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

Sneak peek into our 10th episode of Hidden Figures of Python!

Meet Una Galyeva!

With over 19 years of experience in Data and AI, Una Galyeva held various positions, from hands-on Data and AI development to leading Data and AI teams and departments. She is a driving force behind #PyLadiesAmsterdam, a Microsoft MVP, AI4ALL Advisory board member, and the owner of AI MLOps Agency.

Hosts: @cheukting_ho & @mariatta

#Python #HiddenFiguresOfPython #thePSF #DiversityAndInclusion

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

It’s been a year since we first launched our first podcast episode!

We've been busy:

🤗 many positive responses the community: @willingc, Daphne Choong, Miho Takahashi and Kelly Olson!

🚀 7 guests: Johanna Jablonski, @karobotco, @whykay, Jessica Tegner, Mona Obedoza, Niharika Vadluri and @amakarudze

🐈 hosts: @georgically, @mariatta, @cheukting_ho, @terezaif

Check out our year in review blog post: https://pypodcats.live/blog/one_year_of_pypodcats/

#Python #HiddenFiguresOfPython #thePSF 🧵

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

Meet Niharika Vadluri, one of the #HiddenFiguresOfPython.

Niharika Vadluri is a Packed Application Developer Analyst at Accenture India, in the Domain of Retail and Database Projects. She is an open source community contributor and developer since 2018. She has been an active member and contributor in The PSF, Hackster.io, FOSSASIA and other Open source communities. She is a Toastmaster, and also loves singing.

Hosts: @cheukting_ho & @mariatta

#Python #podcast #thePSF

Sneak peek into our 6th episode of #HiddenFiguresofPython!

Meet Niharika Vadluri!

Graduating during COVID from a women’s university, Niharika faced challenges in finding her dream job, but #Python and its open source community got her going. During her final year’s project, she made an energy monitoring system for her whole campus connected to a Raspberry Pi. Hear all about her work in the Python community and more

Hosts: @cheukting_ho & @mariatta

#thePSF #DiversityAndInclusion

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