Boulder began a preview of new software that allows online signature gathering for initiative petitions, recalls and referendums.
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 Blockchain Technology Could Support Democracy
In the wake of a bitter US election, the technology behind Bitcoin could offer a more secure and open democratic process.
Finding Patterns in Violent Threats Used by Autocrats in Media
When do autocrats employ propaganda to threaten citizens with repression? Do threats of repression condition citizen behavior?
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Data governance surfaces as key terrain on which to regulate firms engaged in datafication by responding to the injustices of informational capitalism.
Repressive Uganda Internet Restrictions Spiked Before Election
Voters also endured a mass internet shutdown despite pressure from the international community to refrain from such actions.
Wikipedia: Democracy at Your Fingertips?
The lengthy production process and the fact that the content is checked by several people are ultimately an expression of a democratic self-image.
The damage deep-fakes inflict on democracy
Deep-fakes have changed the global information landscape, requiring more caution in how we treat information. They also inflict damage on democracy.
Election officials prepare for new Russian interference battle
Russia interfered in the 2016 elections and there have been concerns it might do so again. Election officials are preparing for new Russian interference battle.
Internet platforms’ rights and responsibilities to protect democracy
A major issue has been the role of the internet in democracy. A new perspective examines “internet platforms’ rights and responsibilities to protect democracy”.
Google removes ads with misleading voter registration info
In the run-up to the November 2020 polls Google has been the target of ads that spread disinformation. It is now taking action, pulling down such ads.