Democracy Has a Design Problem
“What exactly do you do when you go to the polling place?”
Can Technology Rescue Democracy?
A collection of essays from technologists and scholars about how machines are reshaping civil society
Freeing Technology From the Pace of Bureaucracy
Machines and software can improve how well our democracy works for its citizens—but only with human-guided efforts.
Protecting the Public Commons
At a moment when institutional distrust is surging, there’s an urgent need to support civics education.
The Thinning Line Between Commercial and Government Surveillance
Privacy doesn’t just benefit individuals. It’s crucial for a functioning democracy.
Broken Technology Hurts Democracy
… and fixing both begins in American schools.
Restoring the Public's Trust in American Journalism
Faith in crucial institutions requires the free flow of reliable information.
How Platforms Are Poisoning Conversations
Political discussions online are perceived as less respectful, less likely to be resolved, less civil, and more angry than discussions in other forums.
The Voting Technology We Really Need? Paper
Software-independent backup systems are more important than ever.
Online Voting Won’t Save Democracy
But letting people use the internet to register to vote is a start.