Knight Commission on the Information Needs of Communities in a Democracy

The Knight Commission on the Information Needs of Communities in a Democracy is a group of 17-member media, policy and community leaders. It's purpose is to assess the information needs of communities, and recommend measures to help Americans better meet those needs.

The Commission seeks to start a national discussion &mdash; leading to real action. Its aims are to maximize the availability and flow of credible local information; to enhance access and capacity to use the new tools of knowledge and exchange; and to encourage people to engage with information and each other within their geographic communities.