Homeland Security preparing to send out new information on preventing a voting machine cyberattack
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.
What the Russian DNC Hacking Means For Our Democracy
The repercussions of the Russian DNC hacking should reverberate into planning for future elections
Is an Edward Snowden Deal on the Horizon For Obama?
An Edward Snowden deal from Obama where he returns home is subject of discussion
Behind the Political Campaign Trademark and Copyright Troubles
Free speech concerns amidst political campaign trademark and copyright controversies
Repressive Russian Surveillance Measures Signed Into Law
Snowden declares a ‘dark day’ after Russian surveillance law introduced by Vladimir Putin
What You Can Do To Fix A Broken System
You are living at a watershed moment in history. This presidential campaign has, above all else, shown that you understand that the system is broken. We understand that. We are dissatisfied. Now is the time to take the next step.
First They Came For Assange…
Amy Goodman of Democracy Now hosted “First They Came For Assange…”, on Wednesday at Thoughtworks NYC, one of the many events around the globe signifying the 4 years Julian Assange has been in political asylum at the Ecuadorian Embassy in London
Millions Exposed by Recent Voter Database Leak
Massive voter database has been leaked online containing personal details of 154 million Americans
How Apple Lobbyists Battle The FBI
Epic decryption fight pits FBI investigators against well paid Apple lobbyists in Washington DC
Secret Ballots and the Rise of the Voting Selfie
What does increased use in the voting selfie say about democracy and privacy in the 21st century?