In a nation emerging from a pandemic, Reimagining the Civic Commons responds to a growing need for revitalized civic assets. (May 27, 2020) — A national initiative to advance ambitious social, economic and environmental goals through public spaces announced a major expansion today. Reimagining the Civic Commons has added five new U.S. cities who join […]
Article · May 27, 2020 by Knight Foundation
EPISODE 8: ELECTION DISRUPTED – PART 4: SETH FLAXMAN (THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 1 P.M. ET) Seth Flaxman, creator of TurboVote, joins the conversation on the ways the current crisis will shape or disrupt the coming election. Click here to register.
Article · May 22, 2020 by Knight Foundation
As cities debate how and when to reopen, an Urban Institute report commissioned by Knight Foundation looks at what matters most in attaching residents to their communities. MIAMI – (May 20, 2020) – As American cities begin to decide when and how to reopen, they are assessing what matters most to residents. Understanding the value […]
Article · May 20, 2020 by Knight Foundation
Understanding what attaches people to the place where they live
Article · May 20, 2020 by Knight Foundation
A recent study by physicist and Institute for Data, Democracy, and Politics affiliate Neil Johnson explores how the views of anti-vaccine groups tend to spread more widely on social media than pro-vaccination views, increasing the chances of reaching people who are undecided on the subject. Professor Johnson’s model predicts continued growth of anti-vaccine sentiment on […]
Article · May 19, 2020 by Knight Foundation
Coast to Coast is a conversation which will take a deep dive into cities and explore ideas and insights on building engaged communities in a time of rapid change. Hosted by Lilly Weinberg and Lilian Coral.
Article · May 5, 2020 by Knight Foundation
Local journalists are working around the clock to provide information that can literally save lives, as communities seek to navigate a global health crisis that is playing out differently from place to place. At the same time, the economic slowdown is forcing layoffs and shutdowns in already beleaguered local newsrooms. There is a way forward. […]
Article · April 30, 2020 by Knight Foundation
A show about the trends, ideas and disruptions changing the face of our democracy.
Article · April 23, 2020 by Knight Foundation
Many organizations are seeking information on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and how to apply for relevant relief programs. Please consult the following for more information. Independent Sector has built a navigator to help nonprofits applying for these relief funds. They hosted a Policy Town Hall webinar on April 16 to […]
Article · April 4, 2020 by Knight Foundation
Esserman family partners with Knight Foundation for new initiative MIAMI – Feb. 24, 2020 – Civic and business leaders Ron and Charlene Esserman and their family announced today a new $2.5 million fund to strengthen journalism in South Florida by supporting the reporters whose work has the power to change laws and lives. The Esserman […]
Article · February 24, 2020 by Knight Foundation
$750,000 in Knight Foundation funding will advance DPLA’s work to ensure equitable access to knowledge for all in the digital age MIAMI — February 23, 2020 — The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation today announced a $750,000 investment in the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) to create a national cohort of public […]
Article · February 23, 2020 by Knight Foundation