One of the key ways you refuse to comply with fascism is by becoming even louder and more fearless in supporting vulnerable people. You SHOW that you are unwilling to throw the "undesirables" under the bus if only for self-preservation because under fascism you will also become undesirable one day.

The thing everyone can do right now is to find your lane if you don't already have one and work that lane diligently and with commitment.

Django 6.0 alpha 1 released 🚀 www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2025... the first stage on our way to a final 6.0 release in December, help us test the new #Django features!

The #DjangoCon US crowd is one of the most friendly you'll ever encounter. An amazing tech community. Photo by the amazing Bartek!

Right now at #DjangoCon US 2025 in Chicago: “Two Decades of Django: The Past, Present and Future.” A look back, and forward, with some of the community’s key voices. Thanks @djangocon.us for this milestone session! #DjangoConUS #Django

Major FOMO seeing everyone at #DjangoConUS but loving that I can still catch the amazing talks online! ❤️ #DjangoCon

🌟 Announcing the 2025 Malcolm Tredinnick Memorial Prize! 🌟 We're proud to open nominations for this annual prize, honoring those who embody the spirit of Malcolm's work supporting our community. Do you know someone who does? Nominate them for our award: www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2025...

Later this month I will be mentoring new @wagtail.org contributors as part of @djangonaut.space! 🐦️🚀 Applications for participants close soon, you should totally join: djangonaut.space/sessions/ #Django #OpenSource

Not a dry eye in the room by the end. Addiction, recovery, and deep personal relationships in our community is not what you typically hear at a tech conference – but is a key part of #DjangoCon year after year. Thank you @flipperpa.bsky.social for the many lives you've touched, my own included.

Time for the #DjangoCon panel! We'll have @webology.bsky.social, @rachellcalhoun.bsky.social, @veldakiara.bsky.social, @bajoran.engineer, @nessita.bsky.social, Peter, and Tim talking about 20 years of Django @djangocon.us

"Don't waste your time in toxic environments. Join communities with people you want to be with" Django Governance: 🌱Growing Sustainable Open-Source Communities Together🤝 Rachell Calhoun and Tim Schilling #DjangoCon 2025

Community events helped Lilian find her way into open source. In this Django blog post, she reflects on her growth and shares why these spaces matter. 📚 Read here: www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2025... #django #openSource #contributing #community

Ryan Cheley is delivering the talk "Django as a Database Documentation Tool: The Hidden Power of Model Comments" at the DjangoCon US 2025 in Chicago 🇺🇸💬 https://2025.djangocon.us/talks/django-as-a-database-documentation-tool-the-hidden-power-of-model-comments/ […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

All the event-based opportunities to get involved with open source ⭐️ www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2025... by our community member Lilian

🕐 Don't miss the date! Applications for Djangonaut Space Session 5 close next Sunday, September 14th, AOE. To help you write an outstanding application, read our blog: djangonaut.space/comms/2024/... Apply here djangonaut.space/sessions/20... #django #openSource

Next up: Tim and @rachellcalhoun.bsky.social talk about open source governance #DjangoCon @djangocon.us

Governance health check by @rachellcalhoun.bsky.social and Tim #DjangoCon @djangocon.us

It's getting cooler out and the days are getting shorter. I was bummed for like... a day then realized... It's hoodie - cozy blanket - cat cuddles all the time season! ☺️

🌟 Celebrating Lilian as DSF Member of the Month! 💜 She’s a star shining in the Djangonaut Space community 🚀 and building a brilliant open source career ✨ Truly inspiring! 🗒️ Read the interview: www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2025... #django #openSource

Hey #Django fam do I Know anybody at Zest Health? They've got some jobs I'm interested in and are apparently a django shop. Boosts appreciated!

Lilian is awesome but don't take my word for it, go read about it here!

"Israel’s policies and actions in Gaza meet the legal definition of genocide in Article II of the United Nations Convention for the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (1948)". Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, genocide scholars' association says - www.reuters.com/world/middle...

I might be late to the game but I've just discovered that my Garmin watch has a metronome, which I can also use for practicing music 🎶. I love it when two worlds overlap!

🤔 Do you still have any questions about whether you should join the next Djangonaut Space mission? 📺 Watch our A.M.A where we answer the most common questions youtu.be/6bjCIOCpdM4... 🚀 Apply here: 🚀 djangonaut.space/sessions/20... #django #openSource #openSpace

DjangoCon US 2025 wouldn't happen without our amazing volunteers! 🙌 We're looking for community members who want to help make this year's conference in Chicago (Sept 8-10, sprints 11-12) an incredible success for everyone attending. tinyurl.com/449edt57

[Events] Be Part of Something Amazing: Volunteer at DjangoCon US 2025 in Chicago! Join DjangoCon US 2025 as a volunteer in Chicago to gain insider event management experience, expand your network, and strengthen the Django community. #djangonews 2025.djangocon.us/news/volunt...

We've got an opening in Wharton Computing for a director-level technical project manager. It is a GREAT place to work. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions! wd1.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/u...

Django News - A New Django Fellow - Aug 15th 2025 https://django-news.com/issues/298

Session 5 is open to application 🥳 📆 Program duration: from September 29th, 2025 to November 23rd, 2025 ⌛ Application deadline: September 14th, 2025 📚 Read more in our blog: djangonaut.space/comms/2025/... #django #python #openSource

💚🧡Django Girls Arusha Workshop DAY 2 is ongoing 🚀✨ #djcafrica25 #UbuConAfrica #UbuCon #DjangoCon #DjangoConAfrica2025 #djangogirls #opensource

From communications lens, here’s the rituals I’ve woven into my event-organizing muscle memory as an Organizer at @djangonaut.space 👩🏻‍🚀 If you’re into thoughtful coordination and designing inclusive spaces, this one’s for you! 🌻 🔗 priyapahwa.com/posts/my-notes-from-the-organizers-orbit

🎉 The DjangoCon US 2025 schedule is officially here! 2025.djangocon.us/news/announc... 📅 Talks: Sept 8-10 🛠️ Sprints: Sept 11-12 Exciting sessions lined up including "Django for AI" and "Building maintainable Django projects"!

Thank you 💚 for such a lovely response to Django’s 20th birthday! We received 63 new donations since, of which 12 are recurring 🫶 There’s only a few days left to meet our goal of 200 new donors with $20 or more – can you help us support #Django? #DjangoBirthday

The @djangonaut.space team are looking for mentors for their next session, in October - November ⭐️ www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2025... An amazing opportunity to improve your skills and help grow the #Django community!

The number of people who have spent the last 22 months hiding behind “I don’t want to offend my Jewish friends” and “I know my Jewish friends feel unsafe” is so infuriating Worry about a genocide happening and being a person who does nothing That is offensive

We recognize that some community members may have concerns about traveling to the United States for DjangoCon US 2025. Current conditions may create uncertainty for international visitors and various members of our community.

It's really fun, come join us! 😁

Django recently turned 20 years old. It has made my life so much better: the community is filled with amazing people. I have friends across the planet because of it. Django may be a web framework you've never heard of, but YouTube, Instagram, Spotify, NASA, Disqus, DropBox, and the WaPo all use it.

Curious about contributing to the Django web framework? Want to become a reviewer? Join 🚀 Space Reviewers 👾 for a live streaming on Saturday, July 12th at 4:30pm UTC! - time.is/compare/1630... - Episode notes: github.com/djangonaut-s... - Live Stream: youtube.com/live/1_Zf4Kx... #Django #Python

The Django Software Foundation’s 2024 Annual Impact Report is now live! www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2025... A recap of all of our activities over 2024, and plans under way for 2025. We hope you like it 💚

Here’s to the people who make #Djangonaut Space what it is: Supportive 💜 Welcoming 😊 Empowering 👩‍🚀 This is us, this is our community 🚀🌌 Happy 2nd Birthday to Us! 🎉 #django #python #openSpace

A friend is building an app to help immigrants detained by ICE. They're a web app dev & need help with the mobile app. Anyone have experience building/deploying mobile apps and interested in volunteering time to help a new app with a good cause? Feel free to share with others or boost for reach.

I'm giving FREE ACCESS to Diversify Tech's talent network through August 2025. 1. Create an account: jobs.diversifytech.com/employer/sig... 2. Comment or DM me your company name 3. We'll vet the company 4. Get access The talent you need already exists. Ready to hire beyond your bubble?

Our 2024 Financial Report is live! Thanks to our amazing supporters, we helped members attend conferences and keep the ship running smoothly. We’ll be highlighting some of our sponsors in the coming weeks so stay tuned! 🚀 🔗 Read the report: djangonaut.space/comms/finan... #Django

# 🐍 Django Fans Alert! DjangoCon US 2025 Hits Chicago! 🌆 **The Windy City is about to get a Python upgrade!** DjangoCon US 2025 tickets are NOW AVAILABLE with limited-time early-bird pricing! 🔥

We have new roles on Diversify Tech, the job board for underrepresented people in tech! Democracy Now, Illustrative Mathematics, Libro, Community Tech Alliance, Facing History & Ourselves and Carnegie Mellon University are hiring. jobs.diversifytech.com

[Videos] "Djangonaut Space: A Mentorship Program For Open Source" - Lilian Djangonaut Space is a mentorship program that bridges the gap between new contributors and long-time maintainers, helping sustain Django’s ecosystem. #djangonews www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1i...

Whether you're an aspiring developer, community contributor, or someone who's passionate about Django, we want to support your journey. 🌟 📆 Don’t wait — apply now and join us! Submissions close May 4th, 12pm EDT. 2025.djangocon.us/opportunity-...

We believe everyone should have the chance to attend DjangoCon US — whether online or in-person. Opportunity Grants can help cover travel, housing, and a free conference ticket (in-person or online) for those who need it. 🙌

We've had so many great sessions over the past two years with lots to celebrate! 🎉 A lot of work goes into organizing each one so we've scheduled a few months break from sessions so we can come back refreshed and recharged. 🚀 💜 Read more here: djangonaut.space/comms/2025-...