Overstock subsidiary recently led a $2.2 million funding round for the Boston-based voting technology startup Voatz
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Twitter Says Accounts of World Leaders Have Special Status
Social media giant Twitter has reiterated its stance that accounts belonging to world leaders have special status, pushing back against calls from some users for the company to ban U.S. President Donald Trump. In a blog post Friday, Twitter said it would not block the accounts of world leaders even if their statements were “controversial” […]
Blockchain Voting Security Bill Introduced in NY State Assembly
A New York lawmaker has introduced four bills covering blockchain, making it one of several states to consider the issue
Voting Selfie Defense
The biggest argument in favor for banning these selfies is that it can lead to vote buying. That might be true, but to an extent that we should outlaw them? Don’t think so, bub.
Colorado Repeals Ballot Selfie Law
Colorado did the right thing by decriminalizing the celebration of people wanting to share that they participated democracy, which is one of the most patriotic civic duties a citizen can participate in.
How the Tinder App Could Take Back the White House
Dating app Tinder is popular enough that it has become the target of political campaign spending
Can Technology Solve the Low Voter Turnout Problem
It is not yet clear whether voting technology actually does spur greater voter participation
100+ Researchers Sign Public Letter With Election Security Warning
More than one hundred security researchers and experts signed on to a letter sent to Congress
Are American Elections Safe? Homeland Security Chief Says No
Former US secretary of homeland security Johnson told lawmakers he was extremely concerned
Georgia Special Election Tweets Traced to One Source
A Trump-supporting social media guru is flooding Twitter with grass roots-appearing messages