The Green Party is coming to the defense of data leakers Pfc. Bradley Manning, Julian Assange and Edward Snowden
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.
How American Democracy Has Suffered Since 9/11
American democracy has suffered by placing our security over our freedom puts security of our nation at threat
Crackdown Continues as New Vietnam Blogger Detained
Dictatorship increasing press censorship with assault on journalism as Vietnam blogger detained
Another Vietnam Blogger Jailed by Dictatorship
More political activists suffer repression at hands of dictatorship as Vietnam blogger jailed
China’s Ai Weiwei Against US Domestic Spying
Scandal encouraging spying abroad warns China dissident Ai Weiwei against US domestic spying news
Activist Hacker Fights for His Freedom in Latvia
Like Anonymous and Wikileaks, Latvia activist hacker fights for his freedom tests boundaries of information and law
Wikileaks Julian Assange Confident of Election Win
Highly controversial Wikileaks Julian Assange could win election in home country Australia
Wikileaks Running Candidates in Australia Elections
Controversial figure Julian Assange running with allies in Wikileaks running candidates in Australia elections
Call for Dictatorship to Release Vietnam Blogger
Dissent and government criticism illegal with many in dictatorship jails as calls rise for government to release Vietnam blogger jailed for his democracy support
Cuba Dissident Beginning Anti-Dictatorship Media Outlet
New anti-dictatorship media outlet designed by dissident to give news outside state propaganda