Knight Foundation’s investment in media seeks to preserve an essential element of democracy: an informed citizenry

Journalism

This op-ed originally appeared in The Miami Herald and McClatchy newspapers nationwide on February 19, 2019. Reprinted with the permission of the Miami Herald. After a gunman opened fire at The Capital Gazette newsroom in Annapolis, Maryland last year, cable news pundits rushed to determine the paper’s political bent. The answer, they discovered, is that the […]

Article · February 21, 2019

Mapping The Civic Data Universe: Ten Ways To Improve Access To Government Information Through Expanded Interstellar Connections

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. […]

Report · March 15, 2020

Communities

Block Club 2.0: Digital community organization for hyper-local innovation

Knight Foundation asked four leading scholars and community leaders to consider this question: “What is the most important trend that will transform how Americans think about community over the next decade?” Jahmal Cole, Founder and CEO, My Block My Hood My City (M3), shares insights below. Click here to download and view all essays. The future of […]

Article · December 19, 2019

2020 Knight Media Forum Speakers

Click here for full list of Knight Media Forum 2020 participants.

Page · January 28, 2020

Journalism

THE MARKUP, NEWS ORGANIZATION THAT INVESTIGATES SOCIETAL IMPACTS OF TECHNOLOGY, BEGINS BUILDOUT FOR LAUNCH WITH $20 MILLION GIFT FROM CRAIGSLIST FOUNDER CRAIG NEWMARK, SUPPORT FROM MAJOR FOUNDATIONS

Co-Founded By Media and Technology Veteran Sue Gardner and Former ProPublica Journalists Julia Angwin and Jeff Larson, The Markup Will Turn an Investigative Eye Toward the Technology Industry

Press Release · September 24, 2018

Communities

Bringing technology expertise to Congress, when they need it most

Travis Moore is the founder and director of TechCongress, a nonpartisan initiative incubated at New America that places technology fellows in Congress to increase government knowledge of emerging technology issues and inform policymaking. Knight Foundation announced $1 million in support to TechCongress today, adding to its previous support of the initiative. In April of this […]

Article · November 2, 2018

Journalism

Journalism 360 awards $195,000 to 11 winning projects that use immersive storytelling to advance journalism

Google News Initiative, Knight Foundation and Online Association partnership supports ideas focused on pressing issues from technology surveillance to race issues

Press Release · September 12, 2018

2020 Knight Media Forum Scribe Notes

Title of Session: How local funders can support local journalismLeaders: Sherrie Arb, Community Foundation for SoutheastMichigan, Melissa Milios Davis, Gates Family Foundation and Michael Murphy, The Cleveland FoundationScribe: Grace Diffey, Hamilton Community Foundation Title of session: Charlotte Collaboration and Community Engagement Through Media PartnershipLeaders: Glenn Burkins, QCityMetro; Sherry Chisenhall, Charlotte Observer; David Boraks, WFAE. Moderator: […]

Page · March 3, 2020

Knight Media Forum 2021 Participant List

*as of 2/23/2021 First Name Last Name Organization Craig Aaron Free Press Becca Aaronson News Product Alliance Jonathan Abbott GBH Public Media Nicole Abelson nicole Abelson Carol Abrams The Annie E. Casey Foundation Ellen Acconcia Carolina Public Press Migell Acosta San Diego County Library Chris Adamo WhereBy.Us Peter Adams The News Literacy Project Alice Adams […]

Page · February 22, 2021

Journalism

Crisis in Democracy: Renewing Trust in America

The Report of the Knight Commission on Trust, Media and Democracy

Report · February 4, 2019

Journalism

Hewlett, Knight, Koch foundations, with other funders, will support independent research on Facebook’s role in elections and democracy

Menlo Park, California – April 9, 2018 – The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, with the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, Charles Koch Foundation, Democracy Fund, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Laura and John Arnold Foundation, and Omidyar Network, announced today that it will support a new research initiative to increase public understanding […]

Press Release · April 9, 2018