International Watchers Fear For America’s Election
An international organization that oversees elections thinks the United States needs to be closely watched.
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Apr 21
Obama Continues to Break ‘No Boots on the Ground’ Pledge, US Spy Court Rejects Private Data Concerns, NY Board of Elections to be Audited, and More Picks
Who Benefits When Voting Is Made Difficult?
A new wave of restrictive voting laws, coupled with unlimited political cash, reminds us that voting rights are still not guaranteed and the Founders’ battles are still not over.
Editors’ Picks for Feb 24
Trump’s White Mob, How to Track Your E-Vote, Jane Goodall Speaks Out Against Chinese Exploitation in Africa, and More Picks
A Hollow Victory for Election Transparency
Election integrity activist Beth Clarkson won a battle in Kansas this week but it put her at risk of losing the war. However, her court case shows people are beginning to pay attention.
Editors’ Picks for Feb 10
Now Even a Bush is Against Citizens United, Iran is Not Convinced on Voting Machines, New Hampshire Students Turned Away at the Voting Booth, and More Picks
Fighting for Election Transparency — With Science
Our automated vote recording and tabulation system cannot be trusted. At least that’s what one statistician thinks, and she is not staying silent about it. Here is the story of how one person took on the bureaucracy in order to protect the integrity of our democracy.
Can We Trust the New Hampshire Vote Count?
A simple step added to the Election Day routine in New Hampshire would virtually guarantee the integrity of the state’s important primary. But it is not mandatory. And that has vote integrity activists worried.
Will Your Vote Be Counted? Aging Machines Imperil Election Fairness
Many jurisdictions across the country are using election equipment that is completely outdated and experts believe that this will lead to large problems on Election Day.
Foreigners Could Hack US Elections, Experts Say
When people think of election theft, many assume that means individuals taking measures up to and including the moment that votes are cast. However, experts agree that thanks to the increasing reliance on electronic voting and vote-counting, the very infrastructure itself is also vulnerable — to attacks from the outside. This could include foreign powers pursuing their own agenda.
Who’s Stealing Your Vote? A Documentary
This documentary examines America’s broken electoral system, focusing in particular on shenanigans in the fiercely contested election and reelection of George W. Bush. Though released in 2006 to a limited audience, its lessons have never been more relevant.
An Open Letter to Our Readers: The Case for Democracy
Despite the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965 and the Voter Registration Act of 1993, there are still issues with voter registration. This, and a seemingly complacent electorate, mean that American elections are left up to a powerful (and wealthy) few. Here’s your chance to make a difference.