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Consumer Reports Addresses Privacy and Security Concerns in the Digital Age
March 7th, 2017: Hey, many of you have probably heard of Consumer Reports, the world’s largest independent nonprofit consumer org. They're doing really good work, and just announced the launch of an ambitious, collaborative effort that'll really make an impact on the digital marketplace in a way that puts consumers’ data security and privacy needs at the forefront. This means the creation of a digital privacy and security standard for consumers. More -
How Rescuing Food Combats Waste and Hunger Nationwide
March 15th, 2017: Folks, access to healthy food and clean water is a basic fundamental right. DC Central Kitchen is working to address issues of hunger in Washington, DC, as well as nationwide through The Campus Kitchens Project, the leading national nonprofit empowering students to fight hunger and food waste. The Campus Kitchens Project hosted their "Raise the Dough" fundraising challenge recently. The money raised went to the student groups to support their efforts to relieve hunger in their communities. More -
10 European Women Startup Challenge Finalists That May Change the World
March 29th, 2017: Folks, after some really tough deliberating, Women Who Tech's Women Startup Challenge judges have chosen the 10 finalists from across Europe to pitch at London's City Hall, hosted by the office of Mayor Sadiq Khan. (Note: The event is open to the public, and you can get tickets here. More -
How Tech Giants Are Banding Together to Fight Fake News
April 3rd, 2017: In high school US history, I learned that a trustworthy press is the immune system of democracy. As a news consumer, like most folks, I want news we can trust. That means standing up for trustworthy news media and learning how to spot clickbait and deceptive news. More -
Facebook Launches Tool to Fight Misinformation
April 7th, 2017: People want to see accurate information on Facebook and across the web. As a response, Facebook just launched a new educational tool to fight misinformation. False news and hoaxes are harmful to our community and make the world less informed. We all have a responsibility to curb the spread of false news. Facebook sees a bunch of really difficult problems, and is acting in good faith to seriously address them. More -
25 London Tech Women to Follow on Twitter
April 14th, 2017: Hey, there's a problem with gender equity in tech, and unless we're actively doing something about it, it won't get fixed. Not everyone has the money or expertise to become investors and fund women-led startups, but sometimes it's the little things. More -
How Two Neighbors Shared Much More Than Wifi And Helped An International Community
May 22nd, 2017: Craig Newmark and Organic Health Response come full circle 8 years later After a chance meeting at a San Francisco coffee shop eight years ago, the founder of craigslist took a chance on a dreamer with a big idea. That dream was Organic Health Response, a nonprofit that now helps thousands of underserved people in Mfangano, a Kenyan island in Lake Victoria, access broadband Internet to build community health. More -
30 Women in London's Tech Scene to Follow on LinkedIn
April 26th, 2017: Folks, the Women Startup Challenge Europe is next week in London on May 3rd at City Hall. Leading up to that, my team and I are showcasing women in tech around London in a series. This is Part II of that series. If you missed the first installation, you can check out 25 London Tech Women to Follow on Twitter. More -
TruthBuzz: The Viral Fact-Checking Contest
May 3rd, 2017: Folks, the global TruthBuzz challenge aims to invent new ways to help verified facts reach the widest possible audience. This is being hosted by the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ). TruthBuzz wants your creative solutions for taking fact-checking beyond long-form explanations and bullet points. More -
Avoiding Inequity By Giving Youth A Voice
May 8th, 2017: All youth deserve to have a voice on issues that matter to them. Unfortunately, research continues to show that this ideal is not achieved for millions of young people. CIRCLE is committed to helping organizations and governments use research and data to improve civic life and close gaps in opportunities for civic engagement. In a democracy, any amount of systemic inequity is too much. This is why CIRCLE developed the RAYSE Index (Reaching All Youth Strengthens Engagement). More