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Facebook brings back news after Australian government amends upcoming law

The Verge

Facebook will restore news content to its platform in Australia after the government agreed to amend its proposed News Media Bargaining Code. News content will return to the platform “in the coming days,” Easton said. Facebook has committed to entering into good-faith negotiations with Australian news media”.

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Facebook may block news from being shared on its platforms in Australia

The Verge

But it is the only way to protect against an outcome that defies logic and will hurt, not help, the long-term vibrancy of Australia’s news and media sector.”. The ACCC told the government it seemed “unlikely” that a voluntary agreement could be reached, however. Media companies in Australia have largely supported the proposed changes.

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Facebook will block Australian users and publishers from sharing news links in response to new bill

The Verge

Facebook has decided to block both Australian users and media companies from sharing links to news articles and related content on its main social network, following the country’s proposed landmark regulatory measure that would force tech giants to pay Australian news organizations for using their content.

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4Change Chat: Revolutionary social media - social tools for revolts, protests

Amy Sample Ward

From new forms of political campaigning in the United States, experiments in e-government and civic participation in England, from the fight against internet censorship in Australia and New Zealand and from start-ups in Canada and France. We have so much to learn from each other. And beyond. When do the chats take place?

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Join the conversation 4Change!

Amy Sample Ward

From new forms of political campaigning in the United States, experiments in e-government and civic participation in England, from the fight against internet censorship in Australia and New Zealand and from start-ups in Canada and France. We have so much to learn from each other. And beyond. When do the chats take place?

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Book Review: Sharing Cities – Activating the Urban Commons

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The book’s case studies offer us hope and inspiration for urban dwellers – that if we put people at the center – not markets, technology, or government – that people can meet their own needs by sharing resources. The problems include inequality, climate change and fiscal challenges.

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The 2016 - 2017 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

Everyaction

We gather more than 800 board members, chief executives, staff, and nonprofit professionals for two days to discuss the newest thinking and best practices in nonprofit governance. It also offers an interactive opportunity to discuss key forms and governing documents(Form 1023 and Forms 990 and 990-PF.). NYSSCPA / New York, NY / $510.