Although seemingly an innocuous practice, a very interesting and modern discussion on election law has been ignited that touches on issues of new technologies, privacy, voter intimidation, free speech and more
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.
Are Unified Election Standards the Key to Vote Security?
Some propose using national election standards to defend vote but others see need for opposite solution
Tips For Local Government Websites To Boost Voting
Small changes can make local government websites much more useful tools for citizens during elections
States That Made Ballot Selfies Illegal Struggle to Enforce
Many states made ballot selfies illegal over fear they could be used for a new kind of fraud, but trouble persists
How Chicago’s Election Technology Protects Local Voters
Officials believe that updates to Chicago’s election technology prevents repeat of past scandals
New Twitter Algorithm Predicts State Elections and Voter Intention
Northwestern University computer scientists have created a wholly revolutionary Twitter algorithm
Virginia Voter Registration System Hit by Online Glitches
Many citizens attempting to sign up using the Virginia voter registration online system have been blocked
You’ve Had Online Political Debates With Robots Without Knowing
New studies reveal the full extent of the use of advanced campaign bots used to hold online political debates
Donald Trump Twitter Bot Wants to Be President
Pro-Hillary group launch a mock presidential campaign for their widely followed Donald Trump Twitter bot
How Google Search is Helping Educate Voters
Multiple voter information charities working with Google search designers to keep citizens engaged