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Free Software Awards winners announced: CiviCRM, Bradley Kuhn, and Alyssa Rosenzweig

BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA -- Saturday, March 20, 2021 -- The Free
Software Foundation (FSF) today announced the recipients of the 2020
Free Software Awards, which are given annually at the FSF's
LibrePlanet conference to groups and individuals in the free software
community who have made significant contributions to the cause for
software freedom. This year's recipients of the awards are CiviCRM,
Alyssa Rosenzweig, and Bradley Kuhn. As the ceremony was conducted
virtually this year, each winner selected the person they wished to

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/20/2021 - 19:03

Free Software Foundation awarded consulting project grant from Community Consulting Teams of Boston

BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA -- Wednesday, March 3, 2021 -- The Free
Software Foundation (FSF) today announced the award of a pro bono
management consulting project from Community Consulting Teams of
Boston (CCT). The strategic need is an analysis and marketing plan
focused on the FSF's diverse network of supporters worldwide. The
project is anticipated to be completed this summer.

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/03/2021 - 17:24

PRESS: Hardware hacker and academic Nadya Peek to keynote LibrePlanet 2021

BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA -- Tuesday, March 2, 2021 -- The Free Software Foundation (FSF) today announced digital fabrication expert and University of Washington assistant professor Nadya Peek as a keynote speaker for LibrePlanet 2021. The annual technology and social justice conference will be held online on March 20 and 21, 2021, with the theme "Empowering Users."

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 03/02/2021 - 16:47

Free Software Foundation awarded perfect score from Charity Navigator, plus eighth consecutive four-star rating

Boston, Massachusetts, USA -- February 9th, 2021 -- The Free Software
Foundation (FSF) has been awarded a four-star and 100% rating, the
highest possible, from Charity Navigator, the largest independent
evaluator of US-based nonprofit charities. The FSF was also selected
for Charity Navigator's "Top Ten List" as one of "10 Charities Worth
Watching." These designations exemplify the FSF's strong financial
health and commitment to accountability and transparency.

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/09/2021 - 14:21

PRESS: Copyright reform activist Julia Reda to keynote FSF's LibrePlanet, March 20 & 21, 2021

BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA -- November 11, 2020 -- The Free
Software Foundation (FSF) today announced Julia Reda as its first confirmed
keynote speaker for LibrePlanet 2021. The annual technology and social
justice conference will be held online on March 20 and 21,
2021, with the theme "Empowering Users." Registration will open soon.

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/11/2020 - 16:20

PRESS: FSF calls for community participation to help update High Priority Free Software Projects list

BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA -- Wednesday, October 28, 2020 --
The Free Software Foundation (FSF) today announced a call for
feedback from the community to help assemble an update to the
Foundation's High Priority Free Software Projects list (HPP).

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 16:40