The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine have already warned against trusting the barcode-based devices without more research.
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.
What the U.S. Can Learn About Electronic Voting From Estonia
What U.S. can learn about electronic voting from Estonia, the world leader in electronic voting who since 2005 have recorded tremendous success in voting.
20% Boost in Voter Turnout Possible With Online Voter Registration
Discussions have been taken place among academic advocates, and election officials about whether online voter registration will boost voter turnout.
Outline of Scotland’s Blockchain Constitution Plan is Coming to Focus
In 2016, the government committed to accelerate trials of digital voting. By February 2019 Scotland’s blockchain constitution is starting to take shape.
Making New York’s Online Voter Registration Accessible to Blind Voters
Websites for the New York state Board of Elections and the Department of Motor Vehicles must become accessible to blind voters by the end of the year.
New Open-Sourcing Tools to Start a Collaborative Journalism Project
New open sourcing tools to start a collaborative journalism project that will guide that will let any newsroom do crowd-powered data investigations.
Lessons From the Failure of the Los Angeles Blockchain Voting System
Employees at Votem, company making innovations in online voting platforms, were told on Friday that everyone was fired, effective immediately.
Blockchain Voting Company Fell to Common Tech Start-up Problems
Blockchain voting company falls victim to common tech start-up problems as the company is life support after laying off most of its staff Feb. 15.
How Russian Trolls Were Disrupted on Day of November Election
The U.S. military disrupted the internet access of a Russian troll farm accused of trying to influence American voters on Nov. 6, 2018
Cuba Cell Phone Internet Access Bringing Changes Fast
Cellphone internet access bringing changes fast to Cuba as residents used social media to assess damage and organize solidarity to help those in need.