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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.
World’s Dissidents Using Tor Plugins to Stay Online
Increase in dissidents using Tor plugins for anonymity is keeping web free from government eyes
How to Donate Bitcoins to Florida Libertarian Party
Call to donate Bitcoins to Florida libertarian candidate battling two party state monopoly
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.
Defending the Right to Videotape Public Meetings
I thought it was obvious that people have the right to videotape public meetings of elected officials. Just in case you were wondering, you have the right to videotape any public hearing or meeting of the City Commissioners (as long as you are unobtrusive and not disruptive).
New Laws Steadily Erode Southeast Asia Internet Freedom
Malaysia and Thailand leading steady decline in Asia internet freedom marking dramatic u-turn
Cambodia Internet Law Threatens Last Bastion of Freedom
Locals worry that new regulations on Cambodia internet users would be step backwards for nation
China Social Media Banned But Not For Communist Party
Despite the Party’s extensive presence on Twitter and Facebook, public China social media banned
Why E-Stonia Internet Voting Should be Stopped
Tech experts warn that radical E-Stonia internet voting plans are vulnerable to foul play
Local Town Using a Microsoft Tablet as Voting Machine
Accepting Microsoft tablet as voting machine is perhaps first of an inevitable cash-saving trend