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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.
Blogger Praises Relative China Social Media Freedoms
Hugely popular blogger worries about creeping restrictions on freedom of information despite some China social media freedoms that have emerged recently
Genius Aaron Swartz Remembered by Congress, Tech Leaders
Calls for hacker law reforms follow unfortunate death of young Aaron Swartz remembered by Congress for creating web’s RSS while only 13 years old and has campaigning for web freedoms
California’ Silicon Valley Immigration Reform Hopes
Silicon Valley immigration reform reform hopes for easier access to international high tech worker
Social Media is Revolutionizing Italy Election Process
Social media like Facebook and Twitter are revolutionizing Italy Election Process: Social media has transformed political campaigning and how voters get info
Twitter Enabling Gulf Citizens Freedom of Expression
Social media website Twitter enabling Gulf Citizens by revolutionizing communications
Kenya’s Budding Tech Community Working for Fair Elections
Africa success story Kenya has seen a budding tech community arise that now turns towards elections: Kenya’s budding tech community can be made stronger
Wide-Ranging Impact of Social Media in Obama Election
Use of Twitter, Instagram and other social media in Obama election was a key to victory: Social media investment by campaigns has realigned political map
Internet Genius Suicide Shines New Light on Information Freedom
Internet genius created crucial Internet “RSS” system at 13, inventor fought for internet freedom
The Relationship Between Media Sensationalism and American Violence
Media sensationalism stories create the worst sort of precedent and are out of keeping with tolerant spirit of our age.