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.

Speaking Truth to Authority; The Bradley Manning Case

March 9, 2013 by John Amaruso Leave a Comment

The phrase that continuously runs through my mind about the Bradley Manning Case is ‘To be silent is to be complicit’: Dr. Margaret Flowers

Julian Assange in Australia Election Run for His Freedom

February 18, 2013 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Winning an election could grant path to personal freedom for dissident privacy advocate Julian Assange in Australia

Internet Genius Suicide Shines New Light on Information Freedom

January 15, 2013 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Internet genius created crucial Internet “RSS” system at 13, inventor fought for internet freedom

The Role of Friction in Society and Government (1/25/2026) - An illusion of social connection that is created by para-social relationships is adding to the loneliness epidemic as well as…

On Religion, Authoritarianism and Technology (1/19/2026) - Once a lie goes viral, it is truth. Efforts to dispel the lie leave less of a viral imprint. We…

Facebook is Losing its Chance to be a Force for Democracy (9/29/2025) - Sarah Wynn Williams pitches her idea that Facebook has great power for good in the world, an idealism she eventually…

On The Basic Problem of US Democracy (7/22/2025) - We are a tired and busy population trying to understand the news and what’s happening our world through the prism…

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

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 (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 (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.