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Going to MozFest or Misinfocon? Join Us!
GV will be representing our efforts soon at upcoming MozFest 2017 in London and we would love to see you there.
Discovering Oaxaca, One of the Underrated Destinations of Mexico
Oaxaca (pronounced “wah-hah-kah”) is a city located in the southwest of Mexico, sharing borders with Mexico City to the northeast, Acapulco to the west, and Chiapas to the east. It is widely known for its Zapotec towns, such as Monte Alban. Whether its a brief or long stay in the area, it...
What is Your Favorite Translation Tool!
Please help us delve more into the realm of translation tools! Fill out the survey and help us to share our community's awesome, combined knowledge!
How To Talk About the Chicago Cubs Win With Your Non-American Friends
The members of the Global Voices core team tried to have a conversation about baseball, and this happened.
Les visages de Global Voices en français
Notre équipe Global Voices Lingua ne cesse de s'agrandir: collaborateurs réguliers et occasionnels, blogueurs aguerris, professionnels de la traduction et amateurs de tous âges, nous sommes plus de trois cent cinquante sur quatre continents. Global Voices en français, c'est aussi une communauté active d'amoureux des langues et de citoyens engagés....
How to Recognize Online Scams: The Case of False Football Prophets on Twitter
How to recognize when scammers are using Twitter to present themselves as "prophets" or "fortune tellers". A case related to football provides an instructive example.
Translator Newsletter: Classes, Video Games, and More!
Hello, GV'ers! Welcome to this week's edition of the Translator Newsletter! Today we're talking about… Getting Started as a Freelance Translator Corinne McKay, an American Translators Association-certified translator with almost 15 years of experience, offers a lot of great courses for both new and experience translators. The great thing about...
Translator Newsletter: UN Internship Opportunities, Bilingual Social Skills, & More!
Hello, GV'ers! Welcome to this week's edition of the Translator Newsletter! Today we're talking about… Interning at the UN! Ever dream of being a translator at the United Nations?! I know I have. Well now's your chance! The United Nations Department for General Assembly and Conference Management (DGACM) is...
Buscamos escritores! / Spanish-Language Writers Needed!
Global Voices busca voluntarios para cubrir noticias en España, el caribe hispanohablante, e inmigración latina en los EE.UU. / Global Voices is looking for volunteers to cover news in Spain, Spanish-speaking countries in the Caribbean, and Latino immigration in the U.S.
Every language in the world: Introducing Wikitongues
Wikitongues is a movement for human rights. Together with speakers and signers of every language in the world, we’re building the most inclusive cultural archive ever made, raising awareness about linguistic diversity and rallying to defend it. We’re a non-profit organization and volunteer community from around the world, which I...
