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Image: “State Public Health Laboratory in Exton Tests for COVID-19” by Governor Tom Wolfe (CC BY)

Open Access matters—especially during a global health emergency.

The race to find a vaccine for COVID-19 exemplifies why rapid and unrestricted access to scientific research and educational materials is so vital.

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We’re a Fully Remote Nonprofit; Here’s Some Advice on Working From Home

Over the last few days, a growing number of organizations have shut down their offices and told employees to work from home in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Here at Creative Commons (CC), we’ve also taken necessary precautions such as postponing all work-related travel and canceling the in-person component of the annual CC … Read More “We’re a Fully Remote Nonprofit; Here’s Some Advice on Working From Home”

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