Redis, creators of the popular in-memory database store, has been transitioning away from its open source roots since 2018, when it moved its “Redis Modules” (e.g. RediSearch) from an open source AGPL license to Apache 2.0 with a “Commons Clause” addendum (i.e. commercial restrictions). The following year, Redis replaced the Commons Clause with its own Redis Source Available License (RSAL) that promised to maintain some freedoms, but with notable restrictions related to competing database services — such as those provided by companies such as AWS. In many ways, this was a bellwether of what was to come, as other companies would later cite the “Amazon problem” as their reason for switching their license up. Earlier this year, Redis’ transition to the world of proprietary was complete, when it announced that its core software would be shifting from a BSD 3-Clause license to a dual-license setup — RSAL or server side public license (SSPL).

TechCrunch

Open source software companies that go proprietary: A timeline | TechCrunch

Tracking open source software companies that have gone proprietary over the past 10 years: A timeline.

In recent years, the Christian right has become an increasingly powerful force in American politics. The belief that God has called on conservative Christians to rule over society has extended into all levels of government, from school boards to the White House. Many pundits call this movement #Christian #nationalism. But while it may seem like a phenomenon born out of our current political moment, it represents the culmination of various movements with roots that trace back decades. The more extreme elements didn’t just materialize a few years ago. They’ve been there from the start.

ProPublica

Tracing the Roots of the Christian Nationalist Movement That’s Influencing Modern Politics

The Christian right has become an increasingly powerful force in American politics at every level, from school boards to the presidency. Its roots ...

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New Pennsylvania polling shows Democrats in the lead for both the presidential and Senate races in the state. According to a survey released Tuesday by Susquehanna Polling, Vice President Kamala Harris has a 4-point lead over Trump. https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4800420-harris-lead-pennsylvania-casey-mccormick-poll/

Judge denies Trump attorney’s motion for mistrial based on Stormy Daniels’ testimony – live Trump lawyer attempted to point to adult film star using the phrase ‘blacked out’ in testimony and saying that Donald Trump didn’t wear a condom

the Guardian

Stormy Daniels tells court she ‘hates’ Trump and wants him ‘held accountable’ – as it happened

Adult film star cross-examined by defense; judge denies Trump attorney’s motion for mistrial

#COVID levels are so high, they’re hovering near 2020’s initial peak #WHO urges those at high risk to take any booster they can get their hands on

Fortune

COVID levels are so high, they're approaching 2020's initial peak, as the WHO urges those at high risk to take any booster they can get their hands on | Fortune

It’s yet another sign that while the official pandemic state may be over, the days of COVID are far from it.

From the ‘Death Star law’ to abortion: the new rightwing laws taking effect in Texas On Friday, the Republican-controlled legislature in #Texas will dump an avalanche of virulent new laws on the state’s 30 million residents, cementing its reputation as a hotbed of the far-right turmoil that is sweeping America. Hundreds of laws will come into effect as the product of the legislative session that Texas holds every two years. Among them are a number of highly controversial targeted bills that will have a seismic impact on some of the most vulnerable Texan communities. They include measures attacking the rights and #healthcare of #transgender Texans, undermining the autonomy of #progressive cities such as Houston, extending the state’s prohibition of #abortion, pushing back on efforts to combat rising heat amid the #climate crisis, and more

the Guardian

‘Death Star law’ to abortion: the new rightwing laws taking effect in Texas

Hundreds of new state laws come into effect on 1 September, including attacking trans rights, further limiting abortion and pushing back climate ef...

What Saved The 'Miracle House' In Lahaina? During renovations, Millikin installed a commercial-grade steel roof, something that definitely would have provided better protection from flying embers than shingles. At first, Millikin thought this might have made the biggest difference in why his home was spared. But Michael Wara, the director of the Climate and Energy Policy Program at the Stanford Wood Institute for the Environment, said it was likely the Millikins’ decision to dig out the existing landscaping directly surrounding the house and replace it with river stones that made the biggest difference. “What folks in the wildfire business call the zone zero or the #ember #ignition #zone, is kind of a key factor in whether homes do or do not burn down,” Wara said. Having nothing combustible in the 5 feet directly around a house is enormously important.

Honolulu Civil Beat

What Saved The 'Miracle House' In Lahaina? - Honolulu Civil Beat

The historic structure on Front Street is the last house standing in a neighborhood reduced to rubble.