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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.
Iran Is Crushing What’s Left of Internet Freedom
New legislation in Iran would ban VPNs and restrict access to Instagram, choking the country’s burgeoning e-commerce sector.
What Will the Metaverse Mean for Political Movements?
Metaverse is Zuckerberg’s aim to de-prioritize political content and push for a “politically neutral” platform, but will it be credible?
Quantifying Social Organization And Political Polarization Online
Online society may be polarizing due to mass selection into groups of like-minded persons, notably when it comes to partisan differences.
Want a Working Democracy? Try Democratizing Work
On democratizing work, what impact does it have on citizens’ roles when employees are socialized to accept a chilled work environment?
The Push For Internet Voting Continues, Mostly Thanks To One Guy
Voting by phone is considered grandiose and is often ridiculed. However, one American venture capitalist is continuing to work on it.
Arizona official seeks probe after voter data posted online
After voter registration documents were leaked online, Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer has asked for an investigation.
How Online Censorship Affects Internet Freedom in China
The sheer perseverance and linguistic ingenuity of activists and dissidents are impressive, but the Chinese state’s state of online freedom is less so.
Maine To Allow Online Voter Registration In 2023
Maine has taken a significant step toward easing voting. Residents will soon be able to register to vote online through a secure gateway.
Could Balloons Power Uncensored Internet In Cuba?
Florida’s governor, Ron DeSantis (R), proposed internet transmission to Cuba via high-altitude balloons when it is blocked by government.