Knight Foundation

Knight Foundation supports informed and engaged communities, which are essential for a more effective democracy.

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Understanding how young people experience free expression reveals the values and concerns of a generation beginning to find its voice.

Explore both reports here:
https://t.co/k0nXUsAMYS

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Young people believe in free speech. But belief alone doesn't mean they feel free to speak.

New research from Knight Foundation and @Ipsos examines how high school students and young adults ages 18-29 experience free expression. 🧵 (1/7)

https://t.co/k0nXUsAf9k

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There are some bright spots, including young people who have taken First Amendment coursework reporting greater confidence and comfort in exercising their rights.

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The Knight Cities Challenge recipients are here! 🎉

We’re investing $5M in 29 bold ideas spanning the arts, local journalism, information access and economic opportunity—all designed to help communities thrive.

Meet the 2026 grantees and explore their projects here: https://t.co/gCcddU9pPd

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“Journalism is a force that helps it bend.”

At the Press Forward Summit, @ScottPelley reflects on the long arc toward justice and why journalism remains essential to shaping it.

Watch the full conversation here: https://t.co/9TvHC0bsqW

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At The First at 250, @JoshShapiroPA made the case for digital literacy: give young people a foundation of knowledge so they can form their own opinions and engage in free expression.

Watch the full conversation here: https://t.co/3JsdfGze2X

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“It’s not going to survive on clickbait alone.”

Before an audience of journalism leaders, Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt explains to Maribel Pérez Wadsworth why investing in quality is essential to earning an audience.

Watch the full conversation: https://t.co/nzgOyCo5c0

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Knight Foundation in partnership with Disagree Better and @ConstitutionCtr presents The First at 250: @GovCox and @GovernorShapiro on the First Amendment & civil dialogue. Sept. 9, 5:30 PM, Kimmel Center, Philly. Free tickets here: https://t.co/PjZc9dvZxF #TheFirstAt250

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Only 54% of Americans say they feel very or mostly free to express political views without government interference or punishment today—down from 72% a decade ago. Just 42% expect to feel that free 10 years from now.

Explore our new survey with SSRS: https://t.co/E8PnrBWrgg

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@villagemedia https://t.co/8I8eGKvF6M

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NEWS: Today, Knight Foundation and @villagemedia announced a new initiative to launch 15 digital newsrooms across three U.S. states.

The partnership brings Village's proven model for sustainable local journalism to communities where trusted local information is increasingly at risk.

These newsrooms will help strengthen their communities through local reporting, civic engagement, and support for local businesses and organizations. They will be locally focused, locally staffed, and, over time, locally owned.

Read more at the link in the comments below to learn more.

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What does public engagement really look like? New research from the #PewKnightInitiative finds Americans don’t fall on a simple engaged/disengaged spectrum. Four types emerge—and trust in news varies sharply among them. What would it take to reach those least connected?

Link to the full report in the replies.

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Brand-new initiative from C-SPAN: Road to the Capitol: Candidate Coverage from the Trail.

We're embedding new multimedia journalists in top competitive House, Senate, Gov races -- and sharing their coverage free of charge with local news partners …. Expanded video coverage of Campaign 2026: On-site, live, and unfiltered …

Grateful to @CarnegieFdn @knightfdn @macfound @MorePerfectUS for generously helping make this happen.

https://t.co/zOU2nVMl0N

[Robin Pogrebin @rpogrebin]

Commissioner's community-led art collecting model expands nationally with $1 million from Knight Foundation - Knight Foundation https://t.co/JwMpG0RJkj via @knightfdn