A new study relays the true impact of such political advertising spending on social media during the 2016 Presidential election of Donald Trump.
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.
Three Things To Do On Democracy For The Information Age
Anthony Zacharzewski presents for Democratic Society “Three things to do on democracy for the information age” starting with acknowledgment of human nature.
Virginia Can Fix Signature Gathering For Disabled Candidates
I have a suggestion that would improve the ability of disabled candidates and disabled voters to connect with each other and enable petitions for ballot access to be signed.
Public Social Media Databases Reveal New Political Ad Tactics
Public databases that shine a light on online political ads; launched by Facebook and Google before Tuesday’s US elections which shows insights of campaign.
Don’t Leave Half The World Offline And Behind, Urges Web Founder
Tim Berners-Lee, who invented www, appealed on Monday for half of world population not to have internet access, which includes billions of women and girls.
Facebook Blocked More Than 100 Accounts Prior To US Midterms
Accounts with potential ties to a so-called Russian “troll farm” has been blocked that may have sought to interfere with Tuesday’s U.S. midterm elections.
VIDEO: Securing Election Systems Against Cyber Attacks
Center for Strategic and International Studies published an event in which experts drew insights on how election systems can be void of interference.
Serious Online Voting System Problems Alleged In Georgia
Online voting problems alleged in Georgia, one of the nation’s hottest governor’s races, with Brian Kemp making a hacking allegation against Democrats.
Contours Of Russian Midterm Vote Manipulation So Far
As Americans prepare for another election, Russian troublemakers have again been working to divide U.S. voters and discredit democracy.
As Americans Vote, Facebook Struggles With Misinformation
As U.S. voters are heading to the polls on Tuesday, election will also be a referendum on Facebook the giant has beefed up scrutiny of posted on its site.