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Ani DiFranco's crowdsourced video for "Which Side Are You On?"

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Ben Werdmuller

09 May 2012

It's nice to see my favorite musician embrace social media a little more:

Here she is on Twitter and Facebook. I came to the project late, and I'm not sure how the photos were contributed; there's a site at whichside.net, but it's not hugely inspiring. Nonetheless, the song is, and it's a great start.

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A phone with a bunch of AI apps. And an espresso drink.

Friday links: December 12, 2025

In the face of government oppression, it's time to encrypt.

12 Dec 2025

Trump Signs Executive Order To Combat State AI Regulation

"President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday intended to limit state regulation of artificial intelligence." At the same time, states are watering theirs down.

11 Dec 2025

2025 on Tumblr: Trends That Defined the Year

"Wow, we made it. 2025. One of the years of all time." Tumblr didn't die - figuratively or literally - and, honestly, it's just nice to see it.

11 Dec 2025

US plans to start checking all tourists' social media

"All tourists will have to undergo a social media screening before being allowed entry into the US under new plans being considered by the country's border force."

10 Dec 2025
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