Wikipedia News Desk
When you think of Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia built by volunteers around the world. Also known as the world’s largest crowd-sourced reference, it’s not just a static site—it’s a living project shaped by thousands of editors, policy debates, and tech updates every week. Behind the scenes, the Wikimedia movement, the global network of volunteers, chapters, and organizations supporting Wikipedia is constantly adjusting rules, tools, and priorities. From new anti-vandalism bots to changes in how edits are reviewed, these shifts affect every article you read.
Editor trends are shifting too. Fewer people are joining as regular contributors, while more focus is going into fixing bias, improving citations, and fighting misinformation. Meanwhile, events like Wikimania, the annual global gathering of Wikipedia editors and developers reveal what’s next—whether it’s better mobile tools, AI-assisted editing, or new ways to involve non-English communities.
Here, you’ll find clear, no-nonsense updates on what’s actually changing on Wikipedia—not rumors, not hype. Just what’s happening, why it matters, and who’s driving it.
Bias and Censorship Accusations Against Wikipedia: Analysis
Wikipedia claims neutrality, but systemic gaps in editor demographics create real bias and invisibility. Censorship isn't about deleting facts-it's about what never gets written. Here's how the world's largest encyclopedia really works.
How to Subscribe to The Signpost via Watchlist and Notifications
Learn how to subscribe to The Signpost, Wikipedia's independent newspaper, using watchlist and notifications to stay informed about community updates, policy changes, and editor news without checking manually.
Evaluating Think Tanks and Advocacy Groups as Wikipedia Sources
Think tanks and advocacy groups are common sources on Wikipedia, but they often carry bias. Learn how to evaluate them properly to maintain neutrality and avoid presenting opinion as fact.
Translation Challenges: Adapting Content Across Languages
Translating content across languages isn't just about words-it's about culture, context, and power. Wikipedia's multilingual articles reveal how translation shapes truth, identity, and access to knowledge worldwide.
The Complete Guide to Wikipedia's Current Events Portal
Wikipedia's Current Events Portal is a real-time, volunteer-run page that documents global news with strict accuracy standards. Unlike traditional media, it prioritizes verification over speed, linking events to historical context and reliable sources. Used by researchers, students, and journalists worldwide, it's one of the internet's most trusted sources for verified breaking news.
Using EventStreams and RecentChanges for Real-Time Wikipedia Studies
Learn how to use Wikipedia's EventStreams and RecentChanges APIs to track live edits, spot misinformation, and study how knowledge evolves in real time-with practical examples and code.
Legal and Ethical Risks of Copying Wikipedia Text in News Articles
Copying Wikipedia text into news articles may seem harmless, but it carries real legal and ethical risks. Journalists who do this risk copyright violations, loss of credibility, and even lawsuits. Here's how to use Wikipedia safely-and why you shouldn't treat it as a source.
Wikimedia Office Actions vs. Community Sanctions on Wikipedia
Wikipedia's governance relies on two systems: volunteer-driven community sanctions and top-down Wikimedia Foundation office actions. This article explores how they interact, clash, and sometimes save each other.
How MediaWiki Deployment Train Delivers Weekly Updates to Wikipedia
The MediaWiki deployment train is a weekly system that safely delivers updates to Wikipedia, ensuring stability for over a billion users. Every Wednesday, tested code rolls out across all Wikimedia sites-keeping edits, templates, and tools working without disruption.
Retention Experiments on Wikipedia: What Has Worked
Wikipedia's editor retention crisis isn't about technology-it's about humanity. Simple changes like personalized welcomes, mentorship, and reducing hostile feedback have proven to dramatically increase how many volunteers stay and contribute.
How WikiProjects Coordinate Topic-Specific Editing on Wikipedia
WikiProjects are volunteer-led groups on Wikipedia that coordinate editing around specific topics. They improve article quality through consensus, assessment tools, and shared guidelines - without top-down control.
Why Opinion Columns Are Not Reliable Sources for Wikipedia Articles
Wikipedia relies on verifiable facts, not opinions. Opinion columns, even from respected journalists, are not reliable sources because they express personal views instead of documented evidence. Learn why editorials, columns, and commentary are excluded from Wikipedia citations - and what sources to use instead.
