Clubhouse is an invite-only audio app that is surging in popularity in Thailand as a protest movement continues.
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.
China Censors the Internet. So Why Doesn’t Russia?
China and Russia are among the world’s most repressive states. But for some reason China censors the internet and Russia doesn’t.
Reddit is a Reflection of Democracy’s Challenges on the Internet
Commonly known as a social news aggregation website, Reddit is a reflection of democracy’s challenges on the internet
Cambodia expands internet censorship and control
Cambodia’s National Internet Gateway will enable increased state online surveillance, censorship, and control of the internet.
Despite Security Concerns, Online Voting Advances
There have been concerns raised about the security of online voting. However, voting continues across online platforms in America.
Study: How Online Propagandists Targeted The 2020 Election
There was a vast disinformation campaign in the last election aiming to influence the result mostly in favour of the incumbent President.
China steps up online controls with new rule for bloggers
China is ever creative when it comes to repression. Chinese online influencers now need government approved credentials to post.
A Path Forward For Social Media And Democracy
Key experts revisit conversations around social media and democracy simmering for some time and broke out with the Jan 6 insurrection.
Are Douglass Mackey’s Memes Illegal?
In 2016 Douglass Mackey allegedly conspired to distribute a meme aimed at deceiving pro-Hillary voters. But were his actions illegal?
The Impact of Digital Marketing and Advertising on the Election
Taking a look at how digital marketing worked during the election, and how this affected not only the election, but us – as consumers and voters.