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Leona Whitcombe

Wikimedia Foundation Strategic Direction 2030: A Practical Guide for Editors

Explore how the Wikimedia Foundation's 2030 strategy will reshape Wikipedia editing through AI tools, new funding models, and decentralized governance. Learn practical steps to prepare for these changes.

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Business Journalism: Analyzing Wikipedia's Nonprofit Model and Fundraising

Explore how Wikipedia sustains itself without ads. We break down the Wikimedia Foundation's nonprofit model, fundraising strategies, and the financial risks facing this open knowledge giant.

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Wikipedia Trust and Safety Operations: How Editors Stay Safe in 2026

Discover how Wikipedia manages editor safety through a complex system of volunteers, committees, and tech tools. Learn about the roles of admins, arbcom, and global stewards in keeping the community healthy.

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Wikinews Closure Debate: Why the Project Should End or Survive

Explore the heated debate over closing Wikinews. We examine arguments for shutdown due to low traffic and quality issues, versus preservation efforts citing unique value in citizen journalism and open knowledge.

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How Stewards Manage Global Actions Across Wikipedia Projects

Discover how Wikipedia stewards use global actions to combat spam and harassment across all language projects. Learn about steward policies, their powers, and why this volunteer role matters.

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Wikimedia Foundation Diversity and Safety Programs Update: What’s New in 2026

Explore the 2026 updates to Wikimedia Foundation's diversity and safety programs. Learn about new AI tools, grant changes, and strategies to reduce harassment and increase global representation.

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How Wikimedia Foundation Policies Interact with Community Governance

Explore how the Wikimedia Foundation's global policies intersect with local community governance, revealing the tensions and collaborations that keep Wikipedia running.

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How The Signpost Curates On-Wiki Data for Community Analytics

Explore how The Signpost uses on-wiki data and MediaWiki databases to provide deep community analytics for Wikipedia editors.

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Wikipedia in Arabic: Challenges, Growth, and the Future of Knowledge

Explore the unique challenges facing Arabic Wikipedia, from linguistic complexities to geopolitical sensitivities, and discover how technology and community efforts are driving its growth.

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Regional Hubs Experimentation: WMF Support and Next Steps

Explore how the Wikimedia Foundation supports Regional Hubs to decentralize power and enhance local leadership within the global free knowledge movement.

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WMF Executive Director Appointment: What It Means for Wikipedia's Future

Explore how the new Wikimedia Foundation Executive Director appointment impacts Wikipedia's governance, funding, and community trust in 2026.

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Global Council Proposals: What They Mean for Wikipedia and Wikimedia Projects

Explore the proposed Global Council for Wikipedia and its implications for governance, editor rights, and the future of the Wikimedia Movement in 2026.