A man in Thailand was just sentenced to 35 years in jail for insulting the king on Facebook
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.
Kenyan Social Media is Center of Political Campaigns and Propaganda
People say the ‘war is now on social media’ and of how this will be the first social media election
Activists Worldwide Targeted And Hacked On Social Media
The so-called DoubleSwitch attack compromises trusted accounts and locks the owner out indefinitely
A 35 Year Prison Sentence For Insulting Thai Royalty on Facebook
A Thai man was sentenced to 35 years in prison for defaming the monarchy on Facebook
Porn Website Posts Putin Critic’s Film After Russia Bans It
PornHub uploaded a documentary critical of top Russian officials after a court ruled against its creator
25,000 at Top Hacker Conference to Target Voting Machines
Las Vegas gathering will seek to expose voting machine hacking vulnerabilities to the public
On the Challenges to Press Freedom in the Digital Age
Journalists from around the world gathered last week at the Jerusalem Press Club for a conference
Thai Activist Faces Jail For Conducting Facebook Poll
A Thai activist reported to police on a computer crimes charge for conducting a Facebook survey
Should Obama Grant a Edward Snowden Pardon?
Furious debate about granting an Edward Snowden pardon revolves around questions of modern governance
Was the Right Balance Struck in Oliver Stone’s Snowden Movie
Reactions to Oliver Stone’s Snowden, a soon to be released movie, are going to be affected by your political views