Five activists who work on global issues using Innovative democracy ideas are awarded scholarships at Social Innovation Summit
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.
China’s Ai Weiwei Against US Domestic Spying
Scandal encouraging spying abroad warns China dissident Ai Weiwei against US domestic spying news
What Domestic Spying Means for Transparency
Increase in leaks and creep of surveillance state into domestic spying means need for transparency
Health Secretary Email Transparency Controversy
Secret government related messages part of new Health Secretary email transparency accusations
Activist Hacker Fights for His Freedom in Latvia
Like Anonymous and Wikileaks, Latvia activist hacker fights for his freedom tests boundaries of information and law
Should NYC Use Electronic Voting Machines?
Will NYC use electronic voting machines or would it revert to old-fashioned lever instead
Vietnam Blogger Faces Jail for Local Activism
Famous Vietnam blogger faces jail sentence for journalism work after reporting on local corruption
New Voting Machines Cause Deep Concerns
Computer based new voting machines are widely rejected by concerned democracy activists
VIDEO: Can Start-ups Make More Efficient Government?
Transparency to get huge boost from new attempt to have start-ups make more efficient government
Elon Musk Leaves Facebook Political Campaign
Entrepreneur Elon Musk leaves Facebook political organization of billionaire Mark Zuckerberg