At Creative Commons, we’ve long believed that binary systems rarely reflect the complexity of the real world—nor do they serve the commons very well. The internet, like the communities that built it, thrives on nuance, experimentation, and shared stewardship. That’s why we’re continuously working to introduce choice where there has been little, and to advocate for systems that acknowledge the diversity of values and needs across the web.

Lauren Queen is a fundraising specialist and former professional performer. She joined Creative Commons as a Development Manager in 2025. Prior to working with CC, she worked as a fundraiser at various NYC-based nonprofit organizations that ranged in focus from the arts to restorative justice. Lauren now resides in the DC area with her geriatric…

After almost 15 years of dedicated service, Dr. Cable Green, our Director of Open Education, will be moving on from Creative Commons (CC).  

Creative Commons and the TAROCH Coalition (Towards a Recommendation on Open Cultural Heritage) announce the launch of the Open Heritage Statement, now open for signature by governments, organizations, and institutions worldwide. Developed by more than 60 organizations across 25 countries within the Coalition, the Statement defines shared values, highlights key challenges, and sets action-oriented priorities for closing the global gap in equitable access to heritage in the public domain.

Annemarie joined Creative Commons in 2025, supporting the organization’s external communications, messaging, and brand work. Before CC, Annemarie worked at a variety of nonprofits, including Coffee House Press, the Hennepin County library system, and the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. Her sweet spot is at the intersection of digital engagement, storytelling, and narrative change.…

“A Turn in the Road” by Alfred Sisley (1873), CC0, Art Institute of Chicago, remixed with “TAROCH balloon” by Creative Commons/Dee Harris, 2025, CC0. The (Under-Realized) Potential of Open Heritage To understand our present, we need to know our past: our memories, our history, our heritage. Over the last two decades, pioneers of open heritage…

New channel guidelines & requirements New channels should: Serve a community need not met by existing channels New channels must: Have a minimum of one designated moderator The number of moderators should scale with channel activity Be public, unless reasonable justification is provided for channel being private Align with Creative Commons’ mission or build community…

Overview A thriving community requires feelings of connection, safety, and utility. We help can achieve this through moderation. Moderators As we move towards a more community-led model for this platform, we are seeking community moderators! Potential moderators can express their interest by emailing conduct@creativecommons.org with “Zulip Moderation” in the subject line. In your email, please…

Creative Commons is making an important change: we are transitioning our community chat from Slack to Zulip. After considering three platforms—Matrix, Discourse, and Zulip—and gathering input from the community, Zulip came out as the clear favorite. We’d like to warmly invite everyone who sees themselves as part of the CC global community to join us on Zulip.