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How the Internet can help increase voter turnout

There's a low-tech solution to low voter turnout.

On Mar 28, 2016 by Craig Newmark

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Petition urges White House to investigate Arizona voter suppression

It's on track to reach 200,000 signatures.

On Mar 26, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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How to register to vote online in your state

You can save a little time on fulfilling your civic duties.

On Mar 12, 2016 by Amrita Khalid

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Californians didn’t vote on Super Tuesday, but don’t tell that to these people

They even got 'I lied' stickers.

On Mar 2, 2016 by Michelle Jaworski

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John Oliver points out the hypocrisy of voter ID laws

The biggest overreaction to a problem since Sleeping Beauty's father burned spinning wheels.

On Feb 15, 2016 by Michelle Jaworski

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Big data poses a threat to democracy

Tech companies have an important role to play in revitalizing democracy.

On Jan 27, 2016 by Ronen Shnidman

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Leaky database tramples privacy of 191 million American voters

Full names, phone numbers, addresses, party affiliations, and more.

On Dec 28, 2015 by Dell Cameron

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The real reason many Americans don’t vote

This is why it's time to make Election Day a national holiday.

On Nov 11, 2015 by Matthew Rozsa

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‘The Daily Show’ explains why America’s voting machines suck

Many of America's voting machines are terrifyingly unreliable.

On Nov 10, 2015 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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The problem with paying people to vote

Would you cast a ballot if you could win $10,000?

On Oct 26, 2015 by Gillian Branstetter

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This Canadian campaign offered nude photos for votes

That's one way to encourage people to vote.

On Oct 10, 2015 by [email protected]

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Canadian woman calls upon Drake to inspire teens to vote

Can Drake rock the vote?

On Oct 8, 2015 by Christine Friar

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Kendall Jenner wants you to rock the vote in 2016

Voting hasn't always been easy, especially for women. The lesson: everyone should participate.

On Sep 22, 2015 by Dell Cameron

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The problem with how we celebrated #WomensEqualityDay

Can we really call it a celebration of all women?

On Aug 27, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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Saudi Arabia cracks the door open to equality by letting women vote

Saudi women still lack many basic rights, but they just gained two more.

On Aug 20, 2015 by Mary Emily O'Hara