Cyber-security professionals, journalists and key stakeholders discuss the development of norms around election influence and interference and lessons learned.
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.
Corruption Watchdog Says Anti-Foreign Bribery Laws Ignored
New Transparency International report suggests foreign bribery alive and well, with little progress in fighting it despite governments enforcing anti-bribery laws.
Feds in Unusual Demand For North Carolina Voting Records
In a new twist, the Justice Department is demanding that millions of voter records in North Carolina be handed to federal authorities.
Bill Proposes Greater Accountability For New York Prosecutors
In 2013, ProPublica published a series of reports finding that New York prosecutors are never punished for misconduct which lands innocents in prison.
Lawsuit Seeks Public Info About Controversial Voting Purge Letter
The Brennan Center is suing the Justice Department today for refusing to turn over documents related to a controversial letter DOJ sent last year
Election Commission Documents Cast Doubt on Claims of Voter Fraud
Thousands of documents show that commission’s work was driven by a small number of members who were convinced voter fraud was widespread.
Cambodian Government Blocks 15 Independent News Sites
The Cambodian government has ordered internet service providers (ISPs) to block the websites of 15 independent new outlets, including Voice of America, for two days before and during the country’s election.
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
Bounty Offered for Money Politics Anomaly Discoveries
OpenSecrets is offering a bounty for money-in-politics anomalies found in federal data by anyone who is interested