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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.
Candidates Using Startup Quid For Campaign Research
Monitoring online activity of voters with startup Quid is latest campaign tech for 2015 election
Silicon Valley Lobbyists Becoming Major Political Power
National politicians find that lure of big money from Silicon Valley lobbyists is irresistible
Unstoppable Rise of Social Media Democracy
Booming user base and increasing engagement mean future is bright for our social media democracy
Webby Awards Upgraded by Center For Election Science
Webby Awards
Can Crowdfunding Save Greece From Its Creditors?
The unprecedented attempt to raise public money just might see crowdfunding save Greece from debt
How Twitter Political Campaigns Fail
Politicians find that efforts to gain support through Twitter political campaigns come up short
Chris Christie to Decide on NJ Democracy Act
Governor sent NJ Democracy Act with early voting, online registration and automatic registration
Prospects For Ohio Online Voter Registration
State Senate considering proposals for Ohio online voter registration system to boost vote turnout
Virginia Voting Machines Vulnerable to Hacking?
Susceptible to foul play through web, report warns of highly vulnerable Virginia voting machines