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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.

How Online Censorship Affects Internet Freedom in China

by DC Editors - January 28, 2023

The sheer perseverance and linguistic ingenuity of activists and dissidents are impressive, but the Chinese state’s state of online freedom is less so.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, Internet and Democracy, Journalism and Free Speech

Twitter Reverses Longstanding Ban On Political Advertising

by DC Editors - January 7, 2023

Twitter Reverses Longstanding Ban On Political Advertising

Twitter says it was relaxing its ban on political and issue-based advertising, a reversal of the company’s approach to paid political speech.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Internet and Democracy, Journalism and Free Speech, Social Media and Democracy, Voting Technology

Internet Elections Ignite Fierce Debate In Netherlands

by DC Editors - October 29, 2022

It is ill-advised to organize a political election via the Internet. That is the conclusion reached by the research team of Bernard van Gastel.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, Internet and Democracy, Voting Technology

Only 1 In 4 Election Websites Uses The .gov Domain

by DC Editors - October 20, 2022

We analyzed a dataset of election websites maintained by CTCL and found that, of the 7,010 websites that we included for analysis, only 1,747 used .gov.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Election Transparency, Internet and Democracy, Voting Technology

The Voting Machine Hacking Threat You Haven’t Heard About

by DC Editors - October 15, 2022

A largely overlooked hacking target that could help those who want to sow doubt about vote tallies in the November midterms.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Internet and Democracy, Voting Machines, Voting Technology

The Role Of Misinformation In Kenya’s 2022 Elections

by DC Editors - September 30, 2022

The Role Of Misinformation In Kenya’s 2022 Elections

Nic Cheeseman had this information in Democracy in Africa: Watch the recent roundtable on the role and

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Internet and Democracy, Journalism and Free Speech, Kenya, Voting Technology

Rural Broadband And The Politics Of Good Enough

by Jenna Spinelle - September 23, 2022

Rural Broadband And The Politics Of Good Enough

COVID-19 showed… how essential high-speed Internet is to our everyday lives… Yet, millions… do not have reliable [broadband] access.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Internet and Democracy, Voting Technology

Is Internet Voting Trustworthy?

by DC Editors - September 15, 2022

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Internet and Democracy, Voting Technology

New Website With Accessible Voting Options In Every State

by DC Editors - September 15, 2022

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.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Disability and Democracy, Internet and Democracy, Voter Access

Governments Embrace Internet Shutdowns As A Form Of Control 

by DC Editors - September 8, 2022

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, Internet and Democracy, Journalism and Free Speech, Worldwide

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Study: Media Can Reduce Polarization By Telling Personal Stories Study: Media Can Reduce Polarization By Telling Personal Stories (1/26/2023) - Sharing personal experiences and pairing them with facts reduces political dehumanization and increases political tolerance.
Will Generative Artificial Intelligence Kill Democracy? Will Generative Artificial Intelligence Kill Democracy? (1/20/2023) - Experts draw attention to the role played by social media in the violence committed by Bolsonaro supporters on Sunday in…
How Brazil’s Insurrection Was Fueled By Tech Platforms How Brazil’s Insurrection Was Fueled By Tech Platforms (1/20/2023) - Armed with weapons, mobile phones and conspiracy theories, groups [that were created] on Telegram led Brazil’s insurrection.
Field Experiment Shows How Digital Advertising Affects Voter Turnout Field Experiment Shows How Digital Advertising Affects Voter Turnout (1/20/2023) - Differential mobilization effects of even large digital advertising campaigns in presidential elections are likely to be modest.

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China Suspends Social Media Accounts Of Covid Policy Critics (1/12/2023) - China has closed the social media accounts of over 1000 critics of its COVID-19 policies as it brings back tough… Continue Reading
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

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Field Experiment Shows How Digital Advertising Affects Voter Turnout Field Experiment Shows How Digital Advertising Affects Voter Turnout (1/20/2023) - Differential mobilization effects of even large digital advertising campaigns in presidential elections are likely to be modest.
FEC Hikes Contribution Limits Ahead Of 2024 Election Cycle Study: 2020 Election Resulted In Increased Anxiety And Depression (1/7/2023) - A review of 2020 Household Pulse Survey data reveals that as an election nears, people in [America] report more depression…
COVID-19 And Voter Turnout In The 2020 Election COVID-19 And Voter Turnout In The 2020 Election (1/3/2023) - COVID-death rates depressed turnout somewhat from 2016 levels, contributed to increased use of mail and early-in-person voting.
First Impressions Are Strongly Influenced By Political Partisanship First Impressions Are Strongly Influenced By Political Partisanship (12/22/2022) - How we perceive strangers or the impressions we have about them, particularly their faces, is influenced by political partisanship.
Study Finds Expanding Voting Rights Can Reduce Violence 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…