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The Python Software Foundation just had to pass on a US$1.5M grant from the National Science Foundation for PyPI maintenance. One condition of the funding was that the PSF drop any DEI efforts, and if this condition is violated, the NSF can claw back the money even if it's already been spent. That clawback is too risky, so the PSF had to pass on the funding. (This is pretty shameful: PyPI security is a broad benefit, but of course the administration prefers to grind its own ax here.)
If you develop #Python code or rely upon it for your business, it'd be great if your company could become a sponsor of the PSF, or if you could donate personally to the PSF.
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#Python #PSF #NSF #PyPI #diversity
The PSF applied for a $1.5M grant from the US National Science Foundation (NSF) to make innovative improvements to packaging security—and we were recommended for funding! But as a condition of funding, we were asked to affirm that we wouldn’t undertake any diversity, equity, and inclusion work, whether or not we used the government funds to do so.
Help wanted, please!
If you have *first hand experience* of improving the diversity of a governance board of (currently all men) volunteers, I'd love to hear how you went about it, or resources which helped you, please.
What did you find helped make the role more attractive to a wider range of applicants to join?
(This is in the context of a Free software project, but broader contexts are welcome.)
MLB Misplaces Its Spine & Alters Language To Its Diversity Programs
Were it not so obviously the product of something nefarious, it would be entertaining to watch how private companies react to the Trump administration’s declaration of the end of all things D…Techdirt
We are updating our CoC to better protect marginalized communities and make our spaces safer.
The newest draft can be found here:
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Feel free to drop by our xmpp room xmpp:chat@joinjabber.org?join for any suggestions or concerns around the draft.
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Reasons why Matrix can be better for diversity than closed platforms:
* Wide variety of implementations
* Public accountability
* Low cost
Our openness makes us stronger!
Zoom Layoffs Target DEI Amid a Broader Pullback on Diversity Initiatives 🙁
"Zoom is following in the footsteps of Google, Meta, and other corporate giants that have used layoffs to cut back on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs."
The Texas GOP has chosen the path of upholding bigotry and discrimination. open.substack.com/pub/lonestar…
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#privacy #teamwork #diversity #encryption #email #postquantumcryptography
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#BlackFediverse #BlackFedi #BlackAcademics #BlackDiaspora #BIPoc #black #blacklivesmatter #diversity #DiversityEquityInclusion #dei #mastodon #racism #antiracist #history #asian #indigenous #IndigenousMastodon #mena #native #Hispanic #NativeMastodon
Nice reminder about all the people who have put together events like #soocon23
So good to see both #Diversity & #OpenSource as #ForceMultipliers
We can learn so much more by being #Open & making sure we are more #inclusive.
Good morning. Here’s a quote for today. What’s the most important park of the quote? Mine is is in the reply. I’ll do a conversation topic post tomorrow. 😊
#BlackMastodon #BlackTwitter #BlackFediverse #BlackFedi #BlackAcademics #BlackDiaspora #BIPoc #black #blacklivesmatter #blackisbeautiful #diversity #DiversityEquityInclusion #dei #mastodon #racism #antiracist #asian #indigenous #indigenousPeople #mena #history #NativeAmerican #native #PursueBlackJoy
And here's the direct link to Sunday's #AllThingsOpen workshop day on #Diversity and #Inclusion
It sounds like people who can't participate physically in-person are only allowed to "watch" the video feed and are not fully included. Also sounds like they're doing an alcohol hour afterwards.
Anyway there will probably be some interesting talks at least.
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I spoke with a company who preach diversity and inclusivity.
When discussing the possibility of working together, they asked me what salary I would accept. I asked about progression frameworks and budget, and provided examples of market rates. The recruiter wouldn’t budge and forced me to pick a number.
Don’t be that company. Be honest, be fair, and put your money where your mouth is.
