National borders, military secrets, and modern technology meet in India Google Maps controversy
Voting Technology articles on Democracy Chronicles
This voting technology section highlights the important role technology has played in democratic history and seeks to explore how technology will shape the future of elections. This new era of elections is an area of heavy debate in political circles. Be sure to also check out our Election Technology section and our articles on Technology Dissidents, the Internet and Voting or Voting Machines.
Google Homeless Data Gathering App Awarded Funding in UK
Innovative project plans mobile app to collect information on use of homeless shelters and youth hostels in London seeking big data set for planners thanks to Google homeless data gathering
China Censors Inflatable Duck for President Insult
Absurdity of repressing free speech in an age of the internet and social media is laid bare China censors inflatable duck to protect former President from criticism
Toronto Cancels Plan for First Canadian Online Voting
Increasing voter access for disabled and elderly was aim of Canadian online voting plan
Connect With Democracy Chronicles Social Media
DC’s growing network of Democracy Chronicles social websites includes Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter in order to bring the importance of elections, democracy, and voting to the public’s attention
Stock Sale to Reward China Corruption at Highest Levels
Tech giant public flotation to reward China corruption that sustains ruling dictatorship
Noriega Video Game Portrayal Upsets ex-Dictator
Uproar over Manuel Noriega video game character upsets many who experienced his dark period in recent Nicaragua history including the ex-dictator himself
Political Battle Over Small Town Internet Access
Ongoing Congressional legislation over host of proposed communications and internet laws focuses on small town Internet access and reflects technology’s demanding nature on modern government
127 Years in Jail for Criticizing Iran on Facebook
Facebook posts criticizing Iran government lead to decades in jail for young writers
Reality TV Show About Longshot Election Candidate
Campaign contacting FCC for permission for reality TV show on longshot election candidate