The Theater of Public Policy Profile
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Gallup Knight College Student Free Speech Poll
College students support free speech—at least in the abstract—according to a new poll from Gallup and the Knight Foundation. The poll, an annual measurement of college students’ perception of and support for freedom of speech, shows that the vast majority, 90 percent, think that using violence to prevent someone from speaking is never acceptable. And … Continued
Gallup Knight Poll Campus Free Speech
According to a new poll from Gallup and the Knight Foundation, college students are increasingly reporting that their campus climates keep people from sharing their views, among other findings. As Niraj Chokshi writes for the New York Times, “Students may struggle to balance free speech and inclusivity in the abstract, but they overwhelmingly and broadly … Continued
John Hardin Columbia Knight Announcement
The Charles Koch Foundation is honored to stand alongside philanthropic partners including Democracy Fund, Knight Foundation, and First Look Media in supporting the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University, so it can expand its critical work and impact. Since its inception in 2016, the Knight First Amendment Institute has become one the most respected … Continued
FSU Grant Carrie Pettus-Davis
The Charles Koch Foundation recently announced a $1 million grant to Florida State University’s College of Social Work. This grant will support Carrie-Pettus Davis’ work on criminal justice reform, focusing especially on recidivism reduction and the effectiveness of re-entry programs. “Data can inform significant reform,” Pettus-Davis said. “Our research initiative is uniquely positioned to identify … Continued
Carrie Pettus-Davis Studying How Ex-Prisoners Can Lead Productive Lives After Incarceration
Carrie Pettus-Davis is leading an unprecedented study that will help ex-prisoners live productive lives.
How Do Innocent People End Up Behind Bars?
Duke University law professor Brandon Garrett says there’s an “innocence revolution” occurring. Here’s how better use of forensic evidence can help.
Stephen Smith: The Long Arm of the Law
Growing up in inner-city Washington, DC, Stephen Smith, now a professor at Notre Dame, noticed the tense relationship between local police and community residents.
How Can DNA Evidence Help Exonerate Innocent People Behind Bars?
Duke University law professor Brandon Garrett says there’s an “innocence revolution” occurring. Here’s how better use of forensic evidence can help.
EGF to Expand Research on US Foreign Policy
New York, NY. January 10, 2018: The Eurasia Group Foundation will be expanding its research and outreach on foreign policy with a $1.19M grant from the Charles Koch Foundation. The grant will support EGF Board President Ian Bremmer’s “Independent America Project,” which examines how the United States would benefit from a more restrained foreign policy … Continued