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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.
‘Milk Tea Alliance’ Brews Democracy Online Across Asia
From Myanmar to Hong Kong, youth seeking democracy are organizing themselves online around milk tea, a traditional regional beverage.
Proposed Internet Voting Bill In Colorado Is Unsafe
Colorado recently introduced SB21-188. This new piece of legislation makes it possible for voters with disabilities to return ballots online.
Tech Revolution Is Boost To Democracy In Africa, But Not Enough
The digital revolution sparked hopes for democratic transition in Africa starting in the mid-2000s. But things haven’t worked quite well.
Rwanda Sees More Arrests and Prosecutions over YouTube Posts
Over the last year, Rwandan authorities arrested or prosecuted at least eight people who used YouTube to report current events.
Dictatorships Play Whack-A-Mole With African Digital Rights
African dictatorships are playing whack-a-mole with African digital rights, inventing restrictive policies to suppress freedom of speech.
Chinese Propaganda Mocks Criticism Of Conditions In Xinjiang
A digital illustration by Chinese propaganda artist mocks Western governments, media, and companies for criticizing Xinjiang labor conditions.
Is Modi Working to Undermine India’s Online News Outlets?
In recent years, India’s PM, Narendra Modi, has cowed wide segments of India’s news media as part of a campaign against dissent.
China Erasing H&M From Internet Amid Xinjiang Backlash
China is erasing H&M from the internet as part of its backlash against any businesses or individuals critiquing its actions in Xinjiang.
Indiana Bill Would Forbid Internet-Connected Voting Machines
HB 1365 under consideration in Indiana’s Senate would make it illegal for voting machines in the state to be connected to the Internet.