Steven Renderos
@stevenrenderos.bsky.social
Salvadoreño 🇸🇻 ED at Media Justice. Co-host of Bring Receipts. Doyers fan.
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I can confirm that Willian Giménez González, beloved day laborer leader and advocate for his fellow workers, has been freed from ICE detention and is back in Chicago! For those interested in supporting him and his family, here is a GoFundMe.
Donate to Support William and His Family After Unjust ICE Arrest, organized by National Day Laborer Organizing Network
On September 12, ICE agents unjustly abducted day laborer Wil… National Day Laborer Organizing Network needs your support for Support William and His Family After Unjust ICE Arrest
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October 30, 2025 at 6:14 PM
I can confirm that Willian Giménez González, beloved day laborer leader and advocate for his fellow workers, has been freed from ICE detention and is back in Chicago! For those interested in supporting him and his family, here is a GoFundMe.
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More than a dozen immigration judge were just fired. Such firings have been common on Friday evenings and often involve newer judges still on probation. But today's firings include a Sacramento IJ who's been on the bench close to 20 years.
"The judge version of Jimmy Kimmel," one source told me.
"The judge version of Jimmy Kimmel," one source told me.
September 19, 2025 at 11:23 PM
More than a dozen immigration judge were just fired. Such firings have been common on Friday evenings and often involve newer judges still on probation. But today's firings include a Sacramento IJ who's been on the bench close to 20 years.
"The judge version of Jimmy Kimmel," one source told me.
"The judge version of Jimmy Kimmel," one source told me.
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“This is a story about who gets sacrificed along the way in that [AI] arms race.”
Our ED, @stevenrenderos.bsky.social joins our new staff + @nodesertdatacenter.com member, Vivek Bharathan, in @techpolicypress.bsky.social's podcast on the real story behind #BigTech's data center expansion.
Our ED, @stevenrenderos.bsky.social joins our new staff + @nodesertdatacenter.com member, Vivek Bharathan, in @techpolicypress.bsky.social's podcast on the real story behind #BigTech's data center expansion.
New podcast! Justin Hendrix spoke to Vivek Bharathan, a member of the No Desert Data Center Coalition in Tucson, Arizona, and Steven Renderos, executive director of MediaJustice, an advocacy organization that just released a report titled “The People Say No: Resisting Data Centers in the South.”
Across the US, Activists Are Organizing to Oppose Data Centers | TechPolicy.Press
A conversation with Vivek Bharathan, from the No Desert Data Center Coalition in Tucson, Arizona, and Steven Renderos, executive director of MediaJustice.
www.techpolicy.press
September 15, 2025 at 9:12 PM
“This is a story about who gets sacrificed along the way in that [AI] arms race.”
Our ED, @stevenrenderos.bsky.social joins our new staff + @nodesertdatacenter.com member, Vivek Bharathan, in @techpolicypress.bsky.social's podcast on the real story behind #BigTech's data center expansion.
Our ED, @stevenrenderos.bsky.social joins our new staff + @nodesertdatacenter.com member, Vivek Bharathan, in @techpolicypress.bsky.social's podcast on the real story behind #BigTech's data center expansion.
So excited to see a byline from @aurabogado.bsky.social.
And wow what a story. A hotel turned ICE detention center. And unsurprisingly tech plays a role in the end. Great read please check it out!
And wow what a story. A hotel turned ICE detention center. And unsurprisingly tech plays a role in the end. Great read please check it out!
A Chicago woman went to immigration court. Her case was dismissed; she and her infant were taken by federal agents who turned her over to contractor MVM. They spent five days confined at the Sonesta O'Hare hotel without communication to the outside world.
My first byline at @injusticewatch.org:
My first byline at @injusticewatch.org:
ICE contractor locked an immigrant and her baby at an O’Hare hotel for five days
Valentina Galvis' detention at a hotel raises questions about the types of facilities being turned into de facto detention centers as the Trump administration ramps up immigration detention.
www.injusticewatch.org
August 7, 2025 at 6:47 PM
So excited to see a byline from @aurabogado.bsky.social.
And wow what a story. A hotel turned ICE detention center. And unsurprisingly tech plays a role in the end. Great read please check it out!
And wow what a story. A hotel turned ICE detention center. And unsurprisingly tech plays a role in the end. Great read please check it out!
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The most overhyped tech? How should our government step in during this moment?
@politico.com asked our ED, @stevenrenderos.bsky.social, 5 pressing questions about our current tech reality and what it will take to reclaim our tech future:
www.politico.com/newsletters/...
@politico.com asked our ED, @stevenrenderos.bsky.social, 5 pressing questions about our current tech reality and what it will take to reclaim our tech future:
www.politico.com/newsletters/...
Digital Future Daily
How the next wave of technology is upending the global economy and its power structures
www.politico.com
August 4, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The most overhyped tech? How should our government step in during this moment?
@politico.com asked our ED, @stevenrenderos.bsky.social, 5 pressing questions about our current tech reality and what it will take to reclaim our tech future:
www.politico.com/newsletters/...
@politico.com asked our ED, @stevenrenderos.bsky.social, 5 pressing questions about our current tech reality and what it will take to reclaim our tech future:
www.politico.com/newsletters/...
Aura is among the best investigative reporters so this news excites me. We desperately need to understand what is happening to immigrants, to better understand the political moment we all are in.
Federal immigration policy hits incredibly hard on local communities. I’m thrilled to announce I'm joining @injusticewatch.org, where I’ll investigate the hidden machinery of the Chicago Immigration Court and examine how immigrants interact with Cook County courts.
Aura Bogado joins Injustice Watch as senior reporter
Aura Bogado is joining Injustice Watch as a senior reporter. Her work will explore the ways the courts impact immigrants in Chicago and Cook County.
www.injusticewatch.org
April 25, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Aura is among the best investigative reporters so this news excites me. We desperately need to understand what is happening to immigrants, to better understand the political moment we all are in.
Today’s Sunday news shows featured a bunch of people talking about Salvadoreans. Yet, not one of them was Salvy. It’s not for a lack of experts, only a lack of trying. Here are a few names in case you were wondering.
April 21, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Today’s Sunday news shows featured a bunch of people talking about Salvadoreans. Yet, not one of them was Salvy. It’s not for a lack of experts, only a lack of trying. Here are a few names in case you were wondering.
Wait, I thought this was satire
Sending innocent people to die in torture camps is barbaric. But it's also smart politics.
by Chris Cillizza and Gavin Newsom
by Chris Cillizza and Gavin Newsom
April 19, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Wait, I thought this was satire
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And @stevenrenderos.bsky.social, Executive Director of @mediajustice.bsky.social, shared how the choices of the current presidential administration are wrecking protections around tech infrastructure: www.technologyreview.com/2025/04/14/1...
DOGE’s tech takeover threatens the safety and stability of our critical data
Elon Musk may have run tech companies, but building technology for government is an entirely different beast.
www.technologyreview.com
April 18, 2025 at 6:11 PM
And @stevenrenderos.bsky.social, Executive Director of @mediajustice.bsky.social, shared how the choices of the current presidential administration are wrecking protections around tech infrastructure: www.technologyreview.com/2025/04/14/1...
Van Hollen and Bukele couldn’t be more different, but both get to author the story they want to tell. Abrego, meanwhile, is seen but not heard.
A visit is nice. Coming home is better.
A visit is nice. Coming home is better.
April 18, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Van Hollen and Bukele couldn’t be more different, but both get to author the story they want to tell. Abrego, meanwhile, is seen but not heard.
A visit is nice. Coming home is better.
A visit is nice. Coming home is better.
Chele is a common nickname in El Salvador and one that has nothing to do with gang affiliation. Using that as evidence is like claiming every guy who goes by Tony is in the Mob.
April 17, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Chele is a common nickname in El Salvador and one that has nothing to do with gang affiliation. Using that as evidence is like claiming every guy who goes by Tony is in the Mob.
The most enduring image of Salvadoreans is as prop for Kristi Noem propaganda. To be Salvadorean in the US means to be hypervisible yet voiceless. I created this starter pack as a way to remind everyone that we’re real people and that we exist. If you’re Salvadorean reach out so I can add you. 🇸🇻
April 16, 2025 at 1:55 PM
The most enduring image of Salvadoreans is as prop for Kristi Noem propaganda. To be Salvadorean in the US means to be hypervisible yet voiceless. I created this starter pack as a way to remind everyone that we’re real people and that we exist. If you’re Salvadorean reach out so I can add you. 🇸🇻
New from me in @mittechreviewbr.bsky.social: DOGE’s “tech bro” approach to building tech for government isn’t just inefficient, it’s dangerous.
www-technologyreview-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.tech...
www-technologyreview-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.tech...
DOGE’s tech takeover threatens the safety and stability of our critical data – MIT Technology Review
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April 15, 2025 at 12:46 AM
New from me in @mittechreviewbr.bsky.social: DOGE’s “tech bro” approach to building tech for government isn’t just inefficient, it’s dangerous.
www-technologyreview-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.tech...
www-technologyreview-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.tech...
In less than an hour we’ll be going live with the next webinar in our political education series, WTF: The Rise of the Tech Broligarchy.
I’ll be hosting a conversation alongside some amazing groups talking about what we’re seeing at the intersection of tech and immigration.
I’ll be hosting a conversation alongside some amazing groups talking about what we’re seeing at the intersection of tech and immigration.
Since Trump's day one, ICE has ramped up nationwide mass raids and deportation efforts for Undocu+ communities, but the Big Tech players remain hidden.
That’s why we’re exposing the ways Big Tech players have enabled + scaled ICE operations on 4/2 at 6PM ET | 3PM PT:
bit.ly/MJ_WTF_Series
That’s why we’re exposing the ways Big Tech players have enabled + scaled ICE operations on 4/2 at 6PM ET | 3PM PT:
bit.ly/MJ_WTF_Series
April 2, 2025 at 9:18 PM
In less than an hour we’ll be going live with the next webinar in our political education series, WTF: The Rise of the Tech Broligarchy.
I’ll be hosting a conversation alongside some amazing groups talking about what we’re seeing at the intersection of tech and immigration.
I’ll be hosting a conversation alongside some amazing groups talking about what we’re seeing at the intersection of tech and immigration.
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Y'all, you are CRUSHING IT! HUGE energy today, and we're already 40% to our US goal for the March 29 #teslatakedown GLOBAL DAY OF ACTION! Reminder—you can use this map to see where there are locations that still need a host to step up! (This map updates 2x daily) www.google.com/maps/d/edit?...
Tesla Takedown Global Day of Action - Google My Maps
This map shows Tesla's US showrooms. A blue raccoon means a protest is already planned at that location. A gray trash can is a location that still needs a host. Data is updated twice daily. Step up to...
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March 22, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Y'all, you are CRUSHING IT! HUGE energy today, and we're already 40% to our US goal for the March 29 #teslatakedown GLOBAL DAY OF ACTION! Reminder—you can use this map to see where there are locations that still need a host to step up! (This map updates 2x daily) www.google.com/maps/d/edit?...
Check out the latest episode of @citationspod.bsky.social. Who knew talking about tech dystopia could be so fun!
In all seriousness, grateful to Citations Needed for helping us make sense of the current moment we're living in. We talk about the grift of AI and the real harms it enables.
In all seriousness, grateful to Citations Needed for helping us make sense of the current moment we're living in. We talk about the grift of AI and the real harms it enables.
In Ep 217, "A.I. Mysticism as Responsibility-Evasion PR Tactic," we detail the rise of AI-washing––an increasingly popular media trope that helps those in power avoid responsibility by blaming rogue tech for insurance claim denials, war crimes and rising rents.
w/ guest @stevenrenderos.bsky.social
w/ guest @stevenrenderos.bsky.social
Episode 217: A.I. Mysticism as Responsibility-Evasion PR Tactic
“Israel built an ‘AI factory’ for war. It unleashed it in Gaza,” laments the Washington Post. “Hospitals Are Reporting More Insurance Denials. Is AI Driving Them?,” reports Newsweek. “AI Raising the
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March 26, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Check out the latest episode of @citationspod.bsky.social. Who knew talking about tech dystopia could be so fun!
In all seriousness, grateful to Citations Needed for helping us make sense of the current moment we're living in. We talk about the grift of AI and the real harms it enables.
In all seriousness, grateful to Citations Needed for helping us make sense of the current moment we're living in. We talk about the grift of AI and the real harms it enables.
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I helped build a government AI system. DOGE fired me, rolled the AI out to the whole agency, and implied the AI can do my job and the jobs of the others they've fired.
It can't. But, what DOGE accidentally revealed about themselves in the process is fascinating. 🧵
It can't. But, what DOGE accidentally revealed about themselves in the process is fascinating. 🧵
March 21, 2025 at 10:41 PM
I helped build a government AI system. DOGE fired me, rolled the AI out to the whole agency, and implied the AI can do my job and the jobs of the others they've fired.
It can't. But, what DOGE accidentally revealed about themselves in the process is fascinating. 🧵
It can't. But, what DOGE accidentally revealed about themselves in the process is fascinating. 🧵
Two commissioners from the Federal Trade Commission were fired by Trump today.
Alvaro Bedoya ( @bedoyaftc.bsky.social) and Rebecca Slaughter have long been champions for everyday people. They also held corporate power accountable. Sharing Bedoya’s statement here:
Alvaro Bedoya ( @bedoyaftc.bsky.social) and Rebecca Slaughter have long been champions for everyday people. They also held corporate power accountable. Sharing Bedoya’s statement here:
March 18, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Two commissioners from the Federal Trade Commission were fired by Trump today.
Alvaro Bedoya ( @bedoyaftc.bsky.social) and Rebecca Slaughter have long been champions for everyday people. They also held corporate power accountable. Sharing Bedoya’s statement here:
Alvaro Bedoya ( @bedoyaftc.bsky.social) and Rebecca Slaughter have long been champions for everyday people. They also held corporate power accountable. Sharing Bedoya’s statement here:
Excited to share this news.
For years I've watched Jacinta fight the use of tech by ICE at Mijente. Most recently worked on Take Back Tech together.
Tech opposition is bigger, richer, and more destructive. With Jacinta on board we are better positioned to meet the challenges of this moment.
For years I've watched Jacinta fight the use of tech by ICE at Mijente. Most recently worked on Take Back Tech together.
Tech opposition is bigger, richer, and more destructive. With Jacinta on board we are better positioned to meet the challenges of this moment.
We are thrilled to announce that Jacinta Gonzalez will join MediaJustice as our new Head of Programs on April 1st. This strategic addition to our team comes at a critical moment when our communities face unprecedented threats from the collusion of Big Tech, Big Media and the state.
March 17, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Excited to share this news.
For years I've watched Jacinta fight the use of tech by ICE at Mijente. Most recently worked on Take Back Tech together.
Tech opposition is bigger, richer, and more destructive. With Jacinta on board we are better positioned to meet the challenges of this moment.
For years I've watched Jacinta fight the use of tech by ICE at Mijente. Most recently worked on Take Back Tech together.
Tech opposition is bigger, richer, and more destructive. With Jacinta on board we are better positioned to meet the challenges of this moment.
Let’s be honest, a little DEI could’ve helped here
Sadly Fanatics has removed Tetas from their website. The other 29 teams are still available
March 11, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Let’s be honest, a little DEI could’ve helped here
Let's name what's happening: A tech oligarch is turning an opinion page into propaganda for billionaires.
All while Elon Musk executes a soft coup of the federal government.
The levees in our democracy won't hold against the flood of tech money.
All while Elon Musk executes a soft coup of the federal government.
The levees in our democracy won't hold against the flood of tech money.
February 27, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Let's name what's happening: A tech oligarch is turning an opinion page into propaganda for billionaires.
All while Elon Musk executes a soft coup of the federal government.
The levees in our democracy won't hold against the flood of tech money.
All while Elon Musk executes a soft coup of the federal government.
The levees in our democracy won't hold against the flood of tech money.
Excited to join this conversation today and speak about @mediajustice.bsky.social work responding to over-policing and tech’s role within it.
Excited to hear @jesselynradack.bsky.social @stevenrenderos.bsky.social & @chipgibbons.bsky.social
online today at #RightsCon2025
online today at #RightsCon2025
February 25, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Excited to join this conversation today and speak about @mediajustice.bsky.social work responding to over-policing and tech’s role within it.
Looking to make sense of all the chaos that Trump and his merry band of Tech Bros are causing? @mediajustice.bsky.social has got you. Register for this biweekly webinar series that kicks off on 2/19.
📣 Attention Comrades 📣 During Trump’s first 100 days, we're launching a new biweekly webinar series that exposes and resists what we call the Tech Broligarchy, the tech billionaire bros who no longer feel the need to hide that they choose power and profit over people.
February 13, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Looking to make sense of all the chaos that Trump and his merry band of Tech Bros are causing? @mediajustice.bsky.social has got you. Register for this biweekly webinar series that kicks off on 2/19.