# 📣 Sustainer Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.sustainoss.org/c/meta/20.md

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## [Meet and Greet the Community!](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/meet-and-greet-the-community/46)

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**Author:** [@downey](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/downey)\
**Replies:** 45\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2024, 4:52pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/meet-and-greet-the-community/46 "2024-02-02T16:52:08Z")

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Hi folks! I know we’re all a generally friendly bunch, but we may not know each other that well, or if you’re like me, your memory may fail from time to time in remembering what everyone is working on. So, let’s introdu…

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## [About the 📣 Sustainer Talk category](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/about-the-sustainer-talk-category/353)

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**Author:** [@jwf](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/jwf)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2023, 7:53am UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/about-the-sustainer-talk-category/353 "2023-06-29T07:53:11Z")

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Talk about life as a Sustainer. Community news, announcements, or feedback for the wider Sustain community. Topics include Sustain OSS events. Why should people use this category? What is it for? If you want to share ei…

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## [Carol Willing & Hugo Bowne-Anderson on AI and OSS](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/carol-willing-hugo-bowne-anderson-on-ai-and-oss/1890)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 2:49am UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/carol-willing-hugo-bowne-anderson-on-ai-and-oss/1890 "2026-10-03T02:49:22Z")

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Carol and Hugo join host Richard to explore AI, maintainer challenges, community-driven models, and the future of open source. Listen at :studio\_microphone: Sustain Episode 294: Carol Willing & Hugo Bowne-Anderson on AI…

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## [Miranda Heath on Altruism & Burnout in Open Source](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/miranda-heath-on-altruism-burnout-in-open-source/1808)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 2:53pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/miranda-heath-on-altruism-burnout-in-open-source/1808 "2026-09-07T14:53:19Z")

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Miranda joins host Richard to dive into altruism, maintainer motivation, and burnout in open source communities. Listen at :studio\_microphone: https://podcast.sustainoss.org/285

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## [Daniel Roe and Matias Capeletto of npmx](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/daniel-roe-and-matias-capeletto-of-npmx/1882)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 1:02pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/daniel-roe-and-matias-capeletto-of-npmx/1882 "2026-08-21T13:02:10Z")

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Daniel and Matias of npmx join host Richard to explore community, governance, inclusion, burnout, and sustainability beyond nonstop productivity. Listen at :studio\_microphone: Sustain Episode 293: Daniel Roe and Matias …

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## [Vlad-Stefan Harbuz: Launching the Software Stewardship Lab](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/vlad-stefan-harbuz-launching-the-software-stewardship-lab/1881)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 10:48am UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/vlad-stefan-harbuz-launching-the-software-stewardship-lab/1881 "2026-08-07T10:48:54Z")

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Join us for the launch of the Software Stewardship Lab! Vlad-Stefan Harbuz joins hosts Richard, Abby and Eriol to talk about this new nonprofit for OSS research. Join us for a wide discussion about research in OSS, the…

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## [Software Stewardship Lab launches today!](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/software-stewardship-lab-launches-today/1880)

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**Author:** [@RichardLitt](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/RichardLitt)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 9:45am UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/software-stewardship-lab-launches-today/1880 "2026-08-07T09:45:58Z")

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New nonprofit for research on OSS just launched! https://stewardshiplab.org/ From long-time sustainers Mike McQuaid, Andrew Nesbitt, Dawn Foster, Vlad-Stefan Harbuz, Miranda Heath, and Daniel Roe and Patak from npmx. Wor…

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## [Chelsea Finnie on PythonNZ](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/chelsea-finnie-on-pythonnz/1878)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 2:30pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/chelsea-finnie-on-pythonnz/1878 "2026-07-24T14:30:59Z")

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Chelsea joins host Richard to dive in on her journey from volunteer to leader of a regional Python group, Python NZ’s financial crisis, and saving Kiwi PyCon. Listen at :studio\_microphone: Sustain Episode 291: Chelsea F…

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## [Andrew Nesbitt on AI, Transitive Dependencies, and the New Open Source Security Crunch](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/andrew-nesbitt-on-ai-transitive-dependencies-and-the-new-open-source-security-crunch/1877)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 2:22pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/andrew-nesbitt-on-ai-transitive-dependencies-and-the-new-open-source-security-crunch/1877 "2026-07-20T14:22:19Z")

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Andrew of Ecosyste.ms joins host Richard at UN Open Source Week in NYC to discuss AI exposing hidden OSS dependency risks and the need for faster updates, dependency pruning, and maintainer support. Listen at …

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## [Courtney Miller on Maintainer Burnout and Software Abandonment](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/courtney-miller-on-maintainer-burnout-and-software-abandonment/1875)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 4:51pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/courtney-miller-on-maintainer-burnout-and-software-abandonment/1875 "2026-06-17T16:51:43Z")

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Courtney joins host Richard to explore software abandonment, maintainer burnout, AI tooling, and open source sustainability. Listen at :studio\_microphone: podcast.sustainoss.org/289

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## [AI, FLOSS, and Sustainability Virtual Forum](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/ai-floss-and-sustainability-virtual-forum/1832)

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**Author:** [@RichardLitt](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/RichardLitt)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 4:19am UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/ai-floss-and-sustainability-virtual-forum/1832 "2026-06-12T04:19:05Z")

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We are hosting an event on June 11! Join us. Register here: AI, FLOSS, and Sustainability Virtual Forum - Open Collective It is impossible to argue against the assertion that AI is having profound impacts on many aspect…

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## [Uni students and OSS with Jeff Young & Daniel Shown](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/uni-students-and-oss-with-jeff-young-daniel-shown/1837)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2026, 1:45am UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/uni-students-and-oss-with-jeff-young-daniel-shown/1837 "2026-05-16T01:45:11Z")

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Jeff and Daniel join Richard and Eriol to discuss academic OSPOs, students learning OSS, and mentorship. Listen at :studio\_microphone: podcast.sustainoss.org/288

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## [Alan Rubin on MaveDB](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/alan-rubin-on-mavedb/1823)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 3:44pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/alan-rubin-on-mavedb/1823 "2026-04-17T15:44:20Z")

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Alan joins host Richard to discuss MaveDB and how open source tools advance genetics and cancer research data access. Listen at :studio\_microphone: https://podcast.sustainoss.org/287

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## [Apereo MicroConference](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/apereo-microconference/1816)

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**Author:** [@Patrick\_Masson](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Patrick_Masson)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 6:37am UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/apereo-microconference/1816 "2026-03-14T06:37:50Z")

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Hi all, We’re hosting a MicroConference (tomorrow) with five CEOs whose companies’ portfolios include open source software developed by higher ed. These companies might provide you or your campus partners some insights …

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## [Jack Skinner of PyCon AU and Regional Confs](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/jack-skinner-of-pycon-au-and-regional-confs/1818)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 9:23pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/jack-skinner-of-pycon-au-and-regional-confs/1818 "2026-03-13T21:23:49Z")

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Host Richard talks with Jack about PyCon AU and how regional conferences build local connections, support new speakers, and help sustain open source communities. Listen at :studio\_microphone: podcast.sustainoss.org/286

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## [Devconnect 2025 with Trent Van Epps](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/devconnect-2025-with-trent-van-epps/1807)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2026, 4:07pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/devconnect-2025-with-trent-van-epps/1807 "2026-02-27T16:07:51Z")

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Trent joins hosts Eriol and Victory for a deep dive into Protocol Guild , funding open-source devs, Ethereum’s unique finance, and diversity in the community. Listen at :studio\_microphone: Sustain Episode 284: Devconnec…

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## [Devconnect 2025 with Nuno Loureiro](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/devconnect-2025-with-nuno-loureiro/1803)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 3:25pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/devconnect-2025-with-nuno-loureiro/1803 "2026-02-20T15:25:44Z")

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Nuno, together with hosts Eriol and Victory, discusses digital design at ethereum.org, open source UX challenges, collaboration, trust, and community feedback. Listen at :studio\_microphone: Sustain Episode 283: Devconne…

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## [Devconnect 2025 with Lucas Fada](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/devconnect-2025-with-lucas-fada/1802)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 4:52pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/devconnect-2025-with-lucas-fada/1802 "2026-02-13T16:52:54Z")

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Lucas shares with Eriol and Victory startup insights, Drips Network, and Web3 ecosystems. Listen at :studio\_microphone: podcast.sustainoss.org/282

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## [Devconnect 2025 with Devansh Mehta](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/devconnect-2025-with-devansh-mehta/1801)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 3:08pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/devconnect-2025-with-devansh-mehta/1801 "2026-02-06T15:08:57Z")

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Devansh joins Eriol & Victory to explore how to fund open-source infrastructure fairly and at scale. Listen at :studio\_microphone: https://podcast.sustainoss.org/281

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## [Devconnect 2025 with Nixo Rokish](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/devconnect-2025-with-nixo-rokish/1800)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2026, 3:04pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/devconnect-2025-with-nixo-rokish/1800 "2026-01-30T15:04:10Z")

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Eriol and Victory talk with EF’s Nixo on Ethereum governance, coordination, upgrades, and OSS. Listen at :studio\_microphone: https://podcast.sustainoss.org/280

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## [Devconnect 2025 with Shubhranshu Choudhary](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/devconnect-2025-with-shubhranshu-choudhary/1798)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 4:28pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/devconnect-2025-with-shubhranshu-choudhary/1798 "2026-01-23T16:28:50Z")

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Shu dives into Democratic Media, open source, Web3, and blockchain to democratize journalism and support independent media. Listen @ podcast.sustainoss.org/279

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## [Open Source Wishlist](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/open-source-wishlist/1784)

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**Author:** [@emmairwin](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/emmairwin)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 6:58am UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/open-source-wishlist/1784 "2026-01-21T06:58:02Z")

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Hi everyone! My name is Emma. For those I haven’t met before: I’ve spent 20+ years in open source at Benetech, Mozilla, and Microsoft’s OSPO including several years in education technology at Royal Roads University. Aft…

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## [Devconnect 2025 with Mário Havel](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/devconnect-2025-with-mario-havel/1786)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 3:35pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/devconnect-2025-with-mario-havel/1786 "2026-01-16T15:35:59Z")

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Mário explores Ethereum protocol support, Prague’s Bordell hackerspace, free software philosophy, open source sustainability, and crowd-loaning. Listen @ https://podcast.sustainoss.org/278

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## [What do you think about CascadeFund (my project, but only landing page)](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/what-do-you-think-about-cascadefund-my-project-but-only-landing-page/1767)

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**Author:** [@ahmetson](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/ahmetson)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2026, 2:59am UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/what-do-you-think-about-cascadefund-my-project-but-only-landing-page/1767 "2026-01-04T02:59:27Z")

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Hi, I’m new here. Glad to join this community. Hope I could find support here with my idea about the future. I was thinking for the last three years about an underlooked idea. It’s an idea that the future where I want t…

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## [Rynn Mancuso, Maryblessing Okolie & Mo McElaney on Ethicalsource.dev](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/rynn-mancuso-maryblessing-okolie-mo-mcelaney-on-ethicalsource-dev/1774)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2025, 2:13am UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/rynn-mancuso-maryblessing-okolie-mo-mcelaney-on-ethicalsource-dev/1774 "2025-12-20T02:13:48Z")

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Rynn, Maryblessing & Mo discuss OES and Contributor Covenant 3.0, and building safer, inclusive open-source communities. Listen at :studio\_microphone: podcast.sustainoss.org/277

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## [Dawn Wages and Loren Crary on funding the PSF](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/dawn-wages-and-loren-crary-on-funding-the-psf/1769)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2025, 12:07am UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/dawn-wages-and-loren-crary-on-funding-the-psf/1769 "2025-12-13T00:07:41Z")

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Dawn and Loren discuss sustaining Python, governance, fundraising, PyCon US, and rejecting a $1.5M NSF grant over anti-DEI terms. Listen at :studio\_microphone: podcast.sustainoss.org/276

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## [New Resource: Developing a Security Mindset for Your Open Source Project](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/new-resource-developing-a-security-mindset-for-your-open-source-project/1716)

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**Author:** [@Jonah\_Duckles](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Jonah_Duckles)\
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**Last updated:** [August 13, 2025, 9:48pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/new-resource-developing-a-security-mindset-for-your-open-source-project/1716 "2025-08-13T21:48:56Z")

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We’ve just released a new resource from our work with CZI EOSS projects around developing a security mindset in your Open Source project. Take a look, any feedback can go into Github Issues or direct to the editorial tea…

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## [Richard J. Acton on Research Software Sharing, Publication, & Distribution Checklists (RSSPDC)](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/richard-j-acton-on-research-software-sharing-publication-distribution-checklists-rsspdc/1708)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2025, 2:02pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/richard-j-acton-on-research-software-sharing-publication-distribution-checklists-rsspdc/1708 "2025-06-27T14:02:00Z")

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Host Richard talks with Richard Acton, a Data Outputs Manager, about Research Software Sharing, Publication, & Distribution Checklists and the role of open science in improving research practices. Listen at …

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## [Qianqian Ye on p5.js](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/qianqian-ye-on-p5-js/1703)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2025, 2:08pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/qianqian-ye-on-p5-js/1703 "2025-06-20T14:08:15Z")

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Richard talks with artist and technologist Qianqian “Q” Ye about leading p5js.org, open-source care work, decentralizing leadership, and building an inclusive, sustainable coding community. Listen at :studio\_microphone: …

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## [Maintainer Month 2025 with Federico Mena Quintero on GNOME](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/maintainer-month-2025-with-federico-mena-quintero-on-gnome/1702)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 4:11pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/maintainer-month-2025-with-federico-mena-quintero-on-gnome/1702 "2025-06-13T16:11:10Z")

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Host Richard chats with Federico about GIMP, GNOME’s history, Rust, and the social, tech, and economic forces shaping open source development. Listen at :studio\_microphone: podcast.sustainoss.org/273

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