The Baltimore Sun's new owner, David D. Smith, met with staffers today for more than two hours. Many left on edge. He claimed he had read the paper just four times. He grew up here; his family's local TV empire - Sinclair - is based in Baltimore Co. Other highlights:

I’m told that, in response to my prior tweet, Elise Stefanik deleted her 1/6/21 statement — that those who stormed the Capitol “must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.” Here is Elise’s statement again. Feel free to share. #nomorecrackpots

You know our name, but do you know who Pew is—the people behind the work? Pew is a diverse, passionate, global team, working with dedicated partners to address the challenges of a changing world. pew.org/42DxQjv

I encounter this attitude a lot here, and it demonstrates a great ignorance of one's own history. The suit certainly has something to do with white culture, but it's not wholly about white culture. Depending on how you want to trace the origins of the suit, you can date it back

We don’t talk enough about the connection between the slow death of local journalism and the emergence of Trumpism. As someone who worked in scores of campaigns, I’ve seen how campaigns & candidates operate differently with no local coverage. Home town newspapers were a public

5 minutes: Join us right here for nonpartisan stats behind the #StateOfTheUnion and the #GOPresponse. From infrastructure and the economy to climate change and public health, we've got you covered. #SOTU

62% of U.S. adults expressed a favorable opinion about NATO in 2023 (Pew Research Center). pew.org/48Kz5OX #SOTU #SOTU2024

Universal access to affordable, high-speed internet is possible. And the Affordable Connectivity Program—created by the 2021 infrastructure law—can help. But its funding will dry up this year unless Congress acts. pew.org/44r2Thy #SOTU #SOTU2024

🧠 Food for thought now that the president has shared his message with us and Sen. Katie Britt prepares to do the same: 75% of Americans say representative democracy is a "somewhat good" or "very good" form of governance. #SOTU pew.org/4c9b8UK

🎣 Illegal, unreported & unregulated fishing is devastating global seafood stocks, harming coastal communities & hindering marine conservation efforts. Join the Tuna Transparency Pledge today and help us get #EyesOnTuna pew.org/3UcKfbi

🌬️ Offshore wind energy is about more than electricity. It’s about jobs, economic opportunity, and communities, too. NREL

This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, there’s something easy you can do to potentially save lives: Spread the word about 988. A call or text can link people needing help for suicidality, substance use, or emotional distress with trained crisis counsellors. pew.org/3JzjSX3

Liiiive from New York, it’s Climate Night! Or at least it will be on Sept 23, when our Tom Dillon joins Canary Media, John Kerry, Alex Honnold, and others to kick off #ClimateWeekNYC with visions of a clean energy future. Details + registration 👇

If this week's #DNCConvention2024 seems energized, the candidate may be the cause. A new Pew Research Center survey shows signs of an election transformed 🧵⬇️ 📸 Marek Studzinski / Unsplash

With #BackToSchool under way, you may be busy peanut buttering 🥜 some jelly 🍓, so we figured we’d save you some time by catching you up on six school-related trends 🧵⬇️

🧵 What’s #COP16? And why should you care about it? We’re going, and we’ll fill you in. Our Masha Kalinina, Lauren Swaddell, Lauren Spurrier, and Megan Jungwi explain. #COP16Colombia 👇

The fact that he impulse lied about this should make any adults in the senate terrified of confirming him

I wonder how many Americans who consider themselves politically aware could pass a civics test about how our government is supposed to function. I wonder how many Americans who ostensibly talk about politics as part of how they make a living could. Our

Meaningful progress on ocean conservation, wildlife habitat protection, and historic preservation doesn't happen on its own. This #EarthDay, some of our staff shared what inspires them about the work—and what keeps them focused on what's ahead. Watch👇 📸 Andy Mann

NEW: Our 2026 State of the City report breaks down the data shaping our hometown of Philadelphia today—with charts, graphs, and insights on issues like crime, public health, and home sales across the city. pewtrsts.org/4sOEUVK