Many experts are increasingly warning that cybercriminal election tampering is a very real danger
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.
Texting Voters Becomes Top Campaign Tech For Democrats
The Clinton campaign using its massive information advantage with a new strategy of texting voters
Millions Spent on Trump Voter Data Collection
Belatedly, campaign of Donald Trump voter data gathering seeks information for supporter outreach
Vote Cybersecurity Summit Sees Russia Hacking Both Parties
Experts gather to consider vote cybersecurity following concerns that foreign actors are active
Does Increased Internet Usage Decrease Voter Turnout
The study done by Dr. Heblich of the University of Bristol’s Economics department, has shown that an increase in information on the internet and the increase in consumption has created a “crowding out effect” for voters.
Is Google Autocomplete Distorting the Election?
Donald Trump has made accusation that Google Autocomplete is skewing its results to help Democrats
Voting Booth Selfie Ban Unconstitutional Says Federal Court
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals blocks voting booth selfie ban that New Hampshire introduced to stop coercion or intimidation
How We Should Respond to Russian Election Hacks
If the story of Russian election hacks in US is credible, this is a new form of threat to our election system
Hashtag Democracy During Twitter Voter Registration Push
Rock the Vote teams with a new Twitter voter registration campaign giving automatic information to users on deadlines
Social Media Voter Turnout Push May Have Big Impact
This election’s mass social media voter turnout effort is being pushed by most major tech companies