University of Washington new study looks at how the “massive lie” about a rigged election sparked the January 6 Capitol insurgency.
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.
India Fake News Problem Fueled By Digital Illiteracy
For more than 90% of India’s population, digital literacy is almost non-existent. This situation is fuelling the fake news problem in India.
Worrying Rise in Online Violent Threats Against Women Journalists
Violence against women and girls is one of the most prevalent human rights violations but for female journalists the odds are much worse.
Clubhouse App Lets Thai Pro-Democracy Protesters Speak Freely
Clubhouse is an invite-only audio app that is surging in popularity in Thailand as a protest movement continues.
China Censors the Internet. So Why Doesn’t Russia?
China and Russia are among the world’s most repressive states. But for some reason China censors the internet and Russia doesn’t.
Reddit is a Reflection of Democracy’s Challenges on the Internet
Commonly known as a social news aggregation website, Reddit is a reflection of democracy’s challenges on the internet
Cambodia expands internet censorship and control
Cambodia’s National Internet Gateway will enable increased state online surveillance, censorship, and control of the internet.
Despite Security Concerns, Online Voting Advances
There have been concerns raised about the security of online voting. However, voting continues across online platforms in America.
Study: How Online Propagandists Targeted The 2020 Election
There was a vast disinformation campaign in the last election aiming to influence the result mostly in favour of the incumbent President.
China steps up online controls with new rule for bloggers
China is ever creative when it comes to repression. Chinese online influencers now need government approved credentials to post.