A vibrant landscape of eDemocracy solutions already exists, from Participatory Budgeting to Citizen Consultation, and from Online Ideation to Voting.
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.
Boulder Looking To Allow Both Paper And Online Signatures For Voting
Boulder is looking for community feedback on proposal to repeal rule that requires campaigns using its new online petitioning system.
My Interview With An Expert On Ancient Athenian Democracy
Roslyn Fuller, a leading expert in the study of the Athenian political system, speaks with me about her work and the direct democracy of ancient Athens.
Oman Arrests Prominent Internet Activist Al-Kathiri
Reliable local sources confirmed that on March 2, 2022, Oman’s security authorities detained internet activist Ahmed Muslim Al-Kathiri.
Hacktivists Are Piercing Russia’s Propaganda Bubble
Hackers have decided to wage war on Russia, ensuring Russians see photos of Vladimir Putin’s horrific campaign against Ukraine.
How Bots And Fake Accounts Push China’s Vision of Olympics
China is hosting the Winter Olympics. Online, the country’s propagandists have promoted a vision of the Games free of hostility or controversy.
Iran Tightens Grip On Internet Freedom
Iran’s parliament has passed new law imposing further limitations on internet users. The move has been slammed by civil rights activists.
Eileen Gu Defends China’s Internet Freedom, And Is Censored
Since she announced she would compete in the Olympics on the Chinese team, controversy has surrounded Eileen Gu, a U.S.-born skier.
The Democratic Election In Gaza That No One Noticed
The Gaza Strip is notorious for all the wrong reasons, but the territory’s recent democratic elections went completely ignored.
Why Authoritarians Should Be Worried About Web3
The Internet once held great promise as a means of [empowerment] but it has become yet another path of control for bad actors, analysts.