Germany called for improved monitoring and surveillance ahead of the federal elections in September
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.
Kenyan Social Media is Center of Political Campaigns and Propaganda
People say the ‘war is now on social media’ and of how this will be the first social media election
White House Social Media Director’s Tweet Broke the Law
The U.S. Office of Special Counsel said that the White House social media director broke the law
Hacks of Tiny Firms in the Election Tech Industry Are a Real Danger
Many of the companies that supply voting machines or voting software are small and vulnerable
How Big Data Manipulates Voters
Even industry insiders concede that the implications of data-driven psychographics are creepy
Facebook Makes It Easier For To Interact With Your Lawmakers
Facebook announced it is rolling out several tools to the social media site to help elected officials
Efforts to Reduce America’s Digital Divide During Trump Era
Some Americans have fast internet, but many still lag behind – especially in rural areas
Is it Legal For Your Representatives to Block You on Twitter?
President Donald Trump faces criticism for blocking users on his Twitter account
Video and Podcast Discussions About the Russian Voting Cyberattack
Russia’s hacking of the American voting system is being revealed as more invasive than previously believed
Senator: Russian Election Hack ‘Much Broader’ Than Intercept Story
Russia’s attack on the American elections system is “much broader than has been reported so far”