Facebook Inc. says it would no longer dispatch employees to the offices of political campaigns to offer support ahead of elections, as it did in 2016.
Social Media and Democracy articles on Democracy Chronicles
This Social Media and Democracy section highlights the ongoing saga of how this new type of communications technology impacts the progress of free and fair elections across the globe. Whether social media brings benefit or harm to democracy is an area of heavy debate. Be sure to also check out our Election Technology section and our articles on Technology Dissidents, the Internet and Voting or Journalism and Free Speech.
Why the Government Must Act on Social Media Election Regulations
Election meddling is easier than before and regulation of social media is more muddled than ever. Private companies like Facebook have little chance of standing up to Russia’s intelligence services alone.
Oregon Using Facebook To Remind Inactive Voters To Register
Oregon officials have use facebook bolster participation to remember hundreds of thousands of inactive voters to update their registration.
Is Facebook Better Prepared for Election Meddling Attempts?
New initiatives aimed at repairing the damage from its missteps in 2016, including the hijacking of personal data on millions of Facebook users.
Twitter in Controversial Ban on Alex Jones and Infowars
Social media company Twitter has permanently banned far-right media personality Alex Jones for violating its policy against “abusive behavior.”
Facebook, Twitter Face US Lawmakers Over Social Media Politics
Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg, appearing alongside Twitter Chief Executive Jack Dorsey defend their companies before U.S. lawmakers.
Facebook, Twitter Remove Accounts Linked To Iran, Russia
Facebook and Twitter said they have removed hundreds of pages and accounts linked to Russia and Iran ahead of the 2018 midterm elections in the U.S.
Twitter And Facebook Remove Accounts Linked With Russia And Iran
Twitter has taken down 284 accounts originating from Iran. Facebook said it removed 254 Facebook pages and 116 Instagram accounts that originated in Iran. What’s the rapport with US Midterms?
Lawyer To Appeal Iranian Journalist’s Conviction For Satirical Tweet
Lawyer for Iranian journalist sentenced to 10 years for allegedly insulting religious figure has rejected the ruling considering court inappropriate.
Social Media Bosses to Face Senate Election Interference Hearing
Senior executives of Facebook, Twitter and Google will testify to the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee on Sept. 5, the committee’s vice chairman said.