Edward Snowden articles on Democracy Chronicles

Edward Snowden is an American computer specialist who worked for CIA and the NSA and leaked details of several top-secret US government mass surveillance programs to the press. Also check out our entire section on Election Technology and our Technology Dissidents and Julian Assange articles.

Speaking Truth to Authority; The Bradley Manning Case

by John Amaruso - March 9, 2013

The phrase that continuously runs through my mind about the Bradley Manning Case is ‘To be silent is to be complicit’: Dr. Margaret Flowers

Indefinite Detainment Re-signed by Obama ‘With Concerns’

by John Amaruso - January 5, 2013

NDAA resigned by Obama ‘with concerns’; does not mention indefinite detainment of American citizens. Wait a second…

The NDAA Lives On: US Constitution in Peril

by John Amaruso - December 21, 2012

Patriot Act openly disregarded fundamental rights in the Constitution and sought to alter what is “reasonable” search and seizure.

Google, YouTube outline plans for the US midterm elections

Google, YouTube Outline Plans For Midterm Elections (9/2/2022) - Google's YouTube has highlighted the resources at its disposal to fight political misinformation during the upcoming 2022 midterms.

Facebook Misses Misinformation In Brazilian Election Ads (8/18/2022) - Facebook failed to detect...election-related misinformation in ads ahead of Brazil’s 2022 election, violates its own community policies.

Social Media Contributes To Fragmentation Of Political Parties (6/13/2022) - Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has escalated a dispute outside New York by endorsing her colleague's primary challenger.

Help Wanted: State Misinformation Sheriff (6/8/2022) - Several states are making great effort, devoting more resources and time to countering false and misleading election information.

Saudi Blogger Raif Badawi Freed After 10 Years In Prison (3/13/2022) - The family of Raif Badawi, one of Saudi Arabia's most prominent political prisoners, has said the blogger is free after… Continue Reading

TikTok Is Just The Platform Russian Dissidents Need (3/10/2022) - Tiktok despite being swamped in misinformation at times, the app also serves as a platform for countering Kremlin propaganda. Continue Reading

Oman Arrests Prominent Internet Activist Al-Kathiri (3/7/2022) - Reliable local sources confirmed that on March 2, 2022, Oman's security authorities detained internet activist Ahmed Muslim Al-Kathiri. Continue Reading

Hacktivists Are Piercing Russia’s Propaganda Bubble (3/6/2022) - Hackers have decided to wage war on Russia, ensuring Russians see photos of Vladimir Putin's horrific campaign against Ukraine. Continue Reading

Democracy Was Top Motivating Factor For Voters (12/6/2022) - Research commissioned by End Citizens United and Let America Vote demonstrates that democracy issues are dominant in voters’ decision-making.

Study Finds Expanding Voting Rights Can Reduce Violence (10/17/2022) - As showcased by the impact of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the extension of voting rights can reduce political…

How Children Can Contribute To Build Better Democracies (9/29/2022) - Children are often left out in discussions on participative democracy. Yet, and interestingly so, can contribute to building democracy.

Poll: Most Favor Maximum Age Limits For Elected Officials (9/15/2022) - Most Americans want max age limits for elected officials, and far more think more young people in office will be…

Algorithmic Approach To Legislative Apportionment And Redistricting (9/15/2022) - Recent debates on the composition of the apportionment basis have brought up fresh concerns about representation in the process.