The OpenNet Initiative ran a series of tests related to Internet access during the recent elections in Nigeria. Though the election was fraught with issues generally, and though certain web sites were inaccessible during key moments of the election period, we found no evidence of tampering with the Internet. We’re in the process of refining … Read more
We’re delighted to welcome anyone blogging the vote today at the Berkman Center at Harvard Law School. The Blue Mass Group team have taken us up on it, live and in person, along with others swinging by, which is terrific. Seth Flaxman of Demapples was here until he had class. Anyone and everyone of any … Read more
… to everyone in Massachusetts. What a terrific day it is to have a primary with several contested races: governor, lieutenant governor, and secretary of state at a minimum, plus some interesting down-ballot races (not for me). It’s a bit cloudy and cool today, but no rain yet. I voted at the Dilboy VFW post … Read more
Ward 6 of Somerville, Massachusetts, has been a hot-bed of political activism this Fall. Election day tomorrow involves tough choices. I thought I’d vote out loud, or at least weigh the options out loud. * A young, progressive woman, Rebekah Gewirtz, with a background in community activism, is challenging 22-year incumbent Jack Connolly for Ward … Read more
This morning, I cast the 108th ballot in a special election for State Senator at the Dilboy VFW Post in Davis Square, Somerville. Despite a sprinkling rain and the low turnout, the streets outside my polling place were crawling with people holding signs — a wonderful sign of a vibrant local democracy. I got a … Read more