While cryptocurrency can be a major driver to increase transparency and accountability in political finance, it can also pose a new regulatory challenge.
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.
An Overview of Suspected Russian Election Meddling Abroad
A look at suspected Russian plots abroad and the plotters from hacking computer networks, poisoning, election meddling, is a difficult track to keep.
Poll Finds Partisan Divide In Concerns For Election Security
With the midterm elections less than a month away, a majority of Americans are concerned the nation’s voting systems might be vulnerable to hackers.
Open Data Project to Monitor Political Campaign Facebook Spending
Starting today you can download a version of ProPublica’s Political Ad Collector Firefox browser and help monitor political campaign Facebook spending.
VP Pence Accuses China of ‘Meddling in America’s Democracy’
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is accusing China of trying to undermine it by targeting the American political system.
5 Things You Need to Know About 2018 Election Security
Whereas many voters are considering which candidates to support, government officials are working to safeguard the system against foreign interference.
When Violence Flares, Ethiopia Continues To Turn Off Internet
The government of Ethiopia turned off the internet as protesters took to the streets while dozens of people died in ethnic clashes last month in the capital.
DHS Secretary: US Election Infrastructure Safe For Now
DHS Secretary assures voters to be confident, everything will work as it should, at least for now, the secretary of homeland security said Tuesday.
Wisconsin Shows How States Can Secure Election Before November
Wisconsin’s action last week requiring a post-election audit will help secure the November vote and should be followed by states that lack such protections.
US Sues Over Tough California Net Neutrality Law
California Gov. Jerry Brown signed nation’s toughest net neutrality measure Sunday, requiring internet providers to maintain a level playing field online.