Increase in dissidents using Tor plugins for anonymity is keeping web free from government eyes
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.
A Lawrence Lessig SuperPAC to End All SuperPACs
Fundraising has begun for campaign finance reform’s best weapon: A Lawrence Lessig SuperPAC
Cuban Opposition Blogger Yoani Sanchez Has New Website
Cuban opposition blogger Yoani Sanchez has launched a new dissident website testing the limits of the communist regime. Only time will tell if the new Government of Raul Castro will allow this new freedom of information.
Blocking Youtube and Twitter? Not a Big Deal
I spent hours everyday online. All of a sudden, the Chinese government was blocking YouTube. That content could not be found on any websites within the Great Firewall. I was depressed for a while, until I learnt the magic of VPN.
Internet Creator Calls for New Magna Carta for Web
British Sir Tim Berners-Lee who created the World Wide Web twenty-five years ago uses anniversary to call Magna Carta for web users as the basis for worldwide constitution of rights
Vietnam Court Convicts Political Blogger for ‘Criticism’
After pleas of innocence, Vietnam Court convicts political blogger for up to seven years prison
Aaron Swartz, Lawrence Lessig, and Copyright Infringement
Election reform is first love of Lawrence Lessig, and copyright was his friend’s: Aaron Swartz
VIDEO: Lawrence Lessig on Election Reform Movement
March in New Hampshire is focused with campaign finance expert Lawrence Lessig on election reform
Obama Should Pardon Whistleblower Edward Snowden
To pardon whistleblower Edward Snowden would help the US develop its spying laws and Obama can make it happen
Edward Snowden in Passionate Letter to Brazilian People
Letter to Brazilian people reflects country largely supportive of NSA leaker Edward Snowden who revealed US spying on Brazil leaders