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RE: https://fosstodon.org/@ThePSF/115537801363805637

The resent show of courage to say no to $1.5 million, because the strings attached failed to pass core principles of the :python: community (see https://www.msn.com/en-us/education-and-learning/computer-science-and-programming-learning/the-python-software-foundation-has-turned-down-a-1-5-million-us-government-grant-amid-ethical-concerns/ar-AA1PzfR1) made it easy for me to quickly stop procrastinating by becoming a proper supporting member of #ThePSF.

With automatic annual renewal ✅

Thanks to @eelcoa I learned today, that the Python Software Foundation ( @ThePSF ) rejected a $1.5 Million USD fund, because they demonstrated integrity by not bowing down to #Trump and instead stand by their mission statement "(...) to support and facilitate the growth of a diverse and international community (...)", something that the US Government is blackmailing companies and organisations around the world(!) to stop doing!

This is worth supporting, and with approximately over 8 Million estimated Python programmers around the globe[1], that $1.5 Million USD could be reached by all of us with ease by giving back.

Support them here: https://psfmember.org/civicrm/contribute/transact/?reset=1&id=2

Read the full statement here: https://pyfound.blogspot.com/2025/10/NSF-funding-statement.html?m=1

Donate, spread the message, follow them on mastodon, and be part of showing big tech companies of how it is done right!

Original toot by eelcoa (in Dutch): https://mastodon.nl/@eelcoa/115456773063510298

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[1] Number of Python programmers taken from here, which is also worth a read: https://leftronic.com/blog/python-statistics

#python #psf #thepsf #supportpsf #funding #pythonsecurity #pipy #pipysecurity #dei #NoTrump

They say "don't read the comments" but I think the ratio of good vs bad comments in this thread makes it very, very worthwhile.

Also, the *reach* has been amazing. I've seen reposts from people I follow for very non-Python reasons (not mutuals!), who as far as I know have never posted or commented on Python before. ❤️

As I mentioned to @lorenipsum , it's great to not feel so alone in this.

https://fosstodon.org/@ThePSF/115446659188615376

#Python #ThePSF

https://fosstodon.org/@georgically/114530884889677430 Long overdue #ThePSF recognition for #python people Ewa Jodlowska and Van Lindberg. Happy for them both.

If you haven’t yet and want to attend #PyConUS in Pittsburgh in a week and a half there’s still time. Registration is still open, there are still hotel rooms available. The conference is a ton of fun with amazing people and great talks. us.pycon.org/2025/attend/infor… #Python #PyCon #PSF #ThePSF

us.pycon.org/2025/attend/in...

New Job Alert: @ThePSF is hiring a part-time, remote Senior Financial Analyst/Accountant to support its non-profit mission. Learn more and apply now on #OSJH
https://opensourcejobhub.com/job/24116/senior-financial-analyst/?utm_source=smm
#Python #ThePSF #finance #accounting #RemoteWork #jobs #OpenSource #career #FOSS #PyConUS

This is such great news for the PSF and PyCon US! We're all incredibly fortunate to have @lorenipsum take on everything she takes on, and she's a great person to boot.

https://fosstodon.org/@ThePSF/114438171288504453

#python #ThePSF #PyConUS

Thank you PyCon APAC/Indonesia organizers and volunteers for organizing PyCon APAC 2024 👏🏻 Great job, and congratulations for the successful event!
#Python #PyCon #PyConAPAC #ThePSF @pyconasia

@ThePSF @pyconasia
Headlines translations
- hundreds of IT experts enthusiastically attend PyCon APAC in UNU Jogja
- UNU hosts PyCon APAC, first time Indonesia hosts after 14 years
- IT practicioners in APAC gathered in Jogja, discussing latest technology
- UNU Yogyakarta hosts PyCon APAC 2024, collaboration space for APAC programmers
- IT experts from APAC meets in Yogyakarta
- Global Python community said there's large potential for Indonesian Programmers
#Python #ThePSF #PyCon #PyConAPAC

At PyCon APAC there was press conference with the University director, PyCon APAC Chair, PSF reps and keynote speakers.

UNU Director Widya Priyahita Pudjibudojo
PyCon APAC/Indonesia Chair Lutfi Zuchri
PSF Board of Director/Keynote: Georgi Ker
Python core dev/Keynote: Mariatta
Keynote: Anthony Shaw

Here are the news coverage from Indonesian news outlets.

(Headlines translations in alt text and in next post)
@ThePSF @pyconasia
#Python #ThePSF #PyCon #PyConAPAC

PSF membership drive at PSF booth at PyCon APAC.
Welcome the new PSF members from Indonesia. 👏🏻

@ThePSF #PyConAPAC #PyCon #Python #ThePSF

PyCon APAC in Yogyakarta, Indonesia starts today!
Lots of great talks on the schedule.
No problem if you can't be here in person.
Online ticket is available and costs like $10 USD. (Yes only one zero, not a typo)

I'd love it if more folks could join us online and support the community.

https://2024-apac.pycon.id/ticket

#PyCon #PythonConference #PyConAPAC #Conference #Python #ThePSF #PyLadies

Less than 10 days before @pyladiescon CFP closes (Sept 15)

If you're not sure about what kind of talks you can give, watch this video, featuring awesome PyLadies members @t_redactyl, Anna Makarudze, @cheukting_ho, Maria Jose Molina, @whykay, and myself 😊
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6a-b6mQhkk

#PyLadies #Python #PyLadiesCon #CFP #PublicSpeaking #Conference #ThePSF

Pro tip: Conference organizers love it when you submit your talk proposal weeks before the CFP closes (instead of on the day of).

So, let's make conference organizers near you happy by submitting your talk proposal early.

#PyCascades and #PyLadiesCon both have CFPs closing in about 2 weeks from now!

PyLadiesCon CFP: https://pretalx.com/pyladiescon-2024/cfp

PyCascades CFP: https://2025.pycascades.com/program/cfp/

#Python #ThePSF #PyLadies #CFP #PublicSpeaking #Conference

I'm glad to see this coming from the Python Steering Council 👏

Like it or not, OS maintainers and core devs are seen as leaders of the project and the community, and should be held at a higher standard of behavior.

https://discuss.python.org/t/inclusive-communications-expectations-in-python-spaces/57950

#Python #Community #Governance #ThePSF

✅ Executed my privilege as a PSF Fellow to vote in PSF Board of Directors election
✅ Voted Yes to all 3 proposed bylaw changes
🙌 Good luck to all candidates!
👉 Vote if you have not already done so.
#ThePSF #Python

Yesterday I learned that the American Plastic Surgery Foundation has Distinguished Service Awards, and I'm still not sure why Google think's that's the "PSF Distinguished Service Award" page I'm looking for when I serach for that. #Python #ThePSF @ThePSF

It's barely more than a week until #NBPy 2024. You have two days to buy your ticket in a way that will not cause @chrisjrn anxiety about the number of chairs or food items to order.

Please consider buying a ticket this week at https://pretix.northbaypython.org/nbpy/nbpy-2024/

Or make Chris slightly more stressed and buy next week. I don't care much. ^CN

#NBPy #Python #PyCon #ThePSF @ThePSF

PACK FOR RAIN, FRIENDS!

wait, never mind, it's going to be glorious california sunshine YET AGAIN.

Now you know the weather's good, maybe we'll see you next week? https://pretix.northbaypython.org/nbpy/nbpy-2024/ #NBPy #Python #PyCon @ThePSF #ThePSF #SFBA