How to prevent a repeat hack will be the focus of the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday
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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.
Elections Officials Outgunned in Russia’s Cyberwar Against America
Hackers sent emails using a VR Systems address to 122 state and election officials across the country
Nearly 200 Million American Voting Records Exposed Online
Collection of nearly 200 million voter registration files that can be used to identify American voters
Trump Election Miss Still Costing Gambling Websites in a Huge Way
Following the election of President Donald Trump in November, political betting websites in England and Ireland are paying massive payouts to people who placed their bets with President Trump.
Grammy Awards Online Voting Experiment Takes Flight
The Grammy Awards are transitioning to online voting and updated rules for its top category
If Voting Machines Were Hacked, Would Anyone Know?
Voting machines across the country are connected to potential vulnerable networks leaving experts worried
Texas Voter Registration System Targeted by Russian Hackers
Russian hackers attempted to access registration rolls in Dallas County before presidential election
No More Denial: Russian Spies Hacked Election Systems In 39 States
Thirty-seven states reported finding traces of the hackers in various systems according to reports
How Trump Silences Critics on Twitter
This is the first time in history that we are able to hear directly from the President of the United States that is not on television or radio. It is also the first time in history that we are able to respond directly.
VIDEO: When Online Social Movements Translate to Offline Results
Social media has played a key role in organizing and getting protesters into the streets in the U.S.