What to expect from Mark Zuckerberg's new nonprofit

The Facebook founder and CEO plans to launch a nonprofit advocacy group. Where will its political priorities lie?

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Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is throwing his hat into the political ring. The 28-year-old tech icon is reportedly forming a nonprofit "to address issues such as education reform, immigration, and scientific research," says Barbara Ortutay for the Associated Press. What exactly can we expect this new group to fight for? Read on.

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Sergio Hernandez is business editor of The Week's print edition. He has previously worked for The DailyProPublica, the Village Voice, and Gawker.