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Automating Conviction Clearance

Nonprofit Code for America is working with California district attorneys to clear marijuana convictions from records, reports Fox News.

Los Angeles County prosecutors are partnering with a nonprofit technology firm to wipe out or reduce up to 66,000 marijuana convictions that disproportionately impacted minorities over decades.

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Issuu Partners With Awareness Ties to Bring Philanthropic Causes to Life Through Social Media Stories

Issuu, the world’s largest digital discovery and publishing platform, today announced an exclusive partnership with Awareness Ties, a social impact platform that raises awareness for philanthropic causes, while providing resources for the general public and funding for nonprofits. The partnership will help raise awareness for Awareness Ties’ “My Cause My Tie” campaign, promoting the 21 causes the organization supports, ranging from Alzheimer’s disease to veterans’ rights to domestic violence and more.

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Bringing More Women into Tech

Melinda Gates has launched a new nonprofit to bring more women into the tech sector, reports Geek Wire.

Melinda Gates is launching another initiative to turn the tide for women in tech. Pivotal Ventures, a Seattle-based philanthropic group founded by Gates, announced a $50 million project Tuesday designed to transform tech hubs into more inclusive places for women.

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