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Experts agree that internet voting is dangerous. An ex-Uber millionaire is pushing it anyway.
Bradley Tusk’s Mobile Voting has already conducted 21 online voting pilots in seven states, but the technology for doing it securely doesn’t exist. Read more at the Intercept.
A Scientist’s Quest for an Accessible, Unhackable Voting Machine
After 19 years of work, Juan Gilbert says he has invented the most secure voting machine. Will anyone prove him wrong? Read more at Undark.
American Democracy Isn’t Ready for This
In Australia, the scandal has more or less blown over. Should something similar happen here, it would most likely ignite an endless legal battle and erode what little confidence is left in our democracy. Read more at The Atlantic.
How an ‘Ethical’ Hacker Convention Is Fueling Trump’s Big Lie
A few days a year, hacking enthusiasts at DEFCON race to see if they can prove voting machines are not secure. The event inadvertently provides fodder for disinformation. Read more at VICE.
In California Cities, a New Frontier for Public Financing of Elections
Oakland voters will decide whether to start a “democracy voucher” program for residents to donate to candidates of their choosing, following in Seattle’s footsteps. Read more at Bolts.
The Three Men Enabling Trump's Voter Fraud Lies
The hysteria over voter fraud has reached an alarming pitch – and this dangerous moment in US democracy wouldn’t be possible without the work of these men. Read more at The Guardian.
The Way to Prevent a Recount Disaster Is Sitting Right in Front of Us
November 3, 2020 is almost guaranteed to result in election recounts. Meet our possible savior: the risk-limiting audit. Read more at VICE.
The Underpaid, Underappreciated, Absolutely Necessary Poll Worker
As the midterms approach amid reports of voter suppression and foreign interference, it’s easy to lose sight of the humble poll worker who is at the mechanical level of the city’s electoral process. Read more at The New York Times.