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Election Watch: Tracking Digital Election Interference

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NEW: Election Watch for the Digital Age

Election Watch for the Digital Age is a new research initiative investigating the interplay between digital platforms and election integrity — and confirming that the internet can be used to disrupt democracies as surely as it can destabilize dictatorships.

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Freedom on the Net 2020: The Pandemic's Digital Shadow

The coronavirus pandemic is accelerating a dramatic decline in global internet freedom, contributing to a broader crisis for democracy worldwide.

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