Pew seems to be trying to step back from this incendiary "study" or the language in it, or something.
I can't really figure out what they're doing, but at least part of it is trying to redefine "conspiracy theory" when it has to do with race.
How about this Pew:
Admit you screwed up. Admit that these observations aren't "conspiracy theories", but data-supported conclusions by people with direct experience with these activities and institutions.