Authorities are waging a battle to control what their people see and hear, with the goal of limiting dissent
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.
REVEALED: Maryland Elections Vendor Owned by Russian Firm
A vendor that provides key services for Maryland elections has been acquired by company linked Russian oligarch
Trump Blames Obama for US Response to Russian Hacking
Trump tried to blame the Obama administration for not responding aggressively enough to Russian hacking of Democratic targets in 2016
The Era of Blockchain Elections is Coming
While America is far away from adapting blockchain for government, the first adaptation may come in the form of securing an election. The process of voting by phone may be the first step.
On the Use of White House Twitter Accounts Against Democrats
Policy drawing complaints that government resources are being used to undercut political rivals
High-Tech Fake Videos Draw Increased Scrutiny and Controversy
New technology on the internet lets anyone make videos of real people appearing to say things they’ve never said
VIDEO: Innovative Algorithm For Participatory Decision Making Online
Ethelo offers a new kind of blockchain-based voting for groups, communities or other organizations
New Ban on Covert Foreign Interference in Australian Politics
Legislation bans covert foreign interference in domestic politics and makes industrial espionage for a foreign power a crime
VIDEO: Reimaging Government Beyond the Nation-State
The need for alternative systems of organizing governments as opposed to the age-old nation-state
VIDEO: Building Democratic Resilience by Organizing Civic Resistance
Analyzing the need for reorganizing civic resistance at a conference put together by the Personal Democracy Forum