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    Aug 28

    Save the date: the 2019 CC Global Summit will be held in Lisbon, Portugal May 9-11, 2019!

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  2. Nov 7

    This is great news, and a good time for a gentle reminder: CC is a nonprofit and survives on donations from people like you. Join the movement for an open and more equitable future with a tax-deductible donation

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  3. Nov 7

    The TL;DR from CC CEO : - All CC-licensed works in the collection will be retained with no deleted images. - NGOs, government orgs, and institutions will get free Pro accounts

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  4. Nov 7

    Thank you to for their commitment to preserving the millions of CC licensed photos on We look forward to seeing how communities continue to grow on the platform, working together for a more equitable and innovative future.

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  5. Nov 7

    People of Australia 🇦🇺, don't miss out! CEO will be speaking on November 27 in Sydney. Get your tickets now!

    Exciting news - CEO will be in Australia at the end of the month. Join us at to hear him talk about How Libraries Will Save Us From the End of Publishing
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  6. Nov 7

    EU’s proposed would [still] harm Creative Commons licensors

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  7. Nov 6

    "If it's under the Creative Commons license, everyone could get it equally... You can use design as a public benefit. It doesn't have to just be shiny objects." Thank you for your contribution to the Commons!

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  8. Nov 6

    Last month convened advocates to discuss the role of science as a catalyzer of democracy, freedom and social justice. The group launched the Panama Declaration on Open Science and is seeking comments and feedback before 14 December.

    Open Science Panama Declaration: Latin America going beyond Open Access.
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    Nov 5

    Huge win for after so much work by academics, OA advocates, funders, and institutions. Glad to see as part of that foundation we're building upon.

    Powerful updates to the Open Access policy: 1. No embargoes 2. CC BY only 3. No hybrid 4. Preprints mandatory for public health research 5. Wellcome-funded orgs must sign Also
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  10. Nov 1

    An update from CEO on how we're working with to protect over 400 million CC licensed works

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    Nov 1

    Last weekend we discussed copyright reform at . In this blogpost we share the conversation we've had on creating a healthy internet.

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  12. Oct 31

    Do you or anyone you know fit this profile? Fill out the form today for consideration!

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  13. Oct 31

    Representation of creator communities. We would value additional perspectives of practicing creators who are embedded in their creative communities. ✔️

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  14. Oct 31

    Geographic, ethnic, and language diversity (including connections to the Arab world). As in past rounds of recruiting, this continues to be an important criterion. ✔️

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  15. Oct 31

    Connection to Europe. We should maintain a board-level connection to Europe, which is a key region for CC activity and copyright policy-making that impacts the rest of the world. ✔️

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  16. Oct 31

    Representation of large content user/reproducer communities. We would benefit from insights related to the hosting and use of CC material by platforms that serve the CC community. ✔️

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  17. Oct 31

    Expertise with non-profit management, finance, and fundraising. This type of expertise is key for all board members to carry out their oversight responsibilities and provide critical assistance to management. ✔️

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  18. Oct 31

    Every year, CC has the privilege of recruiting new board members to join us in our mission for open knowledge. We're looking for board members who fit the following profile – you don't need every qualification, but below are guiding principles. Nominations due today:

    description of board member attributes, outlined below in thread
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  19. Oct 27

    Are you at ? Add CC to your name tag to connect with other Commoners!

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  20. Oct 25

    Get ready and get psyched for the most thrilling, most O-P-E-N event of the year! The 2019 CC Global Summit will be held in Lisbon, Portugal May 9-11, 2019. Registration opens soon! (📹 by )

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  21. Oct 24

    The CC Global Summit is heating up 🔥 with an event tonight in at with DJs 19:00-21:00! Want to know what you can expect in May? Check out our newest video from launched today

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