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Technology Dissidents articles on Democracy Chronicles

This technology dissidents section covers individuals and groups using technology to advance democracy and the controversies surrounding this practice. Whistleblowers like Edward Snowden and Julian Assange will be covered here as well as technology and election experts like Harvard University's Lawrence Lessig. Also check out our entire section on Election Technology.

China Suspends Social Media Accounts Of Covid Policy Critics

January 12, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

China Suspends Social Media Accounts Of Covid Policy Critics

China has closed the social media accounts of over 1000 critics of its COVID-19 policies as it brings back tough anti-virus restrictions.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, Political Dissidents, Social Media and Democracy, Technology Dissidents

Saudi Blogger Raif Badawi Freed After 10 Years In Prison

March 13, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Saudi Blogger Raif Badawi Freed After 10 Years In Prison

The family of Raif Badawi, one of Saudi Arabia’s most prominent political prisoners, has said the blogger is free after a decade in prison.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Journalism and Free Speech, Middle East, Political Dissidents, Saudi Arabia, Technology Dissidents

TikTok Is Just The Platform Russian Dissidents Need

March 10, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

TikTok Is Just The Platform Russian Dissidents Need

Tiktok despite being swamped in misinformation at times, the app also serves as a platform for countering Kremlin propaganda.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Political Dissidents, Russia, Social Media and Democracy, Technology Dissidents

Oman Arrests Prominent Internet Activist Al-Kathiri

March 7, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Oman Arrests Prominent Internet Activist Al-Kathiri

Reliable local sources confirmed that on March 2, 2022, Oman’s security authorities detained internet activist Ahmed Muslim Al-Kathiri.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Internet and Democracy, Middle East, Political Dissidents, Technology Dissidents

Hacktivists Are Piercing Russia’s Propaganda Bubble

March 6, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Hacktivists Are Piercing Russia’s Propaganda Bubble

Hackers have decided to wage war on Russia, ensuring Russians see photos of Vladimir Putin’s horrific campaign against Ukraine.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, Internet and Democracy, Russia, Technology Dissidents, Ukraine

Blogger Arrested in Iran After Tweets Critical Of Government

February 26, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Blogger Arrested in Iran After Tweets Critical Of Government

Authorities have detained Ronaghi Maleki, an Iranian blogger. His detention came as a result of tweets he sent criticizing the government.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Iran, Middle East, Political Dissidents, Social Media and Democracy, Technology Dissidents

Uzbek Blogger Jailed For Facebook Post

January 30, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Uzbek Blogger Jailed For Facebook Post

An Uzbek court sentenced a Muslim blogger to seven and a half years in prison for posting an innocuous message on Facebook.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Central Asia, Journalism and Free Speech, Political Dissidents, Technology Dissidents

He Was the ‘Perfect Villain’ for Voting Conspiracists

August 25, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

He Was the ‘Perfect Villain’ for Voting Conspiracists

Eric Coomer worked for Dominion Voting Systems. He also posted anti-Trump messages on Facebook. What happened next ruined him.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Election Security, Technology Dissidents

Redistricting App Helps You Comply with the VRA

July 17, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Redistricting App Helps You Comply with the VRA

In the last decade, Dave’s Redistricting App (DRA) has grown in popularity among groups looking to create their own redistricting maps.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Redistricting, Technology Dissidents, Voting Technology

Vietnam Arrests Four For Anti-State Facebook Posts

July 5, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Vietnam Arrests Four For Anti-State Facebook Posts

Four Facebook users have been detained by police in Hanoi and a central province for allegedly trespassing on state interests.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Political Dissidents, Social Media and Democracy, Technology Dissidents, Vietnam

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Twitter Changes Boost Autocrats’ Digital Disinformation Twitter Changes Boost Autocrats’ Digital Disinformation (4/27/2023) - Recent changes at Twitter have enabled authoritarian governments in Russia, China, and Iran to amplify propaganda and disinformation.
Rewards Get People To See Truth In Politically Unfavorable Info Rewards Get People To See Truth In Politically Unfavorable Info (3/30/2023) - People don't carefully evaluate links for accuracy and that partisanship may be secondary to the rush of getting a lot…
Europe Needs Stronger Rules For Political Ads Study: Media Can Reduce Polarization By Telling Personal Stories (1/26/2023) - Sharing personal experiences and pairing them with facts reduces political dehumanization and increases political tolerance.
Will Generative Artificial Intelligence Kill Democracy? Will Generative Artificial Intelligence Kill Democracy? (1/20/2023) - Experts draw attention to the role played by social media in the violence committed by Bolsonaro supporters on Sunday in…

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China Suspends Social Media Accounts Of Covid Policy Critics (1/12/2023) - China has closed the social media accounts of over 1000 critics of its COVID-19 policies as it brings back tough… Continue Reading
Saudi Blogger Raif Badawi Freed After 10 Years In Prison (3/13/2022) - The family of Raif Badawi, one of Saudi Arabia's most prominent political prisoners, has said the blogger is free after… Continue Reading
TikTok Is Just The Platform Russian Dissidents Need (3/10/2022) - Tiktok despite being swamped in misinformation at times, the app also serves as a platform for countering Kremlin propaganda. Continue Reading
Oman Arrests Prominent Internet Activist Al-Kathiri (3/7/2022) - Reliable local sources confirmed that on March 2, 2022, Oman's security authorities detained internet activist Ahmed Muslim Al-Kathiri. Continue Reading

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Rewards Get People To See Truth In Politically Unfavorable Info Rewards Get People To See Truth In Politically Unfavorable Info (3/30/2023) - People don't carefully evaluate links for accuracy and that partisanship may be secondary to the rush of getting a lot…
Study: 2020 Election Increased Alcohol Use And Decreased Sleep Study: 2020 Election Increased Alcohol Use And Decreased Sleep (3/14/2023) - Many experienced reduced sleep quality, higher stress, negative emotions, and more alcohol during the 2020 election period.
A Police Stop Is Enough To Make Someone Less Likely To Vote A Police Stop Is Enough To Make Someone Less Likely To Vote (2/8/2023) - New research shows how the communities that are most heavily policed are pushed away from... having a say in changing…
World’s Biggest Democracy Is Jettisoning Freedom And Tolerance More Effort Is Needed To Open Election Data Globally (2/8/2023) - In more than 20 countries, voter turnout data is unavailable from official sources or the Election Management Body online.  
Europe Needs Stronger Rules For Political Ads Study: Media Can Reduce Polarization By Telling Personal Stories (1/26/2023) - Sharing personal experiences and pairing them with facts reduces political dehumanization and increases political tolerance.