Measuring individual partisan segregation by calculating the local residential segregation of every registered voter in the US.
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.
Mother and Daughter Hacked School to Win Homecoming Election
Florida woman and her 17-year-old daughter are charged with unlawfully accessing private student info to rig homecoming queen race.
New Tool Makes Students Better At Detecting Fake Imagery And Videos
Uppsala University researchers have created digital self-test showing how to analyze news stories, photos, videos shared on social media.
Senators Introduce Bill To Fund Election Official Cybersecurity Training
Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) reintroduced legislation Wednesday for cybersecurity training grants.
Digital Misinformation is a Major Threat to Democracy in Africa
As the “digital divide” rapidly narrows, Africa’s reputation as a digital backwater is eroding seen in the adoption of national digital strategies.
What’s at Stake in Dominion and Smartmatic Defamation Cases
The recent amplification of implausible assertions manifestly damaging to the reputation of business and individuals in unprecedented.
Washington State District Forges Ahead On Smartphone Voting
King Conservation District (KCD) is giving another chance this year for the smartphone-enabled voting system it pioneered in 2020.
Podcast: Is Facebook a Danger to Democracy?
Is it possible that knowledge sharing, which we once thought was so empowering, now posing a threat to democracy and human rights?
New Harvard Course Using Math And Computer Science To Fix Democracy
Could a technical perspective yield more robust democratic systems when designing and improving those democratic systems?
Facial Recognition Technology Can Predict A Person’s Political Orientation
A new study shows that from a person’s Facebook profile picture, facial recognition technology can reliably predict their political views.