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Election Transparency articles on Democracy Chronicles

These election transparency articles focus on efforts to introduce openness, communication, and accountability into all levels of government elections. Also see our sections on American democracy and Money Politics.

Official Election Websites Urged To Move To .GOV Domains

by DC Editors - April 17, 2021

Official Election Websites Urged To Move To .GOV Domains

Election security remains top priority in America. In this regard, official election websites have been urged to move to .gov domains.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Election Security, Election Transparency, Internet and Democracy, Voting Technology

California Bill To End Secrecy For Recall Petitions

by DC Editors - April 15, 2021

California Bill To End Secrecy For Recall Petitions

California’s law was that election-related petitions are not public record once submitted. A new bill makes exceptions for recall petitions.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Election Transparency

The Dutch Banned Election Tech, Then Brought It Back

by DC Editors - April 11, 2021

The Dutch Banned Election Tech, Then Brought It Back

The Dutch Electoral Council has brought back electronic voting tools to count votes for the March 2021 parliamentary elections.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Election Transparency, Europe, Voting Machines, Voting Technology

New Tool Tracks All Corporate Statements On Voting Rights 

by DC Editors - April 11, 2021

New Tool Tracks All Corporate Statements On Voting Rights 

Democracy Docket has released a new tool tracking corporate statements in support of voting rights over the last few weeks.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Election Transparency, Internet and Democracy, Journalism and Free Speech, Political Lobbying, Voting Technology

Loopholes Used By Dictators To Funnel Money Into U.S. Politics

by DC Editors - April 8, 2021

Loopholes Used By Dictators To Funnel Money Into U.S. Politics

Joe Manchin, West Virginia Democratic Senator has warned current campaign finance laws still allow foreign interference in US politics.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Corruption, American State Elections, Dictatorships, Election Transparency, Money Politics, Worldwide Corruption

Study: Decrease In Press Freedom Leads To Drop In Real GDP

by DC Editors - April 6, 2021

Study: Decrease In Press Freedom Leads To Drop In Real GDP

A healthy democracy requires a free press, but research shows assaults on press freedom affect economic development negatively.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Election Science, Election Transparency, Journalism and Free Speech, Money Politics, Worldwide

How Congress Can Do Better to Fight Weaponized Corruption

by DC Editors - April 3, 2021

How Congress Can Do Better to Fight Weaponized Corruption

FinCEN must be reimagined by the government to provide advanced financial intelligence, analytic resources to law enforcement, experts.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Corruption, Election Transparency, Money Politics, Political Lobbying

Super PACs Illegally Coordinate Campaign Spending With Ease

by DC Editors - April 2, 2021

Super PACs Illegally Coordinate Campaign Spending With Ease

We need a better FEC to implement campaign finance laws and keep political campaigns and their donors accountable to stem corruption.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Corruption, Election Transparency, Money Politics

Here’s How Canadians Can Keep Big Money Out of Politics

by DC Editors - March 31, 2021

Here’s How Canadians Can Keep Big Money Out of Politics

For campaign finance laws to be effective, they have to be able to limit donations and spending and promote transparency.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Canada, Election Transparency, Money Politics

A New Era Of Scrutiny For Corporate Political Activity

by DC Editors - March 28, 2021

A New Era Of Scrutiny For Corporate Political Activity

Companies are being scrutinized more and more for their political practices in this age of extreme political division in America.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Election Transparency, Money Politics

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