Some propose using national election standards to defend vote but others see need for opposite solution
Spying and Privacy articles on Democracy Chronicles
This Spying and Privacy section concerns how these two issues impact freedom of speech and democracy in general. The modern technology we rely on has complicated the struggle to protect citizens from government overreach, especially following increased concerns of surveillance of domestic communications. Also see our entire section on Election Technology or our articles on Technology Dissidents like Eric Snowden and Julian Assange.
States That Made Ballot Selfies Illegal Struggle to Enforce
Many states made ballot selfies illegal over fear they could be used for a new kind of fraud, but trouble persists
You’ve Had Online Political Debates With Robots Without Knowing
New studies reveal the full extent of the use of advanced campaign bots used to hold online political debates
On the Cybercriminal Election Threat to Our Democracy
Many experts are increasingly warning that cybercriminal election tampering is a very real danger
Vote Cybersecurity Summit Sees Russia Hacking Both Parties
Experts gather to consider vote cybersecurity following concerns that foreign actors are active
Voting Booth Selfie Ban Unconstitutional Says Federal Court
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals blocks voting booth selfie ban that New Hampshire introduced to stop coercion or intimidation
How We Should Respond to Russian Election Hacks
If the story of Russian election hacks in US is credible, this is a new form of threat to our election system
Expert Warns of Vulnerability to a German Election Hack
Munich-based security expert warns that a German election hack is within the realm of possibility
No End in Sight For Democratic Party Leaks From Hacking
Wikileaks promising to continue releasing Democratic Party leaks in controversial push for transparency
Fear of High-Tech Thieves Could Bring Back Paper Ballots
A growing movement to bring back paper ballots following rumours of voting machine manipulation