Add "Evolving Typelevel" blog post

This mainly announces the Foundation and related structural tweaks. It also mentions the folks who have stepped down from the Steering Committee, mostly because this seems like an opportune time to do so.

Author: Mark "Justin du Coeur" Waks

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+title: Evolving Typelevel
+category: governance
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+  author: typelevel
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+In recent years, Typelevel has existed in a somewhat grey area legally. We have long managed a good deal of intellectual
+property (the Organization Libraries) and raised funds. In 2022, we adopted a Charter establishing our governance.
+However, we have not had a well-defined legal status.
+
+We have decided it is time to become a legally-recognized organization. To that end, we are forming the Typelevel
+Foundation, a nonprofit organization incorporated in the state of California. Additionally, we are applying for
+501(c)(3) tax-exempt status from the IRS, but this process will take several months.
+
+The initial Board of Directors for the Foundation will be:
+
+* Arman Bilge
+* Daniel Spiewak
+* Andrew Valencik
+* Mark Waks (known in the community as Justin du Coeur)
+
+Arman will also be acting as our interim, part-time Executive Director. In the coming months, we will refine the
+mission of the Foundation and define the roles that will carry out its work.
+
+The Foundation Board will assume the responsibilities of governance, particularly legal and financial matters.
+Meanwhile, the Steering Committee will become the Technical Steering Committee and focus on the technical work of
+overseeing the Typelevel ecosystem. (The Code of Conduct Committee and Security Team will also continue their essential
+work.) Our intent is that, by separating the governance and technical responsibilities, everyone can better focus on
+what they enjoy and are good at.
+
+### Updates to the Technical Steering Committee
+
+Besides the new name and refined scope of the Technical Steering Committee, we are also announcing changes to its
+membership. Zach McCoy and Jasna Rodulfa-Blemberg have completed their terms on the Committee; we thank them for their
+service!
+
+### Next steps
+
+Our core mission remains the same: we will continue to steward the code and culture that are at the heart of Typelevel.
+This transition supports our ongoing effort to build a more transparent and sustainable organization that serves our
+growing community. Please stay tuned for upcoming announcements of new initiatives, a roadmap for the Foundation, and
+opportunities to become involved.