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Erin McElroy @erinmcel.bsky.social · 3h

For those in DC!

Technofascist Fever Dreams. Talk at the Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library Oct 9th 3-4:30pm

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College of Arts and Humanities at UMD @umd-arhu.bsky.social · 2d

Join the Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies on Wed, Oct. 8 at 4 p.m. for the launch of Technocreep and the Politics of Things Unseen—a feminist take on why our ties to tech often feel “creepy.”

go.umd.edu/technocreep

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Preorder Read This When Things Fall Apart @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 6d

This explains a lot. For a moment, I wondered why they'd do something as ridiculous as drop agents on the roof of the apartment building from helicopters, but of course, they did it for this footage. The same reason they were marching in formation downtown and snatched a family in Millennium Park.

istanbulshiite.bsky.social @istanbulshiite.bsky.social · 6d

DHS posted a sizzle reel about it.

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Veena Dubal @veenadubal.bsky.social · 8d

WE WON: "This case -– perhaps the most important ever to fall w/in..this district court squarely presents the issue whether non-citizens lawfully present here in US..have the same free speech rights as the rest of us. The Court answers this Constitutional question unequivocally “yes, they do.”"

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Duke University Press @dukepress.bsky.social · 8d

Catch authors @burrata.bsky.social, @pepepierce.bsky.social, @nassimparvin.bsky.social, @erinmcel.bsky.social , & @emmaamador.bsky.social at events in October!
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Covers of Bangkok after Dark, Speculative Relations, Technocreep and the Politics of Things Not Seen, The Politics of Care Work, Beautiful Mystery, Unfurl, The Dream of a Common Movement, and Becoming Trustworthy White Allies, arranged in a 4x4 grid.

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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 18d

And now this is the first statement from a named White House official, hours before the proclamation is set to go into effect.

Despite saying “to be clear,” her first tweet in this thread contained an FAQ posted yesterday which contains NONE of the information she lists below.

To be clear:
1.) This is NOT an annual fee. It's a one-time fee that applies only to the petition.
2.) Those who already hold H-1B visas and are currently outside of the country right now will
NOT be charged $100,000 to re-enter.
H-1B visa holders can leave and re-enter the country to the same extent as they normally would; whatever ability they have to do that is not impacted by yesterday's proclamation.
3.) This applies only to new visas, not renewals, and not current visa holders.
It will first apply in the next upcoming lottery cycle.
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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 18d

NEW: Hours before a new entry ban is supposed to go into effect, the federal government officially acknowledges for the first time that the restrictions do NOT apply to people who currently have H-1B visas.

Link: www.uscis.gov/sites/defaul...

J.S. Citizenshit and Immigratior
Services
September 20, 2025
Memorandum
TO:
Associate Directors,
Deputy Associate Directors, Program Office Chiefs
FROM:
JOSEPH B
Digitaly signed by
JOSEPH B EDLOW
Joseph B. Edlow
EDLOW
Date: 2025.09.20
Director, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services **00
SUBJECT: Proclamation, Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers, H-IB
On September 19, 2025, the President issued a Proclamation, Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers, to address systemic abuse of H-1B nonimmigrant visas. Pursuant to sections 212(f) and 215(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), 8 U.S.C. 1182(f) and 1185(a), the entry into the United States of aliens as nonimmigrants to perform services in a specialty occupation under section 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of the INA, 8 U.S.C.
1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b), is restricted, except for those aliens whose petitions are accompanied or supplemented by a payment of $100,000. This guidance applies to H-IB employment-based petitions filed after 12:01 AM ET on September 21, 2025.|
This proclamation only applies prospectively to petitions that have not yet been filed. The proclamation does not apply to aliens who: are the beneficiaries of petitions that were filed prior to the effective date of the proclamation, are the beneficiaries of currently approved petitions, or are in possession of validly issued H-1B non-immigrant visas. All officers of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services shall ensure that their decisions are consistent with this guidance. The proclamation does not impact the ability of any current visa holder to travel to or rom the United States.
cc: David V. Roy, Chief Counsel (A)
FOUO, For Official Use Only

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KPFA Radio @kpfa.org · 20d

What happens when your landlord turns your home into a surveillance zone? From facial recognition cameras to automated fines, tenants are finding their daily lives policed in new ways.
Hear Erin McElroy on Against the Grain unpack the rise of “landlord tech.”
Full interview → kpfa.org
#KPFA #BayArea

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StrawbRawry @strawber1.bsky.social · Sep 8

Anduril found another cash soaked sucker for their war fantasies. Microsoft failed for years and wasted tons of money on IVAS only for the kits to crap out in the field. Leave it to zuck to jump into another metaverse.
thedefensepost.com/2023/09/27/u...

US Army Finally Fields IVAS Goggles After Years of Delay

The US Army is finally fielding its Integrated Visual Augmentation System goggles after years of technical issues and delays.

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It's Going Down @igd.bsky.social · Sep 8

"The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for federal agents to conduct sweeping immigration operations for now in Los Angeles, the latest victory for President Donald Trump’s administration at the high court." apnews.com/article/supr...

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Constant Scream @ajaxsinger.bsky.social · Sep 7

Alright, so I've been afraid to say this out loud, but I think after today, I can say it: In the first Battle of Los Angeles, the good people of LA County have prevailed. We beat ICE back. 1/

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University of Washington Information School @ischool.uw.edu · Sep 2

"Technocreep" book launch tonight at 7 p.m.! There will be a discussion with editors Neda Atanasoski and @nassimparvin.bsky.social and contributors Marjan Khatibi, Vernelle A. A. Noel, @hayri4.bsky.social, @erinmcel.bsky.social, and @drjessolivares.bsky.social.
www.elliottbaybook.com/events/47682

Neda Atanasoski, Nassim Parvin, Hayri Dortdivanlıoğlu, Marjan Khatibi, Erin McElroy, Vernelle A. A. Noel, & Jessica L. Olivares | Elliott Bay Book Company

Full-service, general bookstore operating since 1973. Frequent author events, cafe, over 150,000 titles

www.elliottbaybook.com

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Erin McElroy @erinmcel.bsky.social · Sep 1

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University of Washington Information School @ischool.uw.edu · Aug 26

Parvin and Atanasoski's Seattle book launch will be on Sept. 2 at Elliott Bay Book Company at 7 p.m. The authors will present and discuss "Technocreep" alongside five of the contributing authors and artists. @nassimparvin.bsky.social

www.elliottbaybook.com/events/47682

Neda Atanasoski, Nassim Parvin, Hayri Dortdivanlıoğlu, Marjan Khatibi, Erin McElroy, Vernelle A. A. Noel, & Jessica L. Olivares | Elliott Bay Book Company

Full-service, general bookstore operating since 1973. Frequent author events, cafe, over 150,000 titles

www.elliottbaybook.com

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Erin McElroy @erinmcel.bsky.social · Sep 1

Join us in Seattle 9/2 at Elliot Bay Books for the release of Technocreep! @nassimparvin.bsky.social www.elliottbaybook.com/events/47682

Technocreep and the politics of things not seen

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Maximillian Alvarez @maximillianalvarez.bsky.social · Aug 20

🚨 Microsoft workers launch #Palestine encampment at company's HQ in Redmond, WA

"I worked for three years on Azure, not knowing that my labor was being used to actively facilitate the murder of my people" - Hossam Nasr, No Azure for Apartheid, former tech worker fired by Microsoft @therealnews.com

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48 Hills @48hills.bsky.social · Aug 18

"A new era of accountability," as the mayor calls it. Does government surveillance housed in a billionaire's offices make anyone else nervous?

SFPD surveillance unit's close ties to crypto billionaire - 48 hills

Plus: A better plan to fund transit, the next step in Lurie's upzoning plan, and the politics of the Engardio recall ... that's The Agenda for Aug. 17-24

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Erin McElroy @erinmcel.bsky.social · Aug 18

Aww thank you for all of the support and kindness @vinita-goyal.bsky.social. And I love this writing by @stillhere415.bsky.social so much

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Vinita Goyal @vinita-goyal.bsky.social · Aug 15

[1 of 2] @erinmcel.bsky.social's Silicon Valley Imperialism changed my #worldview recently...Quoting distinguished Associate Professor at UC berkeley, Eric Stanley
@stillhere415.bsky.social and then articulating their own take on #publicspace users, who in our enjoyment of "artisanal picnics"...

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Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.blacksky.app · Jul 26

IDF is raiding the Handala Freedom Flotilla for Gaza

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Erin McElroy @erinmcel.bsky.social · Jun 2

Excited that "Who's Afraid of Postsocialist Theory" is now out in the world. It was inspiring to work with @liviu-chelcea.bsky.social on this one. www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...

Who’s afraid of postsocialist theory?

We seek to theorize postsocialist theory by questioning why so many fear and avoid its utilization. As we argue, postsocialist theory, much like postcolonial theory, is a useful tool in assessing t...

www.tandfonline.com

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Erin McElroy @erinmcel.bsky.social · Jun 30

"Technological Futures Now: Racism, Imperialism, and the Surrogate Human Effect" happening today in Bonn

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Shelterforce @shelterforce.bsky.social · Jun 25

“Landlords have so much data about tenants. We’re trying to undo that data disparity and fight back," says Erin McElroy ‪ @erinmcel.bsky.social

Have you used any of these tenant tech tools? Would you if they were available in your community?

#HousingJustice #TenantPower

Tech Tools Help Tenants Push Back Against Problematic Landlords

Tenant-serving technology that helps renters identify landlords, respond to eviction, fight back against housing discrimination, and more.

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Shelterforce @shelterforce.bsky.social · Jun 24

“Landlords have so much data about tenants. We’re trying to undo that data disparity and fight back," says Erin McElroy (‪@erinmcel.bsky.social‬). bit.ly/4jWLfKu

Have you used any of these tenant tech tools? Would you if they were available in your community?

#HousingJustice #TenantPower

Tech Tools Help Tenants Push Back Against Problematic Landlords

Tenant-serving technology that helps renters identify landlords, respond to eviction, fight back against housing discrimination, and more.

shelterforce.org

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Truthout @truthout.org · Jun 18

While many mayors of major U.S. cities claim to oppose ICE — and have even implemented formal “sanctuary city” policies — local police often act as a “force multiplier” for ICE, even when they aren’t directly involved in detaining migrants.

Co-published with @economichardship.bsky.social

Local Police Departments Are Enabling ICE’s Deportation Machine

Even in cities where police decline to work with ICE, local law enforcement still bolster the deportation machine.

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