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.

Rise and Fall of Bitcoin SuperPAC

January 12, 2014 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Bitcoin SuperPAC sought to lobby for currency but faced unexpected problems

New Lebanon Political Movement Follows Teen’s Death

January 12, 2014 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Sixteen year-old Mohammad al-Chaar was killed in Lebanon bombing after taking “selfie” photo with friends minutes before and a new Lebanon political movement against violence has been sparked

New President Has Weakened Somaliland Security

January 10, 2014 by Abdirahman Mohamed Dirye Leave a Comment

Ongoing Infiltrations Into Somaliland Culminated in The Fatal Theft of Security Data: Many experts blame an over-ambitious reorganization of vital organs of the state such as Secret Service and the Presidential Office, led by president “Silanyo”

VIDEO: Local Indiana Electronic Voting System Problems

January 10, 2014 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Electronic voting machines used for voter sign-ins hit snag in Indiana County

New New Hampshire Legislature Voting Machines

January 8, 2014 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

New Hampshire House is implementing system of legislature voting machines for official state votes

Internet is Powerful Tool for Dictatorship and Oppression

January 8, 2014 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Worldwide tool for dictatorship? Some find the internet is effective means of controlling population

Libertarians Now Accept Bitcoin Donations

December 30, 2013 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Libertarians Now Accept Bitcoin! Accepting Bitcoin donations is likely to generate some media buzz for resurgent Libertarians

Technology Makes Possible Vast Democracy Upgrades

December 20, 2013 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Online elections, direct democracy, and unprecedented connectivity all possible democracy upgrades

Twitter Changes Boost Autocrats’ Digital Disinformation

Twitter Changes Boost Autocrats’ Digital Disinformation (4/27/2023) - Recent changes at Twitter have enabled authoritarian governments in Russia, China, and Iran to amplify propaganda and disinformation.

Rewards Get People To See Truth In Politically Unfavorable Info

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…

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.

Will Generative Artificial Intelligence Kill Democracy?

Will Generative Artificial Intelligence Kill Democracy? (1/20/2023) - Experts draw attention to the role played by social media in the violence committed by Bolsonaro supporters on Sunday in…

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

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

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

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.