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In The DropTimes Editor's Pick Newsletter, Volume 3, Issue 35, we spotlight Forked in Plain Sight, a look at how Drupal’s most pressing challenges, from upgrade hurdles to governance debates and questions of visibility, are playing out in full view. Social media has become the front door to open source, but transparency alone doesn’t guarantee understanding. The real test is whether these shifts are being noticed, shared, and acted upon. ...more

The DropTimes Editor's Pick Newsletter Volume: 3 Issue: 34, this opinion piece highlights a growing call from within the Open Source community for governments to take a more active role in sustaining the digital infrastructure they depend on. In a recent blog post, Drupal founder Dries Buytaert outlines how public institutions have become deeply reliant on community-driven software, yet often contribute little to its upkeep. The piece reflects on this imbalance and explores why supporting Open Source should be seen not as optional generosity, but as a necessary investment in public resilience and digital continuity. ...more