The Alliance for Social Trust, in collaboration with the Pew-Knight Initiative, hosted a webinar featuring Pew’s recent research examining how Americans participate in and connect to the institutions, information, and communities that shape public life.
The research reveals that Americans engage in different ways. Some are highly active across multiple spheres, while others engage through community, faith, news, or civic activities without necessarily participating in politics. Others are more disconnected from these forms of engagement altogether. So what do these different patterns of engagement mean for social trust?
During this webinar, Pew Research Center shared key findings from their study and offered insight into how and why the research was conducted. The presentation was followed by a facilitated conversation with practitioners who explored what the findings look like on the ground and what they mean for organizations and leaders working to strengthen trust, connection, and civic life in their communities. Together, we explored how different forms of engagement shape the relationships and shared experiences that underpin social trust.
Featured Speakers:
- Mike Abrams, Deputy Editor for Trust, The New York Times
- Rev. Jen Bailey, Executive Director, Dan and Margaret Maddox Fund
- Jahnavi Rao, President and Founder, New Voters
- Elisa Shearer, Senior Researcher, Pew Research Center
Moderator: Shamichael Hallman, Senior Director of Civic Health and Economic Opportunity, Urban Libraries Council
