Activists worry of explosion of high-speed financial traders’ campaign contributions in politics
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.
Of Social Media and International Civic Engagement
Across the world, international civic engagement in government being transformed by social media
Microfinance Pioneer Record Large US Investments
Grameen America, an offshoot of Bangladeshi microfinance pioneer record major milestone into American market
Twitter Revolutionizing Local US Elections
Social media like Twitter revolutionizing local US elections and has clearly altered the political balance in places like New Jersey where politicians are invested
Azerbaijan Dictatorship in New Internet Controls
Repressive Azerbaijan dictatorship in new internet control clampdown on internet freedom
Corrupt China Official Felled by Social Media
Corruption goes unaddressed with lack of free press but China official felled by social media
Feingold Critiques Mark Zuckerberg SuperPAC
Election reformer Russ Feingold angry at Mark Zuckerberg SuperPAC for secrecy of its donation plan
NY Rejects Computer Voting for Old Lever System
Electronic and computer voting machines are banned and lever is back in New York
Social Media is Bi-Partisan Information Source
Appeal of political discussion that crosses political boundaries means Social Media is bi-partisan
Facebook and Social Media is New Activism
Power of social media is growing across world as new generation is connected to new activism