I'm an old-school nerd, doing what I can to support the people who fight to protect the values that America aspires to: fairness, opportunity and respect.
(I retired from craigslist a few years ago.)
Please follow me on Twitter at @craignewmark.
This is about clearing the way, and providing logistical support, including funding, comms, networking, and safety.
We're punching far above our weight, trying to get results with limited resources.
That means…
- Promoting trustworthy journalism, including the ethics of news distribution to deny the amplification of disinformation.
- Protecting voting rights and the election from foreign and domestic interference.
- Countering Influence Operations that destabilize our country.
- Securing the Internet and related systems from cybersecurity attacks.
- Supporting local, community, and ethnic media.
- Protecting people from online abuse and harassment, particularly journalists.
- Battling food insecurity, particularly for those affected by the pandemic.
- Helping veterans and their families.
- Fighting for teachers.
- Amplifying and investing in women in tech.
“World War III is a guerrilla information war with no division between military and civilian participation.”
— Marshall McLuhan, “Culture Is Our Business”, 1970, p. 66
News Highlights
In The News
How Media Can Influence Cybersafety and Open Careers for Women and Girls
June 28th, 2022
— Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media
In The News
The Road From Craigslist To Cyber Philanthropy – Craig Newmark – RSA22 #4
June 9th, 2022
— SC Media
In The News
‘A nerd’s gotta do what a nerd’s gotta do:’ Why Craig Newmark is funding a cyber civil defense
April 20th, 2022
— The Record
In The News
Craig Newmark Philanthropies Pledges $50 Million to Cyber Civil Defense
April 11th, 2022
— Global Cyber Alliance
In The News
The Philanthropy 50 (paywalled)
February 9th, 2021
— Chronicle of Philantrophy
In The News
Craig Newmark interview: Social media's disinformation pandemic is an 'all hands on deck' situation
February 18th, 2021
— Press Gazette
In The News
Entertainment Media is Changing the Equation for Women and Girls in Tech
December 1st, 2020
— Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media
In The News
The Interview: Craig Beyond the List
September 5th, 2020
— Nob Hill Gazette
In The News
Craigslist founder Craig Newmark on why he’s donating millions to journalism
August 11th, 2020
— Digiday
In The News
Craig, The Billionaire Behind Craigslist, Is Spending Nearly $200 Million To Save Journalism And End Information Warfare
August 4th, 2020
— Forbes
In The News
Craigslist founder Craig Newmark on his unlikely career as a media mogul and how he's actively giving away his fortune
September 16th, 2019
— Megaphone
In The News
Craig From Craigslist Talks Philanthropy, The Election and More
August 22nd, 2019
— The 1A
In The News
Craigslist's Craig Newmark: 'Outrage is profitable. Most online outrage is faked for profit'
July 14th, 2019
— Guardian
In The News
Why Craigslist’s founder is funding a new online data privacy initiative
June 6th, 2019
— Fast Company
In The News
Craigslist founder puts another $15 million into journalism efforts
February 6th, 2019
— Axios
In The News
Craigslist founder Craig Newmark says there's a forgotten weapon in the online information war — and he's putting his money where his mouth is
October 30th, 2018
— Business Insider
In The News
Why the Craig behind Craigslist gave big bucks to a journalism program
July 15th, 2018
— Recode
In The News
A Craigslist guide to knowing when you have enough to give away
June 26th, 2018
— Reuters
In The News
Craigslist Founder Gives $20 Million to CUNY Journalism School
June 11th, 2018
— New York Times
In The News
Democracy's Immune System is in Trouble. Here's What We Can Do
December 1st, 2017
— CNN