COVID-19 showed… how essential high-speed Internet is to our everyday lives… Yet, millions… do not have reliable [broadband] access.
Internet and Democracy articles on Democracy Chronicles
Internet and Democracy is our section encompasses all the different ways the internet has changed or will change the election process. Many different reforms of voting have become necessary to discuss including electronic means of casting a vote, counting votes or courting votes. Be sure to also check out our Election Technology section and our articles on Technology Dissidents or Voting Machines.
Is Internet Voting Trustworthy?
Internet voting can’t yet be made secure by any technology. There is no way to lessen security risks linked with online, paperless voting.
New Website With Accessible Voting Options In Every State
A user-friendly website featuring accessible voting options in every state has been released by the Center for Civic Design.
Governments Embrace Internet Shutdowns As A Form Of Control
The tendency toward digital authoritarianism is intensifying, with Sudan, Syria, Jordan and Jaipur serving as some key examples.
Google Search Is Quietly Damaging Democracy
A series of incremental changes over the years has transformed the tool from an explorative search function to one that is ripe for deception.
Google Quieter On Election Misinformation As Midterms Loom
Google is able to monitor false information. But the internet giant is less vocal about election misinformation ahead of the midterms.
Russia Is Quietly Ramping Up Its Internet Censorship Machine
Russian officials legally have the authority to block web access for millions of their citizens, including popular US social media sites.
Internet Cut In Sudan’s Capital Ahead Of Democracy Protests
In an unprecedented move, Sudan’s junta cut off web access in Khartoum ahead of Thursday’s planned pro-democracy demonstrations.
VPN Use Skyrockets In Russia During Ukraine Invasion
To overcome the tight controls on the internet aimed at reducing conversations on the Ukraine war, Russians are turning to VPN.
Experts: Swiss E-Vote System Is Improved, But Not Perfect
According to a research by independent experts, a proposed new online voting system in Switzerland still need technical upgrades.