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Python Foundation rejects $1.5M grant with no-DEI strings (www.theregister.com)
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Foundation says it won't compromise policy of inclusivity even if that cash would've really helped

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[–] DoPeopleLookHere@sh.itjust.works 1 points 6 days ago

That still doesn't answer why do it then.

They're literally attaching conditions to money. That's one of the fundamentals of buying influence is attaching strings.