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How the Drupal Association raises money can shape who influences the project and which work gets sustained. James Abrahams makes that tension central to his board candidacy.

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Open-Source Dependency Stewardship Continues After Adoption

Open-source code may remain available while the services, organisations, licences, and support arrangements around it change. Drupal delivery teams need accurate dependency records and workable continuity plans throughout the software’s operational life.

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Helge Notø Makes Open-Source Stewardship a Focus of Board Candidacy

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Drupal Association Reserves Fall Below Board Minimum After Two Years of Shortfalls

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Decoupled Days 2026 Speakers Preview AI, Content Models, and Neurodiversity

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Daniel Cothran to Demonstrate ePub Generator and Charts Features at Bluefly Town Hall

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Drupaljam Joins DrupalCon Rotterdam 2026 as Event Partner

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The Drupaljam House gives European Drupal associations a shared place to meet and coordinate between sessions. ...more

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DrupalCamp Frankfurt Returns in November 2026

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An April 2027 target may apply to one organisation and mislead another. Planning begins by identifying the governing rule, covered service, and content in scope. ...more

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Drupal.org Completes Security Issue Migration to GitLab

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Study Proposes 13 Areas for Measuring Government Open Source Maturity

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