[cnn-photo-caption image= http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2009/images/06/18/intv.thompson.nick.iran.art.jpg caption="Nick Thompson of Wired magazine discusses the use of social networking in the Iranian protests."] Information today is a precious commodity as the Iranian regime cracks down, severely limiting our ability to report there. Protestors and media inside Iran have turned to Facebook, Twitter, and text messaging to get the word out … Continue reading Social media's role in Iran protests