Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 8, 2010

A Policy Update from an engineer, Jim Fruchterman of Benetech June 8, 2010 The international copyright negotiations in Geneva around a proposed Treaty for the Visually Impaired (“TVI”) have been steadily heating up. law (this is a wildcard issue right now). . • law (this is a wildcard issue right now).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 24, 2013

The session will focus on exploring how nonprofits are expanding their efforts to influence public policy through social channels and understanding the legal issues and how to evaluate the work. (I’ll The “ Influencing Public Policy in A Digital Age ” is their comprehensive guide.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

We’re operating at the forefront of copyright limitations and exceptions, both in the United States and globally. Right now, we have multiple law school clinics that would love to tackle new projects with us, projects we actually have but lack the bandwidth to pursue. We serve human rights activists in more than 100 countries.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 29, 2011

The legal framework for Bookshare is the Section 121 copyright exception in federal copyright law: all Bookshare users must have a disability that qualifies under that section. Students do not have to be blind to qualify under the copyright exception. What is the school signup process for Bookshare?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2009

Provisions designed to handle copyrighted materials could conflict with fundamental exceptions in copyright law like fair use of copyrighted works and the Chafee Amendment. These approaches usually lock out people with disabilities. Disability advocates should, at minimum, press for a seat at the ACTA table.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 20, 2009

Section 121 of the Copyright Act, also known as the Chafee Amendment (17 U.S.C. Tags: copyright blind Bookshare Chafee. Section 121) , defines a special class of organizations known as authorized entities.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 16, 2010

The lists are supported with federal funding; therefore, messages that appear to be political in nature, partisan, lobbying, or in any way perceived as in violation of the law or against relevant government policy are prohibited.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 17, 2012

Over the past couple of years as I’ve guide nonprofits in preparing their social media policies or when I speak, I get asked questions that are more legal questions than about social media. Here’s a sampling: Our organization does advocacy around some policy issues. A check list to work through with your legal counsel: 1.)

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VisionLink

JANUARY 19, 2015

Meanwhile too many of our people continue to be unemployed, too few can even earn enough to pay taxes, our medical entitlements continue to grow through the roof, we are spending considerably more than we take in, we have no long-term economic strategy-let alone a tax policy to enable it. Copyright © 2014. Free at last!

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VisionLink

JANUARY 21, 2013

Meanwhile too many of our people continue to be unemployed, too few can even earn enough to pay taxes, our medical entitlements continue to grow through the roof, we are spending considerably more than we take in, we have no long-term economic strategy-let alone a tax policy to enable it. Copyright © 2013. Free at last!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 19, 2009

Yesterday, I attended a webinar about social media policies called " E-Privacy: Can You Legally Monitor MySpace, LinkedIn, E-mail, & Blogs? who is the Law & Technology Director at Fenwick & West LLP (F&W), a Silicon-Valley-based law firm. Beth: Do you have a social media policy at your foundation?

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Tech Soup

APRIL 3, 2012

As a presumably law-abiding nonprofit, you might've wondered how much SOPA could've really endangered your mission. In the simplest terms, SOPA would've created a "de facto blacklist of sites accused of infringing on copyright," Reitman said. Why Should You Care?

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Creative Commons is a charity that champions reduced restrictions on copyrighted work by creating licenses that make it clear how material can be used, changed, and shared. It was founded in 2001 by Harvard law professor and activist Lawrence Lessig. Creative Commons has devised a set of six free and easy-to-use copyright licenses.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 2, 2007

This is a huge step forward for ocean conservation and international law. July 6, 2009 | Anwalt Copyright © 2008, Care2.com All Care2 terms of service and privacy policies apply. Once again, Care2s members proved that they "make a difference!" I dont know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog.

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VisionLink

JULY 4, 2010

In our arguments over the war on terror and our Afghan policy we hear the sound of freedom. In our arguments over energy policy and off-shore drilling we hear the sound of freedom. In our arguments over financial reform and economic policy we hear the sound of freedom. © Copyright 2010. Let freedom ring. Stan Stahl, Ph.D.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 26, 2007

The anti remix message: The exhibition policy on photos: no photos are allowed in the exhibit. Only a court of law can determine whether the purpose of the photography was fair use or not. And it could be argued that a curator's repsonsibility is to keep his or her museum away from courts of law.). (And

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Care2

JULY 13, 2011

Respect copyright laws by quoting and linking to the full text and only use images that you have permission to use (i.e. What policies and expectations have helped put your bloggers at ease? Give credit where it’s due. If you’re referencing other material, give clear citations and links. Over to you.

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See3

MAY 9, 2007

There are laws about having people doing things on behalf of the campaign — either they are “on-the-books&# and you as the campaign have to account for everything they say and do, or they are totally “off-the-books&# and you can’t even talk to them without fear of breaking federal election laws.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 10, 2009

The Digital Millenium Copyright Act ("DMCA") workaround. Thanks to lobbying from the American Foundation for the Blind and others, it's actually legal under the laws of the U.S. Unfortunately, when they turn it off on the Kindle, they are turning it off for everybody including people with disabilities. The Textbook problem.

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Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

APRIL 20, 2006

Software that is released without copyright or license is termed Public Domain software. For this to work, the application must be governed by a copyright - this is what gives the original copyright holder the legal power to dictate how it may be duplicated. But the GPL very much reflects US copyright law.

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Care2

JUNE 26, 2009

Receive monthly updates 2 Comments | by Share Article Reader Comments (2) Also keep in mind the new credit card laws that Obama passed in May. August 16, 2009 | gratis downloaden Copyright © 2008, Care2.com All Care2 terms of service and privacy policies apply. Sound interesting? Contact them for more info.

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See3

FEBRUARY 11, 2008

Lets say I am that law partner and by making a lot of calls I can get 50 people to max out for my candidate. Blogroll (C)Systems AVC Beth’s Blog Christine Herron Deborah Elizabeth Finn Donordigital Emily’s World Getting Attention Gift Hub Philanthromedia Social Edge TechSoup © Copyright 2010 See3. I become a Hillraiser.

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Care2

MAY 31, 2007

Last August, a draft of policies and rules for National Parks was leaked that emphasized commercialization, tourism, and motorized recreation within the parks. The 1916 law states that the "fundamental purpose" of the park service is "to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wildlife." Thanks for the info!

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Care2

AUGUST 26, 2008

Most recently, at the Marine FishConservation Network (MFCN), Eric helped lead a coalition of 190organizations to successfully reauthorize the national law governingfishing in U.S. Copyright © 2008, Care2.com All Care2 terms of service and privacy policies apply. ocean waters. To create a new comment, use the form below.

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Care2

AUGUST 8, 2008

Most recently, at the Marine FishConservation Network (MFCN), Eric helped lead a coalition of 190organizations to successfully reauthorize the national law governingfishing in U.S. Comments Off | by Share Article in Email Marketing , Online Advocacy , Online Fundraising Copyright © 2008, Care2.com ocean waters.

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Care2

JUNE 17, 2009

House and Senate both have passed the bill, and President Obama is expected to sign it into law on April 21st. See [link] June 17, 2009 | Eli Beckerman Copyright © 2008, Care2.com All Care2 terms of service and privacy policies apply. The terrific news is that the U.S. Congratulations, Civic Ventures! Partial victory?

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See3

AUGUST 23, 2007

Blogroll (C)Systems AVC Beth’s Blog Christine Herron Deborah Elizabeth Finn Donordigital Emily’s World Getting Attention Gift Hub Philanthromedia Social Edge TechSoup © Copyright 2010 See3. All Rights Reserved Sitemap • Privacy Policy • Newsletter Sign-Up • Contact • About Us Obvious isn’t it.

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See3

JANUARY 30, 2008

Come stand next to the Torah and simply witness those really cool letters, hand written while all kinds of crazy laws were followed. Blogroll (C)Systems AVC Beth’s Blog Christine Herron Deborah Elizabeth Finn Donordigital Emily’s World Getting Attention Gift Hub Philanthromedia Social Edge TechSoup © Copyright 2010 See3.

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Care2

AUGUST 17, 2007

"Care2 helped us block rollbacks of critical ocean conservation provisions in the law and recruit thousands of engaged dedicated activists." Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Copyright © 2008, Care2.com All Care2 terms of service and privacy policies apply. To create a new comment, use the form below.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 3, 2009

60) Search « Nonprofit Resolutions That Will Make A Difference in 2009 | Main | On Frogloops Radar » Wednesday Jan 28 2009 The Joys of Google Grants, Part 1 Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 10:51AM | by Robin Reed When the National Women’s Law Center first applied for a Google Grant ? All rights reserved.

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Care2

OCTOBER 29, 2007

Copyright © 2008, Care2.com All Care2 terms of service and privacy policies apply. Post a Comment | by Share Article in Online Fundraising Reader Comments There are no comments for this journal entry. To create a new comment, use the form below. All rights reserved.

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Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 21, 2007

Umbrella Policy. The museum develops and clearly posts one policy towards content generated in the museum, physical, virtual, or media. Website privacy policies are not on the hot-for-summer reading lists. Despite whatever 14 years of military law might suggest, “don’t ask, don’t tell” ain't enough.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

To add more fuel to the fire, the Direct Marketing Association says that due to rising consumer hostility toward Direct Mail, laws have been proposed in 15+ states to create “Do Not Mail” registries. February 24, 2009 | Laura Copyright © 2008, Care2.com All Care2 terms of service and privacy policies apply.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 7, 2009

This article was written by Robin Reed, Online Outreach Manager for the National Womens Law Center. March 9, 2009 | Abigail Hirsch Copyright © 2008, Care2.com All Care2 terms of service and privacy policies apply. 60) Search « Why Every Nonprofit Should Embrace the Web 2.0 Have you experimented with Google AdWords?

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Care2

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

To add more fuel to the fire, the Direct Marketing Association says that due to rising consumer hostility toward Direct Mail, laws have been proposed in 15+ states to create “Do Not Mail” registries. February 24, 2009 | Laura Copyright © 2008, Care2.com All Care2 terms of service and privacy policies apply.

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Care2

MAY 29, 2009

” Accordingly, 12 states are developing laws to ban or limit “junk mail” despite strenuous efforts by the Direct Marketing Association and others to fight such legislation. Stan @SonicPrint May 14, 2010 | Sonic Print Direct Mail Copyright © 2008, Care2.com All Care2 terms of service and privacy policies apply.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 5, 2016

This is not to say that social entrepreneurs don’t work in the policy and advocacy space. Third, we pioneered a novel interpretation of the copyright exception for serving people with disabilities that is built into the basic law of the United States. It makes a copyright exception like the U.S.

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