Many local jurisdictions depend on aging voting equipment based on frequently obsolete and insecure technology
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.
Reviewing the greatest election tech challenges facing us today
Through the history of democratic elections, people created safeguards to ensure votes are cast and counted fairly
Report outlines vulnerability of voting machines to hackers
Democrats intensified their push to shore up the nation’s network of voting machines that are vulnerable to attack
US intel chiefs say 2018 midterm vote vulnerable to hacking
US intelligence chiefs said Tuesday that Russian attempts to meddle in US politics are continuing unabated
Both Parties Not Disclosing Political Facebook Ad Spending
ProPublica: Political ads are running on Facebook without adequate disclaimer language, likely violating FEC rules
Bitcoin’s Geopolitical and Financial Significance
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are not a currency like any other, guaranteed by internal law and interbank agreements.
VIDEO: Review of Modern Democracy and Disinformation
A new video reviews how the battle for accurate information has been affected by a rise in disinformation
New Widget Tech Helps Follow the Money in Illinois Election
The five leading candidates have raised more than $136 million, already exceeding any other contest before in Illinois
Are countries across Latin America vulnerable to election hacking?
American officials warn Russia will try to influence the upcoming elections in Mexico and across Latin America
Report: Russians Successfully Hacked 2016 Election Systems
Russians penetrated voter registration rolls in several states before the 2016 presidential election