Cybersecurity front and center in voting innovation
GCN
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Ensuring votes have a paper trail is a far better solution than relying on emerging, unproven technologies, election security experts say. Cybersecurity
144 
Securing elections to preserve voting access for all Americans
GCN
OCTOBER 20, 2022
Compromises to voter registration databases or voting information websites could disrupt an election and call into question the accuracy or legitimacy of the outcome.
Join 23,000+
Insiders
Sign Up for our Newsletter
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Trending Sources
A scientist’s quest for an accessible, unhackable voting machine
GCN
OCTOBER 28, 2022
After 19 years of work, Juan Gilbert says he has invented the most secure voting machine. Will anyone prove him wrong? Cybersecurity
Why bother voting?
Princeton Public Library
OCTOBER 5, 2020
I mentioned to a friend the other day that I’ll be voting in a new district this year, since I recently moved. I was a bit surprised when he told me he has never voted before.
Georgia Voting Touchscreens Pose Cybersecurity Risk
i360 Gov State & Local
JUNE 8, 2022
Other voting equipment may be similarly at-risk Governing - A report from the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency found the devices have security vulnerabilities that put them at risk for cyber attacks.
Does Mail-in Voting Actually Increase Election Participation?
The Lowe Down
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
The 2020 United States presidential election saw a major increase in mail-in voting as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. California is the largest of the eight states that currently allow all elections to be conducted by mail and has utilized mail-in voting as far back as 1962.
2020 Election: Who is Voting and Why?
Policy Chats
OCTOBER 30, 2020
In this episode, Professor of Political Science Jennifer Merolla and political science graduate students Mai Nguyen Do and Sarah Hayes talk with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about why the female, Black, and youth vote are so important.
2020 Election: Voting By Mail (with Bob Page)
Policy Chats
OCTOBER 16, 2020
In this episode, San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters Bob Page talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about secure, safe, and efficient voting options in this upcoming election. we have a number of early vote sites and polling places.
U.S. Senate votes to bar TikTok from government devices as state bans multiply
GCN
DECEMBER 16, 2022
The states that have announced bans in the past two weeks include Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Maryland, New Hampshire and Tennessee. Cybersecurity
Estonia’s e-governance revolution is hailed as a voting success – so why are some US states pulling in the opposite direction?
GCN
MARCH 17, 2023
Some U.S. states are withdrawing from the Electronic Registration Information Center, a multistate data-sharing effort to improve voter roll accuracy—a move one expert says undermines election security and integrity. Cloud & Infrastructure
Vote for our SXSW Conference Submissions! Link Below!
FedHeads
AUGUST 20, 2019
Show your support and vote up on FedHeads! Step-by-step guide to Vote: 1- Click on the link above: • FedHeads Live: A Podcast for Government Nerds : [link]. 2- Log into your SXSW account or create a new account (you will only need to input your name and email address) 3-Click “Vote Up" on the left side of your screen. Show your support and vote up on FedHeads!
Feds push local election officials to boost security ahead of 2024
GCN
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
Local election officials are encouraged to beef up their cybersecurity practices to safeguard their voting systems against potential threats heading into the 2024 presidential race.
A More Perfect Union: Keeping Elections Safe & Participatory
NLC (National League of Cities)
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
At town halls, libraries, elementary schools, and community centers, voters sign their names, take their ballot, and cast their vote, often with the assistance of a poll worker.
Vermont Chapter Councilor Report – ALA LibLearnX 2023
Librarian.net
JANUARY 30, 2023
– Article V – Makeup of the Executive Board in the absence of Council, what representation was the optimal makeup and who votes for them. (I All documents for this meeting can be found here. link] Attendee report: 2653 attendees at LLX, 1711 are reg members (i.e.
More than 1000 votes for Popular Choice GreenApp Fueled by Communities, Engagement
Data.gov
OCTOBER 2, 2011
In less than a week since Popular Choice voting began in our Apps for the Environment challenge, you already placed more than 1200 votes in support of your favorite green apps. The post More than 1000 votes for Popular Choice GreenApp Fueled by Communities, Engagement appeared first on Data.gov.
Historic Climate, Clean Energy Bill Passes Senate
NLC (National League of Cities)
AUGUST 8, 2022
5376) via the reconciliation process by a vote of 51-50. On Sunday, the Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act (H.R. This action came after a surprise agreement last month between Sen.
Election officials have been largely successful in deterring cyber threats, CISA official says
GCN
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
Public-private partnerships and enhanced resource sharing activities have been key to defending against outside threats to voting systems, according to the head of CISA’s National Risk Management Center.
States take new steps to stop election mistruths from going viral
GCN
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
To combat the rising misinformation threat, some states are bringing on cybersecurity specialists to comb social media and flag posts that spread falsehoods about the voting process.
CISA hosts election security exercise ahead of 2022 midterm elections
GCN
AUGUST 23, 2022
State and local officials, along with representatives from federal agencies and election industry companies, participated in the “Tabletop the Vote” exercise to prepare for a range of hypothetical risks to election operations.
No ‘specific or credible’ cyber threats affected integrity of midterms, CISA says
GCN
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
Despite “a handful” of DDoS attacks targeting state and local election websites and some technical glitches affecting voting equipment, CISA says it saw “no activity” that should undermine faith in the results of the midterm elections. Cybersecurity
Episode 234: Why C-SPAN is having a moment
FedHeads
JANUARY 16, 2023
Did you see the House Speaker vote on C-SPAN? Did you see the House Speaker vote on C-SPAN?
Community engagement examples: November’s inspiring platforms
Citizen Lab
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
The City of Vienna is voting to select the best neighborhood project in their district (Austria). We are constantly impressed by the creativity, scope, and impact of projects that are facilitated on our platform.
Mexico’s ‘Right to Mobility’ Amendment Could Shift Road Safety Discourse and Save Thousands of Lives
The City Fix
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
On October 14, the country’s Chamber of Deputies unanimously voted in favor of adding an amendment to Mexico’s constitution: Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
Choosing the best participation methods for your community
Citizen Lab
JULY 6, 2022
Ranging from in-depth offline deliberation to direct online voting, it can be overwhelming to decide which method to begin with. Once you decide to run a community engagement initiative, there are a lot of participation methods to choose from.
Supreme Court Integrity and the Midterm Elections
Policy Chats
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
You may think your vote doesn't count, but it does. Every vote from a local school board race to the United States president is key to our society continuing to be what we are in the world.”. Michael Ramos on the importance of voting. Michael Ramos on the importance of voting.
2020 Election: Analysis Part 1 (with Francisco Pedraza)
Policy Chats
NOVEMBER 13, 2020
Podcast Highlights: “It is hard to see a victory for those electoral college votes in [Arizona and Florida] happening without the Latino vote.”. Francisco Pedraza on the topic of voting blocks that influenced the results of this election. 2020 Election: Who is Voting and Why?
How AWS supports the 10th anniversary of National Voter Registration Day with digital tools for civic engagement
AWS Public Sector Blog
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Founded in 2012, National Voter Registration Day is an annual civic holiday on which the nation focuses on registering Americans to exercise their most basic right – the right to vote. million Americans have registered to vote on the holiday. Register to vote now at TurboVote.
Voices: The Role of Mobile Printers Grows in Local Government and Public Safety
State Tech Magazine
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Mobile printers — paired with flexible, simultaneous Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity — are frequently used in local government, particularly in public safety, law enforcement and voting.
Brutal performance art criticism of Toronto's Mayor, John Tory, and his "austerity" agenda
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
OCTOBER 20, 2022
The stickers have a QR code linking to their Twitter feed and calling on people to vote. Shari Kasman.
The Death and Life of Great Global Democracies?!
zencity
MARCH 20, 2023
They have municipal elections, voting on bonds, laws, and referendums. I recently had the privilege to represent Zencity at the Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy , convened in Mexico City.
How to Make Your Voice Heard on Election Day and Beyond — Episode 077
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
And whether you mailed in your ballot, voted early or are still undecided as you listen to this episode, we know that our guests today are going to provide sage wisdom on all things elections, voting and why it’s important to advocate at the federal, state and local level. Today is November 3, 2020 – an important day for our country, our democracy, our values and our future. Today is Election Day!
She Wears Many Hats: Block Leadership and Civic Engagement with Jen Devor
Iron Sharpens Iron
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
Episode Transcript Here: [link] Jen Devor is a South Philly block captain, committeeperson, public school advocate, voting enthusiast, and a published author on civic engagement. Currently, Jen serves on the Community Advisory Boards of WHYY, DiSilvestro Recreation Center and Vote16USA, a national nonpartisan effort to lower the voting age. On this episode of “Iron Sharpens Iron,” Leon and De’Wayne sit down with South Philly block captain and civic enthusiast, Jen Devor.
She Wears Many Hats: Block Leadership and Civic Engagement with Jen Devor
Iron Sharpens Iron
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
Jen Devor is a South Philly block captain, committeeperson, public school advocate, voting enthusiast, and a published author on civic engagement. Currently, Jen serves on the Community Advisory Boards of WHYY, DiSilvestro Recreation Center and Vote16USA, a national nonpartisan effort to lower the voting age. Jen Devor is a South Philly block captain, committeeperson, public school advocate, voting enthusiast, and a published author on civic engagement.
How Did We Get Here? Affordable Housing Policy with Andy Toy
Iron Sharpens Iron
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
He founded United Voices for Philadelphia and still engages in voter registration and voting advocacy. He founded United Voices for Philadelphia and still engages in voter registration and voting advocacy.
Washington Post editorializes about Purple Line cockups, inadequately attributes them to Larry Hogan
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
JANUARY 29, 2023
The Purple Line is a great lesson for me in how long projects take to achieve from conceptualization to realization. I first read about the idea--intended at the time to be heavy rail--in December 1987, shortly after I had moved to Washington, DC, as a cover story in the Washington City Paper.
Income Inequality and Democratic Backsliding
The Lowe Down
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Democracy is made up of factors such as voting rights, freedom of the governed, and minority rights. Article by Meghna Pamula. Although democracy has greatly expanded globally over the past few decades, democratic backsliding has been a topic of concern over recent years.
ALA Midwinter Report 2022
Librarian.net
JANUARY 27, 2022
There were some Round Table readjustments which were mostly paperwork-driven and seemed non-controversial but required voting. We discussed some of the changes that were happening, to get voted on during Council III.
California State Controller Betty Yee: A Career in Public Service
Policy Chats
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
As Controller, she continues to serve the Board as its fifth voting member. As Controller, she continues to serve the Board as its fifth voting member.
DC's crime bill overturned by Congress
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
MARCH 9, 2023
-- " Senate votes to block controversial DC crime bill ," CNN I haven't written a blog entry on this, just comments, and comments on Washington Post article. It might well happen again with the bill allowing illegal immigrants and other noncitizens to vote in local elections.
Celebrating the 2022 Sammies honorees
Partnership for Public Service
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
After weeks of voting and tens of thousands of votes cast, the public recognized Josa, an inclusive education specialist, for his work to promote educational opportunities in developing nations for children and youth with disabilities. On Tuesday, Sept.
Let's personalize your content