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Creative Commons Calls on the EU to Show Clear Support for Waiving COVID Vaccine Patents
by Catherine Stihler Open Science post![creative commons logo](https://creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cc.xlarge.png)
The news yesterday from US trade Ambassador Katherine Tait that the Biden-Harris administration supports waiving IP protections for COVID vaccines is not just welcome, it is laying a stake in the ground for others to follow. The hesitancy of both the EU and UK to support the US places them on the wrong side of…
At the Intersection of NFTs and Creative Commons Licenses
by Catherine Stihler Open Culture post![](https://creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/nft.png)
Like many people on the internet, we here at Creative Commons have been thinking about NFTs, and the possibilities that unique digital assets might bring for artists and creators. (By the way, did you know that Beeple, the artist who famously sold an NFT for $69 million, has been using CC licenses for years?) Most…
PIJIP at American University to Lead the Open COVID Pledge
by Catherine Stihler Open Science post![](https://creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/logo-lightback-jpg-01-1024x698.jpg)
We are pleased to announce today that our friends at the Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property (PIJIP) at American University Washington College of Law have taken over leadership and stewardship of the Open COVID Pledge (OCP). Last year, Creative Commons joined forces with an international group of volunteer researchers, scientists, academics, and lawyers…
CC Search to Join WordPress
by Catherine Stihler Technology post![](https://creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/CC-Search-Meet-Our-Users-1024x536.jpg)
Creative Commons is thrilled to confirm that CC Search, the search engine we built for openly licensed content, has found a new home and will soon be joining WordPress. With its talented team and active community of open source contributors from all around the globe, WordPress is the perfect partner to help keep the project…
Her Story: Embracing the Here and Now
by Julia Brungs, Victoria Heath Community post![](https://creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/choose-hope_carla-orozco-feature-1024x591.jpg)
For over 40 years, millions across the globe have collectively celebrated the achievements, histories, ideas, and contributions of women on March 8 and increasingly, throughout March for Women’s History Month using #HerStory and #BecauseOfHerStory. This year, we wanted to do something special to celebrate this annual event, so we reached out to several members of…
A New Era of Open? COVID-19 and the Pursuit for Equitable Solutions
by Victoria Heath Copyright, Open Science post![](https://creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/COVID-19-Panel-Event-2021-Feature-1024x576.jpg)
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Creative Commons published an article titled, “Now Is the Time for Open Access Policies—Here’s Why” in March 2020. We felt it imperative to underscore the importance of open access, specifically open science, in times of crisis. A lot has changed since March of last year and it’s important to…
Her Story: Promoting Inclusivity and Equity
by Julia Brungs, Victoria Heath Community post![Two women hugging each other](https://creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/22Hold-Each-Other22-Osheen-Siva-for-Fine-Acts_Twitter.png)
For over 40 years, millions across the globe have collectively celebrated the achievements, histories, ideas, and contributions of women on March 8 and increasingly, throughout March for Women’s History Month using #HerStory and #BecauseOfHerStory. This year, we wanted to do something special to celebrate this annual event, so we reached out to several members of…
Our 2020 State of the Commons Report Is Here!
by Victoria Heath About CC post![](https://creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/CC-ICONS-opt-scaled-1-1024x811.jpg)
2020 was a year none of us will forget—and while there are many reasons to look back on last year with sadness and anger, we’ve chosen a different path: one of optimism and hope. In our 2020 State of the Commons report, we take you through what we accomplished last year, from effectively unlocking hundreds…
Meet Your New Global Network Council Executive Committee!
by Julia Brungs Community post![GNC ExCom Featured Image](https://creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/GNC-ExCom-Featured-Image-1024x536.jpg)
In December 2020 the Creative Commons Global Network Council (GNC) voted on the new Executive Committee (ExCom). The ExCom took up its work in January 2021 and will be working throughout the next year and beyond by supporting the Network, fostering and strengthening connections, and encouraging activities around the new CC Strategy. Meet the six…
Her Story: Transforming Open Through Feminism
by Julia Brungs, Victoria Heath Community post![](https://creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Ipsita-Divedi-Support-feature-1024x649.jpg)
For over 40 years, millions across the globe have collectively celebrated the achievements, histories, ideas, and contributions of women on March 8 and increasingly, throughout March for Women’s History Month using #HerStory and #BecauseOfHerStory. This year, we wanted to do something special to celebrate this annual event, so we reached out to several members of…