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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.
Using Web Hacking to Fight Money in Politics
Seminars like the recent event in New Jersey show new way of hacking to fight money in politics
Twitter Consuming Politician’s Time Across the World
Twitter Consuming Politicians: Democracy is being changed by Twitter as politicians and citizens alike adapt to new technology
On San Francisco’s Participatory Budgeting System
San Francisco’s participatory budgeting internet-based system allows citizens to directly vote
Using Big Data for Political Transparency and Efficiency
Political activists using big data for political transparency have advanced their technology to boost efficiency
How Effective is a Twitter Feed for Politicians
A Twitter feed for politicians has payoffs as well as drawbacks unless you have a social following
NJ Election Regulator Talks Campaign Finance Tech
Campaign finance reform meets big data and technology at NJ hackfest meetup and lectures
Virginia Launches Online Voter Registration
Allowing system launches online voter registration and makes the process easier for citizens and saves money
Transparent Government Tech Gathering Focused on Vote
Bureaucratic efficiency pushed by transparent government tech gathering seeking big new ideas
Casting Doubt on Internet’s Role in Democracy
Author claims the Internet’s role in democracy has potential to do great harms to personal freedom