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The Top 10 Wikipedia Stories of 2024

2024 was nothing if not a consequential year for the world’s biggest encyclopedia. Here’s a look at Wikipedia's major milestones, notable missteps, and…

Dec 30, 2024 •

November 2024

Is the Wikimedia Foundation about to sell out its editors—and its principles?

At a time of rising authoritarianism, the Wikimedia Foundation faces a choice it may celebrate—or regret—forever

Nov 13, 2024 •

September 2024

Can Wikipedia Stay Neutral in the 2024 Presidential Election?

Are Wikipedia editors politically biased toward the left? And does Wikipedia's very mission statement necessarily imply a partisan worldview?

Sep 11, 2024 •

August 2024

Wikimania 2024: Have a Katowice Day

Wikipedia editors gathered in Poland last week to discuss generative AI, generational succession, the war in Ukraine, and Japanese TV

Aug 15, 2024 •

June 2024

Did Wikipedia "ban" the Anti-Defamation League? The truth is more complicated

Contrary to news reports, Wikipedia's decision doesn't group ADL with the National Enquirer—it's closer to HuffPost and Rolling Stone, sources useful…

Jun 26, 2024 •

February 2024

All the News that's Fit to Post, Part 4: Trump on Trial, and Why ITN Will Never Change

The serene presentation of Wikipedia's front-page "In the news" section belies the messy truth behind the headlines: a never-ending newsroom argument…

Feb 1, 2024 •

William Beutler

January 2024

December 2023

The Top 10 Wikipedia Stories of 2023 (Part 2)

Exploring the most impactful, or at least the most amusing, news and events in Wikipedia and the Wikimedia movement over the past year

Dec 27, 2023 •

William Beutler

The Top 10 Wikipedia Stories of 2023 (Part 1)

Exploring the most impactful, or at least the most amusing, news and events in Wikipedia and the Wikimedia movement over the past year

Dec 26, 2023 •

William Beutler

All the News That's Fit to Post, Part 1: What is "In the News"?

The serene presentation of Wikipedia's front-page "In the news" section belies the messy truth behind the headlines: a never-ending newsroom argument…

Dec 20, 2023 •

William Beutler

The Wikipedian: 2009–2020, 2023–Forever

Welcome (back) to a blog about Wikipedia, exploring how the world's most-read, least-understood information resource really works

Dec 11, 2023 •

William Beutler

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