Technology based Nigerian NGOs using modern techniques to monitor upcoming national elections
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.
Election Commission Defends Estonian Internet Voting Safety
Worries over Estonian internet voting safety are unfounded claim leading government administrators
Principals Behind Estonia Online Voting Progress
Since 2005 launch, Estonia online voting progress includes moving from local to national usage
The Curious Collapse of the Tea Party News Network
Even Joe the Plumber upset as Tea Party News Network sees mass staff resignations, declining quality
Bahrain Opposition Party Tweets Bring State Probe
Government start criminal probe into Bahrain opposition party tweets showing Arab Spring protest
Egypt’s Digital Revolution Suffocates Under New System
As Sisi government bends increasingly towards dictatorship, Egypt’s digital revolution is dying
Essential Tips to Using ProPublica Open Source Tools
Opened only last year, Data Store is ProPublica open source tool offering to public investigators
How to Conduct the 2020 Census Online
Reducing waste and saving government millions possible if holding 2020 census online is successful
China Blocks Gmail in Battle Against US Tech Giant
Analysts claim China blocks Gmail using its Great Firewall to prevent free flow of information
Why We Are Doing Online Polling Wrong
Please, internet, stop doing choose-one polls and use approval polls! It hardly ever makes sense to limit respondents to one selection. Use those checkboxes or allow for ratings so we can get online polling results that actually make sense.