Executive Summary Citizens and journalists rely on access to government information to hold public officials accountable – critical for a strong press and functioning democracy. Yet, all indicators point to increased secrecy in government and a need for more effective acquisition and dissemination of civic data through better laws, technology, litigation, advocacy and public awareness. […]
Article · March 15, 2020 by Knight Foundation
Just a few years ago, Americans were overwhelmingly optimistic about the power of new technologies to foster an informed and engaged society. More recently, however, that confidence has been challenged by emerging concerns over the role that internet and technology companies — especially social media — now play in our democracy. A new Knight Foundation […]
Article · March 11, 2020 by Knight Foundation
On February 19, 2020, Knight Foundation released a new study that sheds light on the 100 million Americans who don’t vote, their political views and what they think about the 2020 election. Knight’s Evette Alexander shares more below. View the report website, the full report and the full press release for more information. We’re well […]
Article · February 19, 2020 by Evette Alexander and Knight Foundation
The Untold Story of American Non-Voters View our interactive website: Executive Summary In 2016, nearly 100 million eligible Americans did not cast a vote for president, representing 43% of the eligible voting-age population. They represent a sizeable minority whose voice is not heard in our representative democracy. Most of our attention, in politics and in […]
Article · February 18, 2020 by Knight Foundation
A 2020 study to assess the representation of women and racial or ethnic minorities among investment firms used by the country’s top 50 charitable foundations
Article · February 12, 2020 by Knight Foundation
Local journalists are at the frontline of communities, investigating and delivering the news that matters most to residents. Their future and the survival of their profession is critically entwined with the health of our communities and our democracy. And they are disappearing. Confronted with sinking revenues, local news organizations are shutting their doors and leaving […]
Article · January 12, 2020 by Knight Foundation
How Immigration, Faith, Neighborhoods and Quality of Life are Changing Across the Nation As a new decade dawns, the American experience is often described as individualistic, isolated and increasingly digital, with traditional community ties fraying and fractured. But in fact, a strong sense of community remains core to the American experience and is simply showing […]
Article · December 19, 2019 by Knight Foundation
On Dec. 17, 2019, Knight Foundation released a two-part study analyzing the political dynamics of 86 million tweets. View part one of the study below, download part two of the study here, and read this blog post from Evette Alexander, Knight Foundation director for learning and impact. More than 48 million Americans use Twitter, one of the most popular social […]
Article · December 17, 2019 by Knight Foundation
On Dec. 17, 2019, Knight Foundation released a two-part study analyzing the political dynamics of 86 million tweets. Download part one of the study here, see part two of the study below, and read this blog post from Evette Alexander, Knight Foundation director for learning and impact. Journalists are heavy users of Twitter, but what role do […]
Article · December 17, 2019 by Knight Foundation
Knight Freedom of Expression Research Series (KFX)
Article · November 20, 2019 by Knight Foundation
About the fellowship: In June 2019, Knight Foundation announced the inaugural group of Knight Public Spaces Fellows, seven talented leaders with exemplary track records of crafting public spaces — parks, plazas, trails, community spaces and streets — that create opportunities for civic engagement. Each of the fellows receive $150,000 in flexible funding to provide them with the […]
Article · October 10, 2019 by Knight Foundation