Tina-Desiree Berg
@tinadesireeberg.com
International woman of mystery. MA Philosophy. Anteater. Chief Muckety Muckraker. Signal TDBerg.24
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China is exporting a surveillance empire built on U.S. technology. An AP investigation found Tibetans in Nepal are trapped under constant watch.
US tech enabled China’s surveillance empire. Now Tibetan refugees in Nepal are paying the price
Nepal is just one of at least 150 countries to which Chinese companies are supplying surveillance technology, from cameras in Vietnam to censorship firewalls in Pakistan to citywide monitoring systems in Kenya.
bit.ly
December 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
China is exporting a surveillance empire built on U.S. technology. An AP investigation found Tibetans in Nepal are trapped under constant watch.
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That shady effort to delay the Olympic wage? Apparently Karen Bass was "instrumental in making that happen" 😮💨
LAT reporting she arranged a meeting between VICA president Stuart Waldman — and LA28 board member, it should be noted! — and MHD, who then introduced the motion to slow the wage increase
LAT reporting she arranged a meeting between VICA president Stuart Waldman — and LA28 board member, it should be noted! — and MHD, who then introduced the motion to slow the wage increase
December 20, 2025 at 4:38 PM
That shady effort to delay the Olympic wage? Apparently Karen Bass was "instrumental in making that happen" 😮💨
LAT reporting she arranged a meeting between VICA president Stuart Waldman — and LA28 board member, it should be noted! — and MHD, who then introduced the motion to slow the wage increase
LAT reporting she arranged a meeting between VICA president Stuart Waldman — and LA28 board member, it should be noted! — and MHD, who then introduced the motion to slow the wage increase
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Important to remember that the TikTok deal, which delivered the app into the hands of pro-Trump billionaires, was only made possible by President Biden and the Democrats.
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
Trump turns Biden’s TikTok law into a big win
Biden officials said selling TikTok would safeguard it from political influence. Now, critics of a spinoff deal to Trump allies say that aim could be subverted.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 19, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Important to remember that the TikTok deal, which delivered the app into the hands of pro-Trump billionaires, was only made possible by President Biden and the Democrats.
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
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“I focus on Drew as a particularly grotesque case study of the breed of professional hate-peddlers that America is all too aware and fond of. The deluge of misinformation that promulgated in the immediate wake of the attacks was fueled by American social media platforms” slate.com/news-and-pol...
What’s Coming in Australia Is Unimaginable
This isn't supposed to happen here. Except now it does.
slate.com
December 19, 2025 at 8:07 AM
“I focus on Drew as a particularly grotesque case study of the breed of professional hate-peddlers that America is all too aware and fond of. The deluge of misinformation that promulgated in the immediate wake of the attacks was fueled by American social media platforms” slate.com/news-and-pol...
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#3: When the right-wing ecosystem was sainting Charlie Kirk after his death and other outlets were soft-peddling him in the face of that pressure, @tinadesireeberg.com and I wrote this piece about how that was happening.
We included a thorough look at Kirk’s far-right extremism and bigotry.
We included a thorough look at Kirk’s far-right extremism and bigotry.
Rewriting Extremism: Right-Wing Seeks Nation to Mourn Charlie Kirk
The Right’s ‘martyr’ was an ideologue, a conspiracy theorist, a bigot, and an agitator who glorified violence.
www.importantcontext.news
December 18, 2025 at 8:14 PM
#3: When the right-wing ecosystem was sainting Charlie Kirk after his death and other outlets were soft-peddling him in the face of that pressure, @tinadesireeberg.com and I wrote this piece about how that was happening.
We included a thorough look at Kirk’s far-right extremism and bigotry.
We included a thorough look at Kirk’s far-right extremism and bigotry.
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1/ At bargaining yesterday, @propublica.org management said that they should have 100% discretion to replace workers with AI and would not commit to labeling future AI-generated content.
December 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
1/ At bargaining yesterday, @propublica.org management said that they should have 100% discretion to replace workers with AI and would not commit to labeling future AI-generated content.
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Pool report from @joeygarrison.bsky.social — new plaques installed outside the Oval Office that mock past Democrat presidents.
The one that names Barack Hussein Obama says he presided over the "highly ineffective 'Unaffordable' Care Act," among other critiques.
The one that names Barack Hussein Obama says he presided over the "highly ineffective 'Unaffordable' Care Act," among other critiques.
December 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Pool report from @joeygarrison.bsky.social — new plaques installed outside the Oval Office that mock past Democrat presidents.
The one that names Barack Hussein Obama says he presided over the "highly ineffective 'Unaffordable' Care Act," among other critiques.
The one that names Barack Hussein Obama says he presided over the "highly ineffective 'Unaffordable' Care Act," among other critiques.
Immigration enforcement agents strike a man in a parking lot with a vehicle- he then gets up and runs before being tackled by other agents in Rialto California
December 16, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Immigration enforcement agents strike a man in a parking lot with a vehicle- he then gets up and runs before being tackled by other agents in Rialto California
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“It’s not totally out of the realm of possibilities that this idea was planted or floated by whoever this confidential human source might be.”
Longtime Paid FBI Informant Was Instrumental in Terror Case Against “Turtle Island Liberation Front”
Kash Patel touted the FBI’s investigative work against the “Turtle Island Liberation Front,” whose YouTube channel has 18 followers. A paid FBI informant did a heavy lift.
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December 16, 2025 at 8:46 PM
“It’s not totally out of the realm of possibilities that this idea was planted or floated by whoever this confidential human source might be.”
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Council for National Policy operation to shut down the nonprofit Southern Poverty Law Center unfolding in Congress right now in a hearing of the House Judiciary Committee. The Daily Signal (Heritage Fdn), Family Research Council, and Turning Point USA are all CNP.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrLw...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrLw...
Partisan and Profitable: The SPLC’s Influence on Federal Civil Rights Policy
YouTube video by House Judiciary GOP
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December 16, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Council for National Policy operation to shut down the nonprofit Southern Poverty Law Center unfolding in Congress right now in a hearing of the House Judiciary Committee. The Daily Signal (Heritage Fdn), Family Research Council, and Turning Point USA are all CNP.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrLw...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrLw...
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NEW: U.S. Military Willing to Attack “Designated Terrorist Organizations” Within America, General Says
“That is one of the concerns with the administration asserting that the President essentially has a license to kill outside the law,” says expert.
theintercept.com/2025/12/16/t...
“That is one of the concerns with the administration asserting that the President essentially has a license to kill outside the law,” says expert.
theintercept.com/2025/12/16/t...
U.S. Military Willing to Attack “Designated Terrorist Organizations” Within America, General Says
“If I had no concerns and I was confident in the lawful order, I would definitely execute that order.”
theintercept.com
December 16, 2025 at 1:58 PM
NEW: U.S. Military Willing to Attack “Designated Terrorist Organizations” Within America, General Says
“That is one of the concerns with the administration asserting that the President essentially has a license to kill outside the law,” says expert.
theintercept.com/2025/12/16/t...
“That is one of the concerns with the administration asserting that the President essentially has a license to kill outside the law,” says expert.
theintercept.com/2025/12/16/t...
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Even starting to get the ‘same victims affected multiple times in their lives’ stories like with increased American mass shootings.
Nephew of Poway rabbi injured in 2019 synagogue shooting among those killed in Australia attack
One attack victim was nephew of Poway rabbi
www.sandiegouniontribune.com
December 15, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Even starting to get the ‘same victims affected multiple times in their lives’ stories like with increased American mass shootings.
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BREAKING: Two terrorists opened fire at a Hanukkah celebration in Bondi Beach, Sydney, killing at least 11 people and wounding 29 others.
This video shows the moment 43-year-old Ahmad El Ahmad, an unarmed civilian, tackled one of the terrorists, seized his weapon, and neutralized him.
This video shows the moment 43-year-old Ahmad El Ahmad, an unarmed civilian, tackled one of the terrorists, seized his weapon, and neutralized him.
December 14, 2025 at 4:11 PM
BREAKING: Two terrorists opened fire at a Hanukkah celebration in Bondi Beach, Sydney, killing at least 11 people and wounding 29 others.
This video shows the moment 43-year-old Ahmad El Ahmad, an unarmed civilian, tackled one of the terrorists, seized his weapon, and neutralized him.
This video shows the moment 43-year-old Ahmad El Ahmad, an unarmed civilian, tackled one of the terrorists, seized his weapon, and neutralized him.
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Journos, remember:
"Reporters sometimes dislike the idea of litigating because they want their work — not themselves — to be the story... But access to information is a muscle that must be flexed... We must fight against each attempt to chip away at our legal rights."
Amen to this from @rcfp.org!
"Reporters sometimes dislike the idea of litigating because they want their work — not themselves — to be the story... But access to information is a muscle that must be flexed... We must fight against each attempt to chip away at our legal rights."
Amen to this from @rcfp.org!
December 13, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Journos, remember:
"Reporters sometimes dislike the idea of litigating because they want their work — not themselves — to be the story... But access to information is a muscle that must be flexed... We must fight against each attempt to chip away at our legal rights."
Amen to this from @rcfp.org!
"Reporters sometimes dislike the idea of litigating because they want their work — not themselves — to be the story... But access to information is a muscle that must be flexed... We must fight against each attempt to chip away at our legal rights."
Amen to this from @rcfp.org!
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We talk about press consolidation here. If you’re interested in orgs supporting a free and independent media, check out @freedom.press freedom.press/donate/
December 13, 2025 at 7:23 PM
We talk about press consolidation here. If you’re interested in orgs supporting a free and independent media, check out @freedom.press freedom.press/donate/
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NEW: 9 ex-DOJ lawyers who resigned from antisemitism investigations into UCLA and other UC campuses say they were pressured to find UC guilty of violations in a rushed and politically motivated process.
One called it a "fraudulent and sham investigation."
www.latimes.com/california/s...
One called it a "fraudulent and sham investigation."
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Times Investigation: Ex-Trump DOJ lawyers say 'fraudulent' UC antisemitism probes led them to quit
The Times spoke to nine former Department of Justice civil rights attorneys tasked with investigating antisemitism complaints at the University of California. They all resigned during their invetigati...
www.latimes.com
December 13, 2025 at 10:53 PM
NEW: 9 ex-DOJ lawyers who resigned from antisemitism investigations into UCLA and other UC campuses say they were pressured to find UC guilty of violations in a rushed and politically motivated process.
One called it a "fraudulent and sham investigation."
www.latimes.com/california/s...
One called it a "fraudulent and sham investigation."
www.latimes.com/california/s...
50501 SoCal is heading up a protest against LAPD brutality at ICE protests
December 13, 2025 at 8:59 PM
50501 SoCal is heading up a protest against LAPD brutality at ICE protests
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LAPD's "Capt. Hollywood" - once accused of warning CBS about sex assault allegations against CEO Les Moonves - will not face criminal charges.
Some detectives say LAPD brass undermined the investigation.
Latest w/ @lacrimes.bsky.social & @liborjany.bsky.social www.latimes.com/california/s...
Some detectives say LAPD brass undermined the investigation.
Latest w/ @lacrimes.bsky.social & @liborjany.bsky.social www.latimes.com/california/s...
No charges for 'Capt. Hollywood'; detectives claim LAPD mishandled CBS exec case leak
Documents obtained by The Times show former LAPD Cmdr. Cory Palka will not face criminal charges for tipping off CBS to a rape allegation against ex-CEO Les Moonves. Two LAPD detectives filed complain...
www.latimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 4:05 PM
LAPD's "Capt. Hollywood" - once accused of warning CBS about sex assault allegations against CEO Les Moonves - will not face criminal charges.
Some detectives say LAPD brass undermined the investigation.
Latest w/ @lacrimes.bsky.social & @liborjany.bsky.social www.latimes.com/california/s...
Some detectives say LAPD brass undermined the investigation.
Latest w/ @lacrimes.bsky.social & @liborjany.bsky.social www.latimes.com/california/s...
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The Trump administration is now requiring new H-1B visa applicants to pay $100,000. School districts that depend on hiring foreign workers to fill teacher jobs, especially in special education and bilingual education, say they can’t afford the new fee. bit.ly/48CJ24k
📊 Sophie Sullivan
📊 Sophie Sullivan
December 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The Trump administration is now requiring new H-1B visa applicants to pay $100,000. School districts that depend on hiring foreign workers to fill teacher jobs, especially in special education and bilingual education, say they can’t afford the new fee. bit.ly/48CJ24k
📊 Sophie Sullivan
📊 Sophie Sullivan
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It's actually pretty brilliant. They can make $100M a year doing absolutely nothing, producing no value whatsoever. It's pure evil.
Here's the full-circle scam
Ultra-wealthy PE's and bankers buy politicians who promise not to tax them
Politicians instead borrow from pension funds to pay for public infrastructure
Pension funds go insolvent and get stuck yield-chasing
Pension funds have to invest in funds managed by said PE's
Ultra-wealthy PE's and bankers buy politicians who promise not to tax them
Politicians instead borrow from pension funds to pay for public infrastructure
Pension funds go insolvent and get stuck yield-chasing
Pension funds have to invest in funds managed by said PE's
December 12, 2025 at 2:25 AM
It's actually pretty brilliant. They can make $100M a year doing absolutely nothing, producing no value whatsoever. It's pure evil.
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Son-in-Law Watch:
".. Kushner has been acting as one of America’s most powerful diplomats .. And the deals Kushner is negotiating .. overlap with his business interests, with little consequence since he is operating as a private citizen."
@theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
".. Kushner has been acting as one of America’s most powerful diplomats .. And the deals Kushner is negotiating .. overlap with his business interests, with little consequence since he is operating as a private citizen."
@theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Jared Kushner – and three Arab monarchies – are at the heart of the Paramount-WBD bid | Mohamad Bazzi
The president’s son-in-law is once again at the center of an international business deal that will require administration approval
www.theguardian.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Son-in-Law Watch:
".. Kushner has been acting as one of America’s most powerful diplomats .. And the deals Kushner is negotiating .. overlap with his business interests, with little consequence since he is operating as a private citizen."
@theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
".. Kushner has been acting as one of America’s most powerful diplomats .. And the deals Kushner is negotiating .. overlap with his business interests, with little consequence since he is operating as a private citizen."
@theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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December 12, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Absolute rubbish. The biggest DT threat continues to be right wing extremists. That’s what the DOJ data shows. The Trump administration deleting it changes nothing.
GLASHEEN: Antifa is our primary concern right now. That's the most immediate violent threat we're facing
BENNIE THOMPSON: Where is antifa headquartered?
GLASHEEN: ... ... ... we are building out the infrastructure right now
THOMPSON: What does that mean?
BENNIE THOMPSON: Where is antifa headquartered?
GLASHEEN: ... ... ... we are building out the infrastructure right now
THOMPSON: What does that mean?
December 12, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Absolute rubbish. The biggest DT threat continues to be right wing extremists. That’s what the DOJ data shows. The Trump administration deleting it changes nothing.
"Either you're going to resign, Trump’s going to fire you, or you will be impeached." Rep Delia Ramirez to Krist Noem during the House Homeland Security Committee meeting
December 11, 2025 at 10:31 PM
"Either you're going to resign, Trump’s going to fire you, or you will be impeached." Rep Delia Ramirez to Krist Noem during the House Homeland Security Committee meeting
Absolutely fantastic investigative reporting on Instacart's AI price gouging scheme: youtu.be/osxr7xSxsGo?...
We Had 400 People Shop For Groceries. What We Found Will Shock You.
YouTube video by More Perfect Union
youtu.be
December 11, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Absolutely fantastic investigative reporting on Instacart's AI price gouging scheme: youtu.be/osxr7xSxsGo?...