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Leona Whitcombe

WMF Board of Trustees Reform: What You Need to Know

Explore the ongoing debate around Wikimedia Foundation board reforms, comparing governance models and analyzing community reactions to proposed changes in 2026.

Leona Whitcombe

How to Start a New Wikipedia Language Edition: Requirements and Steps

Learn the specific requirements and step-by-step process for launching a new Wikipedia language edition, from community building to achieving official status.

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How to Protect High-Profile Wikipedia Pages During Breaking News Events

Learn how to effectively manage and protect high-profile Wikipedia pages during breaking news events. Discover the right protection levels, step-by-step workflows, and community strategies to maintain accuracy and stability.

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East Asian Wikipedias: Japanese, Chinese, and Korean Community Dynamics

Explore the distinct cultures, challenges, and opportunities of the Japanese, Chinese, and Korean Wikipedia communities. Learn how these major East Asian editions differ in governance, style, and collaboration.

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Wikinews: The Controversial Wikimedia Project for Original Reporting

Explore the mission, mechanics, and reliability debates surrounding Wikinews, the Wikimedia project dedicated to original, collaborative news reporting.

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Trust and Safety Leadership Changes at the Wikimedia Foundation

Explore the 2026 leadership changes in the Wikimedia Foundation's Trust and Safety team. Learn how new dual-lead structures improve transparency, speed up appeals, and impact volunteer moderators.

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How the Wikimedia Foundation Powers Wikipedia: Funding, Governance, and Future

Discover how the Wikimedia Foundation sustains Wikipedia through donations, governance, and infrastructure, ensuring free access to knowledge for everyone.

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Wikipedia's Funding Model: How Donations Keep the Encyclopedia Free

Discover how the Wikimedia Foundation keeps Wikipedia free using a donation-based model. Learn where the money goes, why it beats ads, and how you can support this global knowledge project.

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Wikipedia CEO and Board Communications: A Guide for Editors

Learn how the Wikimedia Foundation's leadership communicates with editors. Discover key channels, decode institutional language, and provide effective feedback to influence platform decisions.

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The Signpost: Wikipedia's Community Newspaper Explained

Discover how The Signpost, Wikipedia's volunteer-run newspaper, keeps the community informed. Learn about its structure, role in governance, and how to engage with this unique form of open-source journalism.

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Archiving The Signpost: A Guide to Preserving Wikipedia Community Journalism

Learn how to preserve The Signpost, Wikipedia's internal newsletter. This guide covers technical structures, archiving tools, and step-by-step methods for long-term digital preservation.

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Wikinews Future: Reform, Integration, or Closure in 2026

Explore the potential futures of Wikinews in 2026. We analyze three paths: radical reform, integration with Wikipedia, or managed closure, weighing the pros and cons for the community.