The future of American communities: trends that will shape the nation

Jay OwenGlobal Citizen, Trendspotting

WHAT’S NEW AT KNIGHT

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A new study examines 86 million tweets to understand the political makeup of American Twitter users and how they engage with news.

Scholars and community leaders share insights on important trends that will shape how people imagine communities in the future.

Sam Gill is named senior vice president and chief program officer, overseeing Knight’s entire grantmaking program.Francisco L. Borges, chairman and managing partner of Landmark Partners, LLC, becomes Knight Foundation board chair.

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra is using a $2.5M investment from Knight to make its performances accessible to all.

The newest episode of “Out of the Echo Chamber” highlights a recent panel conversation on the financial future of local news.

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