Katharin Tai 戴恺琳
@ktai.bsky.social
Probably somewhere in an archive near berlin. phd-ing @ MIT Political Science on Chinese politics, technology policy, bureaucracy & GDR computing. Also at mstdn.social/@ktai
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SCOOP: China's top 2 gay dating apps, Blued and Finka, became unavailable on app stores over the weekend. Apple confirmed to WIRED that it removed the two apps following "an order from the Cyberspace Administration of China."
latest with @lmatsakis.bsky.social
latest with @lmatsakis.bsky.social
Apple Pulls China’s Top Gay Dating Apps After Government Order
The removal of Blued and Finka marks another setback for China’s marginalized LGBTQ+ community.
www.wired.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:27 AM
SCOOP: China's top 2 gay dating apps, Blued and Finka, became unavailable on app stores over the weekend. Apple confirmed to WIRED that it removed the two apps following "an order from the Cyberspace Administration of China."
latest with @lmatsakis.bsky.social
latest with @lmatsakis.bsky.social
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Save the Date!
Remember that our 4th APSG Summer Conference will take place June 15-16, 2026 at @qmulsse.bsky.social with support from the @qmul-sse-cgd.bsky.social.
Put it in your calendars and stay tunned for the Call for Papers!
Remember that our 4th APSG Summer Conference will take place June 15-16, 2026 at @qmulsse.bsky.social with support from the @qmul-sse-cgd.bsky.social.
Put it in your calendars and stay tunned for the Call for Papers!
November 10, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Save the Date!
Remember that our 4th APSG Summer Conference will take place June 15-16, 2026 at @qmulsse.bsky.social with support from the @qmul-sse-cgd.bsky.social.
Put it in your calendars and stay tunned for the Call for Papers!
Remember that our 4th APSG Summer Conference will take place June 15-16, 2026 at @qmulsse.bsky.social with support from the @qmul-sse-cgd.bsky.social.
Put it in your calendars and stay tunned for the Call for Papers!
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Das Projekt #ZumFeindGemacht steht vor dem Aus, weil die Förderung der Bundesministeriums der Finanzen nicht fortgeführt wird. Trotz intensiver Bemühungen konnte bislang keine neue Förderung gefunden werden. Deshalb versucht das sehr engagierte Team hinter dem Projekt es jetzt mit Crowdfunding.
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#ZumFeindGemacht - Bildungsprojekte beim Bundesverband für NS-Verfolgte
Als einziger Verein in Deutschland vertreten wir die Interessen aller Überlebenden der NS-Verfolgung und ihrer Nachkommen. Jedes Jahr kämpfen wir für die Finanzierung unserer Bildungsprojekte. Hilf un...
www.betterplace.org
November 10, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Das Projekt #ZumFeindGemacht steht vor dem Aus, weil die Förderung der Bundesministeriums der Finanzen nicht fortgeführt wird. Trotz intensiver Bemühungen konnte bislang keine neue Förderung gefunden werden. Deshalb versucht das sehr engagierte Team hinter dem Projekt es jetzt mit Crowdfunding.
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Assistant Prof job in history of science (related to water?) at Madison. Strong program, nice town (aside from winter)
jobs.h-net.org/jobs/69456
jobs.h-net.org/jobs/69456
Professor of History | H-Net Job Guide
jobs.h-net.org
November 10, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Assistant Prof job in history of science (related to water?) at Madison. Strong program, nice town (aside from winter)
jobs.h-net.org/jobs/69456
jobs.h-net.org/jobs/69456
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Science Bluesky, I need a question answered that is not yielding to Google!
Can you carbon-14 date an alien?
Because I know it requires nitrogen-14 in the upper atmosphere and if the alien homeworld doesn’t have the same nitrogen content…?
Can you carbon-14 date an alien?
Because I know it requires nitrogen-14 in the upper atmosphere and if the alien homeworld doesn’t have the same nitrogen content…?
November 6, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Science Bluesky, I need a question answered that is not yielding to Google!
Can you carbon-14 date an alien?
Because I know it requires nitrogen-14 in the upper atmosphere and if the alien homeworld doesn’t have the same nitrogen content…?
Can you carbon-14 date an alien?
Because I know it requires nitrogen-14 in the upper atmosphere and if the alien homeworld doesn’t have the same nitrogen content…?
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Just want to point out that this one little square (Employment-Based Immigration Law) is one of the most bureaucratically baroque and difficult things I've encountered in the law. Makes "closing on a real estate deal" look like napkin math.
November 5, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Just want to point out that this one little square (Employment-Based Immigration Law) is one of the most bureaucratically baroque and difficult things I've encountered in the law. Makes "closing on a real estate deal" look like napkin math.
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📣 I am hiring a postdoc! aial.ie/hiring/postd...
applications from suitable candidates that are passionate about investigating the use of genAI in public service operations with the aim of keeping governments transparent and accountable are welcome
pls share with your networks
applications from suitable candidates that are passionate about investigating the use of genAI in public service operations with the aim of keeping governments transparent and accountable are welcome
pls share with your networks
October 30, 2025 at 7:51 PM
📣 I am hiring a postdoc! aial.ie/hiring/postd...
applications from suitable candidates that are passionate about investigating the use of genAI in public service operations with the aim of keeping governments transparent and accountable are welcome
pls share with your networks
applications from suitable candidates that are passionate about investigating the use of genAI in public service operations with the aim of keeping governments transparent and accountable are welcome
pls share with your networks
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Especially his ads in various languages have had me wondering if Berlin will ever have a (candidate for) mayor like Mamdani, who tries to speak to all parts of the city in so many different ways.
أنا اسمي زهران ممدان وعم رشّح حالي لأكون العمدة الجديد في مدينة نيويورك
November 1, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Especially his ads in various languages have had me wondering if Berlin will ever have a (candidate for) mayor like Mamdani, who tries to speak to all parts of the city in so many different ways.
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Especially his ads in various languages have had me wondering if Berlin will ever have a (candidate for) mayor like Mamdani, who tries to speak to all parts of the city in so many different ways.
أنا اسمي زهران ممدان وعم رشّح حالي لأكون العمدة الجديد في مدينة نيويورك
November 1, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Especially his ads in various languages have had me wondering if Berlin will ever have a (candidate for) mayor like Mamdani, who tries to speak to all parts of the city in so many different ways.
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Berlin und Laura? Ein Traumpaar! Leider hat der Berliner Wohnungsmarkt da andere Pläne. Ich suche dringend eine Wohnung, 2–3 Zimmer, max. 850 € warm und idealerweise in Neukölln (aber Hauptsache im Ring). Ich kann flexibel umziehen, bin ruhig und liebe Ruhe (arbeite von zuhause aus). Gerne Repost 💚
October 31, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Berlin und Laura? Ein Traumpaar! Leider hat der Berliner Wohnungsmarkt da andere Pläne. Ich suche dringend eine Wohnung, 2–3 Zimmer, max. 850 € warm und idealerweise in Neukölln (aber Hauptsache im Ring). Ich kann flexibel umziehen, bin ruhig und liebe Ruhe (arbeite von zuhause aus). Gerne Repost 💚
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So, today I'm announcing a new book project... and doing a call for papers: crpgbook.wordpress.com/2025/10/31/t...
It's an anthology of video game history outside the usual US perspective - an accessible & exciting panorama of different realities - and I'll pay 300 USD per article.
Please share :)
It's an anthology of video game history outside the usual US perspective - an accessible & exciting panorama of different realities - and I'll pay 300 USD per article.
Please share :)
The Video Game History Expansion Pack – Pitch your story
Today I’m putting my money where my mouth is and launching a new project — a book focused on game history outside of the usual North American perspectives.
crpgbook.wordpress.com
October 30, 2025 at 11:11 PM
So, today I'm announcing a new book project... and doing a call for papers: crpgbook.wordpress.com/2025/10/31/t...
It's an anthology of video game history outside the usual US perspective - an accessible & exciting panorama of different realities - and I'll pay 300 USD per article.
Please share :)
It's an anthology of video game history outside the usual US perspective - an accessible & exciting panorama of different realities - and I'll pay 300 USD per article.
Please share :)
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NEW: The Trump admin just ended the practice of automatically extending work permits when people file to renew them — meaning that if USCIS takes too long to process a renewal the applicant loses their authorization to work legally.
The interim final rule applies to renewals filed after tomorrow.
The interim final rule applies to renewals filed after tomorrow.
![This document is scheduled to be published in the
Federal Register on 10/30/2025 and available online at
https://federalregister.gov/d/2025-19702, and on https://govinfo.gov
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY: Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents AGENCY: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). ACTION: Interim final rule (“IFR”) with request for comments. ______________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY: This IFR amends DHS regulations to end the practice of automatically extending the validity of employment authorization documents (Forms I-766 or EADs) for aliens who have timely filed an application to renew their EAD in certain employment authorization categories. The purpose of this change is to prioritize the proper vetting and screening of aliens before granting a new period of employment authorization and/or a new EAD. This IFR does not impact the validity of EADs that were automatically extended prior to [INSERT DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER] or which are otherwise automatically extended by law or Federal Register notice.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2vtbmhmrwzbqcfv4we4uxzzt/bafkreicxgrb4jgjk3455qn4mjcjyz24ysxwf3ri2j5gzlqe4uuq67m746a@jpeg)
October 29, 2025 at 1:43 PM
NEW: The Trump admin just ended the practice of automatically extending work permits when people file to renew them — meaning that if USCIS takes too long to process a renewal the applicant loses their authorization to work legally.
The interim final rule applies to renewals filed after tomorrow.
The interim final rule applies to renewals filed after tomorrow.
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Another insanely cruel move by Trump et al.
Literally all the automatic extension did was extend your current work auth if yours expired WHILE YOU WAITED FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO PROCESS YOUR RENEWAL.
And you don't just lose work auth: I couldn't even renew my driver's license while mine was pending.
Literally all the automatic extension did was extend your current work auth if yours expired WHILE YOU WAITED FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO PROCESS YOUR RENEWAL.
And you don't just lose work auth: I couldn't even renew my driver's license while mine was pending.
Awful news: employers are about to have to reluctantly fire 10s of thousands of workers going into the holidays for no good reason.
Trump 2.0's record for intentionally doing as much harm as possible to our economy as quickly as possible remains undefeated
www.federalregister.gov/public-inspe...
Trump 2.0's record for intentionally doing as much harm as possible to our economy as quickly as possible remains undefeated
www.federalregister.gov/public-inspe...
Public Inspection: Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents
Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents
www.federalregister.gov
October 29, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Another insanely cruel move by Trump et al.
Literally all the automatic extension did was extend your current work auth if yours expired WHILE YOU WAITED FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO PROCESS YOUR RENEWAL.
And you don't just lose work auth: I couldn't even renew my driver's license while mine was pending.
Literally all the automatic extension did was extend your current work auth if yours expired WHILE YOU WAITED FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO PROCESS YOUR RENEWAL.
And you don't just lose work auth: I couldn't even renew my driver's license while mine was pending.
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There hasn't been a lot of empirical evidence yet -- here's a start from Kim + Hamilton.
Faculty hiring of URMs decreases after state introduction (not passage) of anti-DEI legislation. Impact greater for teaching-focused schools, and increases with state revenue dependence. osf.io/preprints/so...
Faculty hiring of URMs decreases after state introduction (not passage) of anti-DEI legislation. Impact greater for teaching-focused schools, and increases with state revenue dependence. osf.io/preprints/so...
October 29, 2025 at 11:18 PM
There hasn't been a lot of empirical evidence yet -- here's a start from Kim + Hamilton.
Faculty hiring of URMs decreases after state introduction (not passage) of anti-DEI legislation. Impact greater for teaching-focused schools, and increases with state revenue dependence. osf.io/preprints/so...
Faculty hiring of URMs decreases after state introduction (not passage) of anti-DEI legislation. Impact greater for teaching-focused schools, and increases with state revenue dependence. osf.io/preprints/so...
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People are always surprised I cannot just go get a service job or let people know I am available to freelance. The terms of my TN visa meant I can't even get paid scholarship money to attend conferences or do class talks. I also cannot leave the country to grieve my layoff somewhere else.
October 28, 2025 at 2:49 PM
People are always surprised I cannot just go get a service job or let people know I am available to freelance. The terms of my TN visa meant I can't even get paid scholarship money to attend conferences or do class talks. I also cannot leave the country to grieve my layoff somewhere else.
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I was recently laid off by ARTnews, a few days before the theft at the Louvre. The terms of my TN work visa means I can't freelance unless I donate the funds to charity. I'm open to new FT roles in business reporting and communications, and am willing to relocate to other cities, including Toronto.
October 28, 2025 at 2:21 PM
I was recently laid off by ARTnews, a few days before the theft at the Louvre. The terms of my TN work visa means I can't freelance unless I donate the funds to charity. I'm open to new FT roles in business reporting and communications, and am willing to relocate to other cities, including Toronto.
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🚨How can we write about China-US relations without a Cold-War binary or Orientalist rhetoric? Check out our upcoming virtual writing workshop with @yangyangcheng.bsky.social!
📅6 December 2025, 12 – 1:45 PM
💲$40 USD ($20 for students/members/grads)
For more details: nuvoices.com/2025/10/27/v...
📅6 December 2025, 12 – 1:45 PM
💲$40 USD ($20 for students/members/grads)
For more details: nuvoices.com/2025/10/27/v...
October 29, 2025 at 4:46 PM
🚨How can we write about China-US relations without a Cold-War binary or Orientalist rhetoric? Check out our upcoming virtual writing workshop with @yangyangcheng.bsky.social!
📅6 December 2025, 12 – 1:45 PM
💲$40 USD ($20 for students/members/grads)
For more details: nuvoices.com/2025/10/27/v...
📅6 December 2025, 12 – 1:45 PM
💲$40 USD ($20 for students/members/grads)
For more details: nuvoices.com/2025/10/27/v...
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Please apply to postdoc with us at Northwestern/Kellogg. This position in the Dispute Resolution Research Center is a terrific opportunity.
Apply for the @drrc-kellogg.bsky.social Dispute Resolution Research Center Postdoctoral Fellowship at @kelloggschoolnu.bsky.social Northwestern Kellogg! Advance research on conflict & cooperation with top scholars and join a powerful alumni network. Deadline soon: Nov 1
🔗 tinyurl.com/drrcpostdoc2...
🔗 tinyurl.com/drrcpostdoc2...
Postdoctoral fellow information
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October 28, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Please apply to postdoc with us at Northwestern/Kellogg. This position in the Dispute Resolution Research Center is a terrific opportunity.
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We are hiring a PhD student to join us at the @hertiesecurity.bsky.social (start Sept. 2026)!
If you want to conduct research on topics related to digital authoritarianism, state repression, contentious politics or social movements online, then this job might be for you!
If you want to conduct research on topics related to digital authoritarianism, state repression, contentious politics or social movements online, then this job might be for you!
October 28, 2025 at 3:39 PM
We are hiring a PhD student to join us at the @hertiesecurity.bsky.social (start Sept. 2026)!
If you want to conduct research on topics related to digital authoritarianism, state repression, contentious politics or social movements online, then this job might be for you!
If you want to conduct research on topics related to digital authoritarianism, state repression, contentious politics or social movements online, then this job might be for you!
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Until SNAP is funded, here’s an ongoing list of Bay Area restaurants where SNAP recipients can receive free food. Just bring your EBT card!
While the feds continue to play stupid games, SNAP recipients are set to lose food aid for the next month. In the Bay Area, a growing number of restaurants are stepping up to help, and we're maintaining the list. Share with anyone who needs it. www.coyotemedia.org/these-bay-ar...
These Bay Area Restaurants Are Offering Free Food to SNAP Recipients
Amid a government shutdown that will cut off aid for 42 million Americans, local food scene folks plan to pick up the slack.
www.coyotemedia.org
October 28, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Until SNAP is funded, here’s an ongoing list of Bay Area restaurants where SNAP recipients can receive free food. Just bring your EBT card!
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If you are working at a university in the US or the UK, can you ask the admissions office to stop requesting TOEFL scores from Singapore-educated students?
I just heard from one of our most competent MA graduates that they have to submit TOEFL scores to UK/US graduate schools. I was in shock.
I just heard from one of our most competent MA graduates that they have to submit TOEFL scores to UK/US graduate schools. I was in shock.
October 10, 2025 at 12:45 PM
If you are working at a university in the US or the UK, can you ask the admissions office to stop requesting TOEFL scores from Singapore-educated students?
I just heard from one of our most competent MA graduates that they have to submit TOEFL scores to UK/US graduate schools. I was in shock.
I just heard from one of our most competent MA graduates that they have to submit TOEFL scores to UK/US graduate schools. I was in shock.
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Mamdani: "The dream of every Muslim is simply to be treated the same as every other New Yorker. And yet for too long we have been told to ask for less than that and to be satisfied with whatever little we receive. No more."
October 24, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Mamdani: "The dream of every Muslim is simply to be treated the same as every other New Yorker. And yet for too long we have been told to ask for less than that and to be satisfied with whatever little we receive. No more."
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We have just advertised a Full Prof position in the Political and Social Sciences department at the EUI (@eui-sps.bsky.social). Here are the details. Please spread the word, and get in touch if you have any questions.
www.eui.eu/Documents/Se...
www.eui.eu/Documents/Se...
www.eui.eu
October 23, 2025 at 2:03 PM
We have just advertised a Full Prof position in the Political and Social Sciences department at the EUI (@eui-sps.bsky.social). Here are the details. Please spread the word, and get in touch if you have any questions.
www.eui.eu/Documents/Se...
www.eui.eu/Documents/Se...