Snapchat wants you to have a right to selfie your vote and has filed in court to protect this
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.
Open-Source Blockchain Voting System Seeks Fundraising
A secure blockchain voting system may overcome some previous failures in internet based elections
How Voting Millennials Follow the Presidential Campaign
The media watching trends of voting millennials highlight big changes to come in elections
YouTube Increasingly Important Election News Source
Young voters especially are turning to YouTube videos for information on Presidential election
Tinder Swipe the Vote App Seeks to Boost Youth Vote
Dating app Tinder is teaming with Rock the Vote to boost participation with Swipe the Vote feature
Where Obama’s Tech Industry Donors Are Going This Time
Tech industry donors to Obama’s election campaign aren’t set on a candidate this time around
PA Online Voter Registration Surpasses Expectations
More signed up through the PA online voter registration system than through paper for first time
Angry Emoji Becomes Hong Kong Activist’s Icon
The new Facebook’s angry emoji is being used as a weapon for democracy in Hong Kong
Museum Exhibit Examines Technology of Election Journalism
Newseum exhibit on modern election journalism features CNN, Facebook and Instagram tech
VIDEO: Microsoft Voting App Behind Iowa Caucus Numbers
Bernie Sanders is unhappy with widespread use of Microsoft voting app in Iowa caucus