TLDR; The PSF has made the decision to put our community and our shared diversity, equity, and inclusion values ahead of seeking $1.5M in new revenue. Please read and share. https://pyfound.blogspot.com/2025/10/NSF-funding-statement.html
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The PSF has withdrawn a $1.5 million proposal to US government grant program

In January 2025, the PSF submitted a proposal to the US government National Science Foundation under the Safety, Security, and Privacy of Op...

@ThePSF HUGE backbone. Incredibly proud of the PSF.
@davidskeck @ThePSF That's the thing about snakes...we're basically ALL backbone ๐Ÿ
@lorenipsum @ThePSF OK absolutely hilarious first of all ๐Ÿ˜‚ and secondly: Congratulations to you and the whole PSF! You've made my day with this ray of light, and I'm sure many others. I'm proud to say I have contributed to PSF and look forward to doing so in the future when finances permit. Thank you for all you do!
@davidskeck @ThePSF Thanks right back at you, David!! That means a lot and your support is super appreciated.
@davidskeck @ThePSF Also if my boss is reading this, please note the official endorsement of my bad jokes ;)
@lorenipsum @ThePSF By the power vested in me by the website of Mastodon I hereby endorse these excellent jokes.