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Python Foundation rejects $1.5M grant from NSF with "no-DEI" strings (www.theregister.com)
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National Science Foundation (NSF) had offered $1.5 million to address structural vulnerabilities in Python and the Python Package Index (PyPI), but the Foundation quickly became dispirited with the terms of the grant it would have to follow.

"These terms included affirming the statement that we 'do not, and will not during the term of this financial assistance award, operate any programs that advance or promote DEI [diversity, equity, and inclusion], or discriminatory equity ideology in violation of Federal anti-discrimination laws,'" Crary noted. "This restriction would apply not only to the security work directly funded by the grant, but to any and all activity of the PSF as a whole."

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[–] oxysis@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 9 months ago

Hey look someone with integrity, morals, principles and balls. Sadly all four of those seem to be highly endangered traits.

[–] henfredemars@infosec.pub 1 points 9 months ago

I’m deeply proud of Python for standing by its community and making the right decision.

[–] obinice@lemmy.world 1 points 9 months ago

How is it legal to basically say "We'll give you some money if you promise to keep the blacks out of your organisation"