riwoche རི་བོ་ཆེ་
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one of the critical things here is that 90 percent of journalism has been destroyed, and the remaining 10 percent is what was once the top 10 percent, highly status-driven, highly opinion-driven, and intensely New York/DC centered. there's no ladder to come up as a journeyman left.
i say this with nothing but love for all of you to whom this applies, but the moral rot in elite journalism is because journalism is a trade and it should be done by tradespeople and instead it's been professionalized in a way that makes it cozy to capital instead
December 23, 2025 at 4:17 AM
one of the critical things here is that 90 percent of journalism has been destroyed, and the remaining 10 percent is what was once the top 10 percent, highly status-driven, highly opinion-driven, and intensely New York/DC centered. there's no ladder to come up as a journeyman left.
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The CBS investigation portrays a modern concentration camp, similar to the Soviet GULAG (like CECOT, an acronym): sadistic guards, 24 hour lighting, isolation cells.
Americans once opposed this inhumane system.
The Trump administration sent innocent people there to suffer.
Americans once opposed this inhumane system.
The Trump administration sent innocent people there to suffer.
December 23, 2025 at 9:49 AM
The CBS investigation portrays a modern concentration camp, similar to the Soviet GULAG (like CECOT, an acronym): sadistic guards, 24 hour lighting, isolation cells.
Americans once opposed this inhumane system.
The Trump administration sent innocent people there to suffer.
Americans once opposed this inhumane system.
The Trump administration sent innocent people there to suffer.
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The Trump family has amassed a $4 billion fortune since his re-election.
During my time as Ambassador, I was accused of "focusing too intensely on the issue of corruption." There's no such thing.
We need leaders who serve the people — not themselves.
www.wsj.com/politics/tru...
During my time as Ambassador, I was accused of "focusing too intensely on the issue of corruption." There's no such thing.
We need leaders who serve the people — not themselves.
www.wsj.com/politics/tru...
The Trump Family Business Empire Is Growing. We Mapped Out 268 Pieces of It.
A second-term boom in crypto and other areas has created billions in new wealth for the first family.
www.wsj.com
December 19, 2025 at 1:06 AM
The Trump family has amassed a $4 billion fortune since his re-election.
During my time as Ambassador, I was accused of "focusing too intensely on the issue of corruption." There's no such thing.
We need leaders who serve the people — not themselves.
www.wsj.com/politics/tru...
During my time as Ambassador, I was accused of "focusing too intensely on the issue of corruption." There's no such thing.
We need leaders who serve the people — not themselves.
www.wsj.com/politics/tru...
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Unbelievable. This would be a terrible blow to American science, writ large. It would decimate not only climate research, but also the kind of weather, wildfire, and disaster research that has underpinned half a century of progress in prediction, early warning, and increased resilience.
Exclusive: The Trump administration is moving to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado, according to a senior White House official, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
Trump moves to dismantle major US climate research center in Colorado
The Trump administration is breaking up the National Center for Atmospheric Research, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
bit.ly
December 17, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Unbelievable. This would be a terrible blow to American science, writ large. It would decimate not only climate research, but also the kind of weather, wildfire, and disaster research that has underpinned half a century of progress in prediction, early warning, and increased resilience.
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I don't see Musk or Medvedev calling for the dissolution of the Commonwealth of Independent States or the end of Moscow's influence over post-Soviet republics in the name of sovereignty.
This is so perfect. No one have any doubts at this point about what Elon Musk really represents.
December 7, 2025 at 2:13 PM
I don't see Musk or Medvedev calling for the dissolution of the Commonwealth of Independent States or the end of Moscow's influence over post-Soviet republics in the name of sovereignty.
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Take time to read Soyonbo Borjigin's personal essay on his career as a journalist in Inner Mongolia.
Reads like a Murakami novel. Intimate and fluent in detailing the cultural, the political and everything else in the liminal.
#mongolsky
www.equator.org/articles/the...
Reads like a Murakami novel. Intimate and fluent in detailing the cultural, the political and everything else in the liminal.
#mongolsky
www.equator.org/articles/the...
The Xi Jinping School of Journalism • EQUATOR
The education and reeducation of a Mongolian reporter
www.equator.org
November 24, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Take time to read Soyonbo Borjigin's personal essay on his career as a journalist in Inner Mongolia.
Reads like a Murakami novel. Intimate and fluent in detailing the cultural, the political and everything else in the liminal.
#mongolsky
www.equator.org/articles/the...
Reads like a Murakami novel. Intimate and fluent in detailing the cultural, the political and everything else in the liminal.
#mongolsky
www.equator.org/articles/the...
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A WSJ analysis of satellite images shows clear evidence of the Chinese military’s expanding footprint through a network of facilities that dot the Tibetan plateau.
Chinese Forces Battle Dizzying Altitudes to Expand Military Footprint
A Wall Street Journal analysis of more than 100 satellite images shows clear evidence of the country’s expanding air power and reach.
on.wsj.com
December 5, 2025 at 11:44 AM
A WSJ analysis of satellite images shows clear evidence of the Chinese military’s expanding footprint through a network of facilities that dot the Tibetan plateau.
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“And, as it also turns out, much of the reality-based press is doing a poor job of even acknowledging that they have a role in saving democracy, much less doing anything about it.” @sulliview.bsky.social brings the receipts. open.substack.com/pub/margaret...
Do better, Big Journalism. Please do much, much better
Low points from the New York Times, the BBC, the Washington Post and the New Yorker. And some highs.
open.substack.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:19 AM
“And, as it also turns out, much of the reality-based press is doing a poor job of even acknowledging that they have a role in saving democracy, much less doing anything about it.” @sulliview.bsky.social brings the receipts. open.substack.com/pub/margaret...
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For decades, Tibetans built a capital in exile in Dharamshala, India, and sent their kids to a school founded by the Dalai Lama. That's now changing. n.pr/49BpuhB
The Dalai Lama created a Tibetan capital in exile in India. It's shrinking
For decades, Tibetans built a capital in exile in Dharamshala, India, and sent their kids to a school founded by the Dalai Lama. That's now changing.
n.pr
November 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
For decades, Tibetans built a capital in exile in Dharamshala, India, and sent their kids to a school founded by the Dalai Lama. That's now changing. n.pr/49BpuhB
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the NYT decides on its narratives and really, really has a hard time adjusting coverage to reality. it was the biggest pusher of 'resistance is dead', reflecting the general desire among the US establishment for Trump to be a punitive force against their critics. #nokings doesn't fit its story
Those with sharp eyes might detect a subtle difference in NYT play last month of an event in one city, w 100,000+ attendees, versus play this morning of some 2500+ events w many millions of attendees, in all 50 states.
See if you can spot it! /s
Then you can find today's story on p A23
See if you can spot it! /s
Then you can find today's story on p A23
October 19, 2025 at 3:14 PM
the NYT decides on its narratives and really, really has a hard time adjusting coverage to reality. it was the biggest pusher of 'resistance is dead', reflecting the general desire among the US establishment for Trump to be a punitive force against their critics. #nokings doesn't fit its story
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“Is it that the Chief Justice doesn’t accept that the Court is losing credibility on a daily basis; that he thinks the Court doesn’t need that credibility in order to fulfill its intended role in our constitutional system; or that he doesn’t care?”
Me on John Roberts as his Court turns 20 today:
Me on John Roberts as his Court turns 20 today:
180. The Roberts Court Turns 20
The Supreme Court is much less popular and much more divisive today than it was when John Roberts was sworn in as the 17th Chief Justice on September 29, 2005. And at least much of that is his fault.
www.stevevladeck.com
September 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM
“Is it that the Chief Justice doesn’t accept that the Court is losing credibility on a daily basis; that he thinks the Court doesn’t need that credibility in order to fulfill its intended role in our constitutional system; or that he doesn’t care?”
Me on John Roberts as his Court turns 20 today:
Me on John Roberts as his Court turns 20 today:
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Good to see these concerns about environmental damage done by fireworks in #Tibet; better still to also see it about mega-dams like #YarlungTsangpo, mines, roads, and other infrastructure projects causing serious harms.
September 28, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Good to see these concerns about environmental damage done by fireworks in #Tibet; better still to also see it about mega-dams like #YarlungTsangpo, mines, roads, and other infrastructure projects causing serious harms.
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At a major "anti-hate" conference a few years ago I was on a panel where I lightly suggested big tech companies were faking their concerns about hate/misinfo. It didn't go over too well.
But let the record show that once again I was right. They only care about money.
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
But let the record show that once again I was right. They only care about money.
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
YouTube reversing bans on creators flagged for COVID and election misinformation
YouTube will allow creators banned under its old COVID-19 and election misinformation policies to return, Alphabet said in a letter to Congress.
www.yahoo.com
September 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM
At a major "anti-hate" conference a few years ago I was on a panel where I lightly suggested big tech companies were faking their concerns about hate/misinfo. It didn't go over too well.
But let the record show that once again I was right. They only care about money.
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
But let the record show that once again I was right. They only care about money.
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
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Instead of worrying that TikTok could carry Chinese government propaganda — which the Supreme Court declined to even consider — "people can now be concerned that TikTok could be a conduit for US government propaganda," EFF’s @davidgreene.bsky.social and @evacide.bsky.social said.
TikTok’s Future: U.S. Owners To Control Algorithm And Data In Proposed Deal
TikTok’s U.S. operations could soon be run by Oracle, Silver Lake Partners and the Murdochs under a proposed $100 billion deal.
www.forbes.com
September 24, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Instead of worrying that TikTok could carry Chinese government propaganda — which the Supreme Court declined to even consider — "people can now be concerned that TikTok could be a conduit for US government propaganda," EFF’s @davidgreene.bsky.social and @evacide.bsky.social said.
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For anyone who might be unfamiliar, this is exactly the kind of narrative that authoritarian regimes use - looking at you Egypt - to suffocate the media. The idea that only the official account is acceptable, despite obvious falsehoods, bluster or obfuscation.
NEW: The Pentagon told journalists it will require them to pledge they won’t gather any information — even unclassified — that hasn’t been expressly authorized for release, and will revoke the press credentials of those who do not obey. @washingtonpost.com
Pentagon demands journalists pledge to not obtain unauthorized material
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is imposing strict new rules that would severely limit the ability of journalists to report on the Pentagon.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 20, 2025 at 12:15 PM
For anyone who might be unfamiliar, this is exactly the kind of narrative that authoritarian regimes use - looking at you Egypt - to suffocate the media. The idea that only the official account is acceptable, despite obvious falsehoods, bluster or obfuscation.
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Vaclav Havel wrote about the importance of pointing out the law in a totalitarian society - it may not help in a situation where the government makes and enacts laws willy-nilly, but calling it out keeps the insanity of it all in the open for all to see.
September 18, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Vaclav Havel wrote about the importance of pointing out the law in a totalitarian society - it may not help in a situation where the government makes and enacts laws willy-nilly, but calling it out keeps the insanity of it all in the open for all to see.
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UN experts urge China to stop interfering in the Dalai Lama’s succession & disclose the fate of the Panchen Lama, missing 30 yrs. State control of reincarnation + enforced disappearance violate #Tibetans’ rights & jus cogens norms of #internationallaw.
👉 spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBas...
👉 spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBas...
This marks a historic step in affirming that:
* Tibetans alone will decide His Holiness’s succession
* Religious freedom cannot be dictated by politics
* China has no role in Tibetan Buddhist practices
* Tibetans alone will decide His Holiness’s succession
* Religious freedom cannot be dictated by politics
* China has no role in Tibetan Buddhist practices
tibetnetwork.org
September 13, 2025 at 12:39 PM
UN experts urge China to stop interfering in the Dalai Lama’s succession & disclose the fate of the Panchen Lama, missing 30 yrs. State control of reincarnation + enforced disappearance violate #Tibetans’ rights & jus cogens norms of #internationallaw.
👉 spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBas...
👉 spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBas...
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This is what happens in authoritarian countries. Fear and cowardice leads to self-censorship.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/660...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/660...
USTA asks broadcasters to censor reaction to Donald Trump’s attendance at U.S. Open
Trump will attend the U.S. Open final as a guest of a sponsor, marking his first appearance since 2015.
www.nytimes.com
September 7, 2025 at 1:40 PM
This is what happens in authoritarian countries. Fear and cowardice leads to self-censorship.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/660...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/660...
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"Some believe there is a plan to privatize VOA. Others think the explanation is simpler. Some MAGA acolytes…simply don't believe that the U.S. should have any kind of soft power. Others like and admire Russian President Vladimir Putin's regime."
America Surrenders in the Global Information Wars
The U.S. is reorienting its foreign policy to protect governments that manipulate and suppress information.
www.theatlantic.com
September 6, 2025 at 3:28 AM
"Some believe there is a plan to privatize VOA. Others think the explanation is simpler. Some MAGA acolytes…simply don't believe that the U.S. should have any kind of soft power. Others like and admire Russian President Vladimir Putin's regime."
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we gave people a magic device in their pockets with access to all the knowledge in the world and they used it to cook their brains with racist memes.
It’s wild living in the Information Age and the Dark Age at the same time.
September 6, 2025 at 3:50 AM
we gave people a magic device in their pockets with access to all the knowledge in the world and they used it to cook their brains with racist memes.
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I've just travelled through Xunhua in Amdo where there was a revolt by Tibetans & Salar Muslims against the 1958 collectivisation policies. Red Army had grudges to settle after Long March stragglers were annihilated by locals in 1936 www.josephrock.net/2025/08/chap... @bennoweiner.bsky.social
September 5, 2025 at 4:55 AM
I've just travelled through Xunhua in Amdo where there was a revolt by Tibetans & Salar Muslims against the 1958 collectivisation policies. Red Army had grudges to settle after Long March stragglers were annihilated by locals in 1936 www.josephrock.net/2025/08/chap... @bennoweiner.bsky.social
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🚨EXCLUSIVE:
Federal judges tell NBC News the Supreme Court has got to do a better job of explaining emergency rulings, with frequent decisions in favor of Trump at least appearing to validate harsh criticism of the judiciary at a time of rising threats:
www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...
Federal judges tell NBC News the Supreme Court has got to do a better job of explaining emergency rulings, with frequent decisions in favor of Trump at least appearing to validate harsh criticism of the judiciary at a time of rising threats:
www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...
In rare interviews, federal judges criticize Supreme Court's handling of Trump cases
Ten judges tell NBC News the Supreme Court needs to explain its rulings better, with some urging Chief Justice John Roberts to do more to defend the judiciary against external criticism.
www.nbcnews.com
September 4, 2025 at 11:06 AM
🚨EXCLUSIVE:
Federal judges tell NBC News the Supreme Court has got to do a better job of explaining emergency rulings, with frequent decisions in favor of Trump at least appearing to validate harsh criticism of the judiciary at a time of rising threats:
www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...
Federal judges tell NBC News the Supreme Court has got to do a better job of explaining emergency rulings, with frequent decisions in favor of Trump at least appearing to validate harsh criticism of the judiciary at a time of rising threats:
www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...
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This was the inevitable result of the Supreme Court saying the President is allowed to break the law. The question is whether any subsequent president could decide that things like $5 billion in illicit gains while in office, or preying on underage girls, are subject to the same kind of strikes.
September 4, 2025 at 4:11 AM
This was the inevitable result of the Supreme Court saying the President is allowed to break the law. The question is whether any subsequent president could decide that things like $5 billion in illicit gains while in office, or preying on underage girls, are subject to the same kind of strikes.
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Aritra Banerjee on how China has weaponised technology to suppress faith, speech, and dissent on the Tibetan Plateau, cutting #Tibetans off from each other, their diaspora, and the wider world, causing a profound erosion of cultural identity www.tibetanreview.net/chinas-digit... #surveillance
China’s Digital Crackdown in Tibet: A Regime of Silence in the Virtual Age - Tibetan Review
OPINION Aritra Banerjee* dwells on how China has weaponized technology to suppress faith, speech, and dissent on the Tibetan Plateau, cutting Tibetans off from each other, their diaspora, and the wide...
www.tibetanreview.net
August 26, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Aritra Banerjee on how China has weaponised technology to suppress faith, speech, and dissent on the Tibetan Plateau, cutting #Tibetans off from each other, their diaspora, and the wider world, causing a profound erosion of cultural identity www.tibetanreview.net/chinas-digit... #surveillance