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Ben Werdmuller

Ben Werdmuller

09 Jan 2022

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Zohran Mamdani

What are we actually for? The Mamdani case for positive resistance

Why effective opposition requires more than just saying no

02 Jul 2025

Republican Budget Bill Signals New Era in Federal Surveillance

"The looming rapid expansion of federal surveillance may signal a step change on a trajectory set in motion after September 11, 2001, with broad implications for the rights and privacy of all Americans."

02 Jul 2025

Grammarly to acquire email startup Superhuman in AI platform push

"Grammarly has signed a deal to acquire email efficiency tool Superhuman as part of the company's push to build an artificial intelligence-powered productivity suite." I did not see this coming.

01 Jul 2025

Schools serving undocumented kids go underground

"Some schools have asked staff to use secure messaging systems like Signal instead of text and email to keep sensitive conversations from public reach." They, like many others, need more private, self-hosted software.

01 Jul 2025
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