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The infinite potential of human collaboration
The infinite potential of human collaboration
Celebrating 20 years of Wikipedia and the International Space Station
Heather Walls
Jan 11
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Pandemics and politics: 2020 through the lens of Wikipedia
Pandemics and politics: 2020 through the lens of Wikipedia
Which English Wikipedia entries got the most views this year? Here’s the top 25.
Ed Erhart
Dec 28, 2020
The majesty of nature (and an abundance of birds) on full display in Wiki Loves Earth 2020
The majesty of nature (and an abundance of birds) on full display in Wiki Loves Earth 2020
This year’s Wiki Loves Earth photography competition presents a stunning view of the world beyond our walls.
Wikimedia
Dec 16, 2020
The world relies on Wikipedia. Wikipedia relies on you.
The world relies on Wikipedia. Wikipedia relies on you.
Wikipedia is the world’s only major website run by a nonprofit organization. It’s supported by its readers—people who find it valuable…
Pats Pena
Nov 30, 2020
What Wikipedia saw during election week in the U.S., and what we’re doing next
What Wikipedia saw during election week in the U.S., and what we’re doing next
While voters waited — and waited — for the results to come in, Wikipedia editors across the globe stood ready.
Ryan Merkley
Dec 17, 2020
How Wikipedia Is Preparing For The 2020 U.S. Election
How Wikipedia Is Preparing For The 2020 U.S. Election
If the internet is the most important battleground in next week’s U.S. presidential election, then Wikipedia is the Web’s neutral zone.
Ryan Merkley
Oct 30, 2020
We stand for racial justice.
We stand for racial justice.
There is no neutral stance. It is well past time for racial justice in America and beyond.
Katherine Maher
Jun 3, 2020
‘The raw power and the energy’: Wikimedia’s newest Picture of the Year
‘The raw power and the energy’: Wikimedia’s newest Picture of the Year
Photo is crowned after a multi-round vote by thousands of volunteer contributors.
Ed Erhart
May 21, 2020
On the frontlines of an infodemic, Wikipedians and librarians join forces
On the frontlines of an infodemic, Wikipedians and librarians join forces
People everywhere need access to trustworthy, diverse sources to overcome this crisis together.
Alex Stinson
May 14, 2020
The humans behind Wikipedia
Celebrating the people who go above and beyond to build free knowledge: Meet our 2020 Wikimedian…
Celebrating the people who go above and beyond to build free knowledge: Meet our 2020 Wikimedian…
In a community dedicated to free knowledge, Wikimedians of the Year are the closest things we have to celebrity.
Jimmy Wales
Oct 15, 2020
Meet some of the women sharing reliable COVID-19 information with the world on Wikipedia
Meet some of the women sharing reliable COVID-19 information with the world on Wikipedia
“My experience with COVID-19 content is different from anything I have done thus far.”
Wikimedia
Apr 3, 2020
#WikiHerStory: Physicist by day, Wikipedia editor by night
#WikiHerStory: Physicist by day, Wikipedia editor by night
Dr. Jess Wade has written nearly 1,000 Wikipedia articles about women, people of color and LGBTQ+ scientists.
Wikimedia
Mar 24, 2020
#WikiHerStory: Rupika’s journey to bring her mother language to the world
#WikiHerStory: Rupika’s journey to bring her mother language to the world
The Punjabi language edition of Wikipedia has grown from 3000 articles in 2009 to more than 32,500 articles today, thanks to volunteers…
Wikimedia
Mar 19, 2020
#WikiHerStory: It “gets addictive quickly.” How a developer found her passion in Wikipedia.
#WikiHerStory: It “gets addictive quickly.” How a developer found her passion in Wikipedia.
Netherlands-based Vera de Kok helps develop scripts and tools to improve Wikipedia’s functionality. She also uses her photography skills…
Wikimedia
Mar 27, 2020
#WikiHerStory: A 15-year Turkish Wikipedia editor shares her advice for women looking to contribute
#WikiHerStory: A 15-year Turkish Wikipedia editor shares her advice for women looking to contribute
“Be bold. Let yourself make mistakes. Remember that there is no such thing as a ‘small’ contribution.”
Wikimedia
Mar 11, 2020
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