Wisconsin Rep. Sen. Ron Johnson leads committee with broad oversight over nation’s cybersecurity issues, including protecting consumers and U.S. elections.
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.
Behind the Iowa Democrats 2020 Virtual Caucuses Proposal
The Iowa Democratic Party proposed biggest changes to the state’s famed caucuses in nearly 50 years by recommending Iowans be able to participate virtually.
30 Concrete Proposals to Counter Deceptive Digital Politics
The aftermath of the 2016 election marked a widespread recognition of the sprawling problems posed by political bots, troll farms and many others.
Bitcoin-Funded Elections Proposed Under South Carolina Bill
A bill would require candidates to report the market-rate value of digital currencies like Bitcoin when they come in as donations.
Pennsylvania Scrambles to Bolster Security Against Election Hackers
Pennsylvania officials from across the state scrambles to bolster security against election hackers in preparation for the 2020 state election.
West Virginia Outlines Next Steps After First Military Blockchain Vote
West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner charged his elections team with finding a way to make voting in the 2018 presidential election easier.
Smartmatic: An Election Tech Company Extending its Global Footprint
The election technologies company Smartmatic is no stranger to controversy including in places as far flung as Venezuela, the Philippines, and in America.
Swiss Government Looking Into Online Manipulation Ahead of Vote
Several government ministries in Switzerland are investigating whether online manipulation could affect upcoming elections, says a newspaper report.
How Social Media and the Internet Transformed Nigerian Elections
Tech has become instrumental in pushing political propaganda and also in exposing the atrocities and schemes of elected officials and political aspirants.
How Blockchain is Used Today in US State and Local Governments
Experiment by experiment there have been attempts at testing how blockchain’s unique characteristics can be taken advantage of for the people’s benefit.