Katherine MaherVerified account

@krmaher

Executive Director, Foundation (aka ). policy, tech, human rights. Opinions mine, likely [citation needed].

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    8 Nov 2016

    We need information and education more than ever. That's my commitment.

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    Feb 1

    We’re overhauling the way metadata works on (cc: ) w/ the goal of making it the best damn platform for libraries, archives, & museums to share open collections. Newly published research sheds light on institutional needs + challenges:

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    7 hours ago

    One Ojibway legend identifies the "giant" of Sleeping Giant, Ontario, as Nanabijou, who was turned to stone when the secret location of Silver Islet was disclosed. The formation was nominated to be the first of the Seven Wonders of Canada.

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    13 hours ago

    The theme for 2018 has been announced: "Bridging knowledge gaps—the ubuntu way forward."

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  5. 13 hours ago

    Love visiting our friends at . Goatification in full effect. “Goat save the queen.” Cc

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    Feb 2

    There are 2 main reasons I donate to : 1. This page: . 2. who runs the joint is a gem. Also, democratizing knowledge, yeah, etc. But mostly, the names for groups of animals are endlessly entertaining and poetic. (An obstinacy of buffalo!)

    It's remarkable how essential and the free knowledge projects were to people’s lives in 2017. Some highlights from our new annual report: 1/
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    Feb 1

    Have you heard of Pauli Murray? Likely not - respectability muted her legacy. She graduated first in her class at Howard Law. She coined "Jane Crow" discussing BW and sexism. She knew intersectionality. She helped desegregate schools. And... she was lesbian.

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  8. Feb 2

    “How did you become a woman in tech?” “A doctor told my parents my sex. I grew up and agreed it was my gender. Somewhere in between, I got a screwdriver and a subscription to PC World.”

    It's 2018: I have a personal request. No more "women in tech" or related events/panels. Ever. Let women & those of other genders talk about the work they do. The fields they work in. The stuff that makes them awesome. Not their gender.
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  9. Feb 1

    Actual definition of white mans burden

    With partisan bickering and constant campaigning consuming Washington, more business leaders believe the onus is on them to fill the void left by an ineffective government
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  10. Feb 1

    Wikimedians you will love this

    Languages are bananas
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    Feb 1

    Many thanks to the speakers at tonight's riveting debate! The results are Ayes: 183 Noes: 51. This house believes the rise of tech empires threatens society.

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  12. Feb 1

    Tremendous heritage, a bit chilly though.

    Help - about to debate at
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  13. Feb 1

    Don’t worry, I’ve got you!

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  14. Feb 1

    Good morning run, Oxford

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  15. Jan 31

    I read the entire Wikipedia article and nowhere does the nickname “The Haircut” get a citation. Doesn’t mean it’s wrong.

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  16. Jan 31

    But I really feel for the Doomsday Clock folks who see the Kardashians as pop culture du jour. Girl, I won’t lie. I too had to Wikipedia Cardi B.

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  17. Jan 31

    Disturbing article that highlights the weaknesses at the core of our multilateral system. But... 1/2

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  18. Jan 31

    Er, is there one that isn't? Asia: flooding, drought Austral/asia: drought, fires, prepper VCs Europe: heatwaves, flooding South America: drought North America: drought, superstorms Antarctica: literally MELTING NYT, your weak-ass Africa biases are showing. Again.

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  19. Jan 30

    En route to the airport I’m getting some SOTU highlights from my little brother: “The worst jingoism since Jackson” “Chilling to the marrow” “A most foul mockery”

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    Jan 29

    Deportation opinion in the Southern District: “There is, and ought to be in this great country, the freedom to say goodbye.”

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    Jan 29

    Nuevamente tres mujeres excepcionales como Keynote Speakers del Summit Mundial de CC: , y Ruth Okediji. ¡Acompáñenos en Toronto!

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