The Free Software Foundation announced this week that "its global call for free software supporters to organize LibreLocals this May resulted in free software supporters organizing forty-six LibreLocal events on six continents thus far." (And new dates and locations are being added daily.)
The FSF invited free software supporters to organize in-person community meetups in their area during May 2026, or LibreLocal month, to bring people together to swap ideas, learn from each other, and celebrate free software. People were encouraged to organize events grounded in freedom to help spread the free software philosophy.... "The success of these LibreLocals speaks to how many people globally are interested in free software and ready to build community, and it demonstrates the strength of our movement" [said FSF executive director Zoë Kooyman]. "People getting together like this also proves how computer freedom and digital rights are on people's minds. When we reject freedom-restricting software and promote software that respects user rights, it helps further so many other basic rights...."
The FSF has financially supported some of the events, but notes organizers are going above and beyond to create noteworthy events by any measure, and is impressed with the global network taking shape. "The energy we feel from all organizers is extremely motivating and we look forward to seeing LibreLocal events spread even wider over the next years! We want to support these initiatives even more, so we'll be looking to build a network of sponsors for future iterations as we work towards May 2027," says Heshan de Silva-Weeramuni, FSF program manager... William Goodspeed, the organizer behind the Beijing LibreLocal, reported that their meetup was double the size of last year's, and a number of very rich collaborative projects have emerged among the attendees.
Discussing the value of connecting people, de Silva-Weeramuni notes: "Free software supporters know that connecting with each other leads them to learn, experiment, and create great things that protect our individual and shared rights. The extraordinary contributions that free software has made to the world were born through such collaborations between like-minded people towards a freer society. This same global spirit of collectively building a better future is one of the inspiring things that we have once again seen unfold through this year's many LibreLocals."
The FSF invited free software supporters to organize in-person community meetups in their area during May 2026, or LibreLocal month, to bring people together to swap ideas, learn from each other, and celebrate free software. People were encouraged to organize events grounded in freedom to help spread the free software philosophy.... "The success of these LibreLocals speaks to how many people globally are interested in free software and ready to build community, and it demonstrates the strength of our movement" [said FSF executive director Zoë Kooyman]. "People getting together like this also proves how computer freedom and digital rights are on people's minds. When we reject freedom-restricting software and promote software that respects user rights, it helps further so many other basic rights...."
The FSF has financially supported some of the events, but notes organizers are going above and beyond to create noteworthy events by any measure, and is impressed with the global network taking shape. "The energy we feel from all organizers is extremely motivating and we look forward to seeing LibreLocal events spread even wider over the next years! We want to support these initiatives even more, so we'll be looking to build a network of sponsors for future iterations as we work towards May 2027," says Heshan de Silva-Weeramuni, FSF program manager... William Goodspeed, the organizer behind the Beijing LibreLocal, reported that their meetup was double the size of last year's, and a number of very rich collaborative projects have emerged among the attendees.
Discussing the value of connecting people, de Silva-Weeramuni notes: "Free software supporters know that connecting with each other leads them to learn, experiment, and create great things that protect our individual and shared rights. The extraordinary contributions that free software has made to the world were born through such collaborations between like-minded people towards a freer society. This same global spirit of collectively building a better future is one of the inspiring things that we have once again seen unfold through this year's many LibreLocals."
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WASHINGTON (ANP) - De Amerikaanse president Donald Trump zegt dat er grotendeels overeenstemming is bereikt over een akkoord met Iran. "De laatste aspecten en details van de deal worden momenteel besproken en zullen binnenkort bekendgemaakt worden", schreef hij in een bericht op zijn platform Truth Social. Hij stelt dat het voorstel onder meer voorziet in de opening van de Straat van Hormuz.
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A Brookings discussion with Kagan is similarly critical of the American war, as is a conversation between Exeter professor Laleh Khalili and Behind the News host Doug Henwood, along with a recent Munk Friday Focus program. Leon Panetta views the attack as "a gross miscalculation. A terrible mistake." Iran damaged American bases more heavily than the US let on, according to CNN and the Washington Post. The Congressional Research Service identified more material damage. (archive) The American economy is also taking damage, especially through inflation. The Institute for the Study of War assesses that Iran's leadership "believes it is winning the war and is negotiating from a position of strength." The CIA has determined that Iran can keep doing what it's doing for three or four months. US intelligence also estimated (gift link) that Iran retained more fighting capacity that the Trump administration described, and has rebuilt quickly. Even Megyn Kelly now calls the war a disaster and the conservative humor site Babylon Bee mocks the war: "White House Insists High Gas Prices Are Small Price To Pay For Accomplishing Nothing In Iran." What next? Kagan expects a thinly disguised surrender. (archive) There are now reports Trump canceled holiday plans and returned to the White House. Kagan back in the day.
A Brookings discussion with Kagan is similarly critical of the American war, as is a conversation between Exeter professor Laleh Khalili and Behind the News host Doug Henwood, along with a recent Munk Friday Focus program. Leon Panetta views the attack as "a gross miscalculation. A terrible mistake." Iran damaged American bases more heavily than the US let on, according to CNN and the Washington Post. The Congressional Research Service identified more material damage. (archive) The American economy is also taking damage, especially through inflation. The Institute for the Study of War assesses that Iran's leadership "believes it is winning the war and is negotiating from a position of strength." The CIA has determined that Iran can keep doing what it's doing for three or four months. US intelligence also estimated (gift link) that Iran retained more fighting capacity that the Trump administration described, and has rebuilt quickly. Even Megyn Kelly now calls the war a disaster and the conservative humor site Babylon Bee mocks the war: "White House Insists High Gas Prices Are Small Price To Pay For Accomplishing Nothing In Iran." What next? Kagan expects a thinly disguised surrender. (archive) There are now reports Trump canceled holiday plans and returned to the White House. Kagan back in the day.
President Volodymyr Zelensky and the United States embassy urged their citizens to seek shelter in the event of an air raid alert.
Creative Direction, Photography & Video | Studio portraits for the promotional posters of Luis Fercán's new album, Cerezos en Flor, alongside visuals for the accompanying tour. Photo Assistant: Jorge Ponz Lighting: Aisha Niccole