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Cultivating a Culture of Knowledge Sharing
by Fiona MacAlister About CC, Copyright, Open Education post![](https://creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/25340477113_7f4118846c_z.jpg)
In March we hosted the second Institute for Open Leadership. In our summary of the event we mentioned that the Institute fellows would be taking turns to write about their open policy projects. This week’s post is from Fiona MacAlister, OER Specialist at Wits University in Johannesburg, South Africa. I was privileged to attend the…
“This had the potential to be big”: an interview with #wocintechchat
by Jennie Rose Halperin Uncategorized post![](https://creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/22344392878_eff85b5527_z.jpg)
In the last year, #wocintechchat has provided Twitter chats, community dialogue, scholarships, and partnerships to provide more opportunities for women of color working in technology.
Documents in the Great Minds v Fedex Office and Print Services Case
pageDistrict Court Filings: Defendant Fedex Office’s Motion to Dismiss Defendant Fedex Office’s Reply in support of Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff Great Minds’ Opposition to Motion to Dismiss Original complaint of Great Minds against FedEx Office Letter filed by CC seeking leave to file amicus brief District Court order granting motion to dismiss Appellate Court Filings:…
Who We Are
pageCreative Commons (CC) is an international nonprofit organization that empowers people to grow and sustain the thriving commons of shared knowledge and culture we need to address the world’s most pressing challenges and create a brighter future for all. Together with our global community and multiple partners, we build capacity and infrastructure, we develop practical solutions, and…
Leaked European Commission Copyright Plans Ignore the Public Interest
by Timothy Vollmer Copyright post![](https://creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/final-1021x1024.png)
Creative Commons has been actively engaged in efforts to support copyright reforms aligned with the commons and the public interest, including the copyright reform consultations in the European Union. Via the Communia Association, CC Europe affiliates are at the center of this debate, providing education and advocacy for forward-thinking reforms to the copyright framework. We know the…
Free the Reviews: Why Free Culture Needs Free Opinions
by Erik Moeller Uncategorized post![](https://creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Screen-Shot-2016-08-29-at-12.29.28-PM-1024x767.png)
Thanks to the free culture movement, vast knowledge repositories like Wikipedia and StackExchange allow content to be re-used freely and built upon, and many major sites offer Creative Commons licensing as part of their user interfaces.
Open Access to Research Critical to Advance Progress Against Cancer
by Timothy Vollmer Copyright, Open Access, Open Data, Open Science post![](https://creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Screen-Shot-2016-08-19-at-4.12.53-PM-1024x328.png)
The National Cancer Moonshot Initiative seeks to make ten years of progress on cancer research in half that time, with a goal to end cancer in our lifetime. The project—led by U.S. Vice President Joe Biden—recently called for ideas to help shape the cancer research priorities for the Moonshot. They received over 1,600 comments and…
“This is my time and I’m recording it”: Carol Highsmith and the nature of giving
by Jennie Rose Halperin Open Culture post![](https://creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Big-Creek-Ranch-Branding-Day.jpg)
Photographer Carol Highsmith has donated her life’s work of tens of thousands of photos to the Library of Congress during her decades long career.
‘Reclaim Invention’ for the benefit of everyone
by Timothy Vollmer Copyright, Open Access post![](https://creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/OG-Reclaim-Invention-1024x512.png)
The vision of the Creative Commons project is universal access to research and education, and full participation in culture to drive a new era of development, growth, and productivity. Collaboration, sharing, and co-operation are in our nature — building community, co-operating towards common goods, and creating shared benefits are at the heart of who we…
Exploring open textbooks to improve education in Uganda
by Vincent Kizza Open Education post![](https://creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/kizza-3-1024x767.png)
In March we hosted the second Institute for Open Leadership. In our summary of the event we mentioned that the Institute fellows would be taking turns to write about their open policy projects. As a Ugandan science educator with a background in computer science, I have witnessed thousands of kids dropping out of school because…