012 memoir by novelist Richard Russo Music * ''Elsewhere'' (Joe Morris album) or the title song, 1996 * ''Elsewhere'' (Pinegrove album), 2017 * ''Elsewhere'' (Scott Matthews album) or the title song, 2009 * ''Elsewhere'' (Set It Off album), 2022 * ''Elsewhere'', an album by Ryan Hemsworth, 2019 * ''Elsewhere'', an EP by Gretta Ray, 201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Journalism Project
The American Journalism Project (AJP) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving resources for local journalism. Its main function is to provide grants to 501(c)(3) organizations, specifically to news organizations that are underfunded, focusing on coverage of local issues such as politics and schools. AJP was founded in 2019 by two journalists, Elizabeth Green of Chalkbeat and John Thornton of The Texas Tribune. AJP is the recipient of grants to further their cause. Grantors include the Knight Foundation, and the MacArthur Foundation, AJP has partnered with OpenAI to explore how artificial intelligence can be used to strengthen local news coverage. ProPublica's ''Nonprofit Explorer'' presents financial information from Form 990 Form 990 (officially, the "Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax") is a United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) form that provides the public with information about a nonprofit organization. It is also used by government ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Texas Tribune
''The Texas Tribune'' is a nonprofit politics and public policy news website headquartered in Austin, Texas, United States. Its stated aim is to promote civic engagement through original, explanatory journalism and public events. ''The Texas Tribune'', like the '' Voice of San Diego'' and ''MinnPost'' before it, is part of a trend toward web-based, non-profit journalism. In addition to journalism published on its news website, the ''Tribune'' permits content re-publication both online and in print. ''The Texas Tribune'' hosts various events and conferences including the Texas Tribune Festival, which attracts national journalists and politicians for interviews and forums. History The foundation was created in 2009 by venture capitalist John Thornton and veteran journalists Evan Smith and Ross Ramsey. The idea for the organization originated with Thornton, who spent much of 2008 and 2009 promoting public interest in the concept of journalism as a public good. Thornton wrote, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1965 Births
Events January–February * January 14 – The First Minister of Northern Ireland and the Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland meet for the first time in 43 years. * January 20 ** Lyndon B. Johnson is Second inauguration of Lyndon B. Johnson, sworn in for a full term as President of the United States. ** Indonesian President Sukarno announces the withdrawal of the Indonesian government from the United Nations. * January 29 – Tampere Ice Stadium, Hakametsä, the first ice rink of Finland, is inaugurated in Tampere. * January 30 – The Death and state funeral of Winston Churchill, state funeral of Sir Winston Churchill takes place in London with the largest assembly of dignitaries in the world until the 2005 funeral of Pope John Paul II. * February 4 – Trofim Lysenko is removed from his post as director of the Institute of Genetics at the Russian Academy of Sciences, Academy of Sciences in the Soviet Union. Lysenkoism, Lysenkoist theories are now tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2025 Deaths
The following notable deaths occurred in 2025. Names are reported under the date of death, in alphabetical order. A typical entry reports information in the following sequence: * Name, age, country of citizenship at birth, subsequent nationality (if applicable), what subject was noted for, cause of death (if known), and a reference. June 17 16 * Nikolay Krasnikov, 40, Russian ice speedway rider, traffic collision. *, 89, Chilean actress and actors' rights activist. * Nellai S. Muthu, 74, Indian novelist. * John Reid, 61, Scottish record producer, singer ( Nightcrawlers) and songwriter. (death announced on this date) * Julio Retamal Favereau, 91, Chilean historian, philosopher and academic, member of the Academia Chilena de la Historia. * Ron Taylor, 87, Canadian baseball player ( St. Louis Cardinals, New York Mets) and team physician (Toronto Blue Jays), four-time World Series champion. (death announced on this date) * Jan Tesař, 92, Czech historian, writer and dissident. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
