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Diebold, notorious voting firm, rejects $2.6 billion takeover
The company says that it's worth way, way more.
Farhad Manjoo Mar 3, 2008
Your presidential candidate: Hot or not?
The best way to make American elections fair, according to a new book, is to use a voting method known for ranking drunk sorority girls.
By Farhad Manjoo Feb 12, 2008
Voting trouble in Los Angeles?
Looking at reports of voting difficulties in a key Super Tuesday state.
Alex Koppelman Feb 5, 2008
What's going on with Los Angeles' voting machines?
Matt Drudge reports a scary snafu in California.
By Farhad Manjoo Feb 5, 2008
A guide to Super Tuesday's riskiest voting machines
Six states will use paperless touch-screen machines that can't be counted by human beings. Get ready for some chaos.
By Farhad Manjoo Feb 5, 2008
Was the New Hampshire vote stolen?
The Web is abuzz with allegations of fraud, and Dennis Kucinich is asking for a recount. The charges don't hold water, but this problem is not going away.
By Farhad Manjoo Jan 11, 2008
Another election fiasco in Florida?
The Democratic Party is doing battle -- with itself -- over the state's role in the primaries. Some members say it could cost the party in November 2008.
By Michael Scherer Oct 30, 2007
More voting machine problems: Florida, again
Officials discover that Diebold optical-scan machines can easily switch votes between candidates.
By Farhad Manjoo Aug 2, 2007
It's not just the voting machines -- it's how we count them, too
A new report documents the faulty methods most states use to make sure that electronic voting machines produce correct vote counts.
By Farhad Manjoo Aug 1, 2007
Voting systems in California fail hack test
A computer security team sponsored by the California secretary of state finds three widely used electronic voting systems unsafe.
By Farhad Manjoo Jul 31, 2007
"We cannot stay as an occupying force in the Middle East"
Sen. Chuck Hagel talks about his presidential ambitions and why he sided with Democrats on Iraq.
By Myra MacPherson Apr 30, 2007
Will Diebold ditch voting machines?
The company is said to want out of a business that tarnishes its reputation.
Tim Grieve Mar 6, 2007
Maybe voting machines are "cowards," too
Rep. Jean Schmidt tries to vote. An optical scanner won't take her ballot.
Tim Grieve Nov 7, 2006
The law of averages, Diebold style
"We got five machines. One of them's got to work."
Tim Grieve Nov 7, 2006
About those exit polls
The RNC wants you to know that they're not accurate.
Tim Grieve Nov 6, 2006
"Hacking Democracy"
On Tuesday, 40 percent of voters will cast ballots on electronic touch-screens. If you're not worried already about the dangers of paperless voting, this HBO documentary will blow your mind.
By Farhad Manjoo Nov 2, 2006
What does he know that you don't?
The president says he isn't worried about the November elections.
Tim Grieve Oct 23, 2006
Democrats win a round on Foley voting, but it's only the beginning
Between voting machines, new laws and a lot of close races, one expert predicts a perfect storm in November.
Tim Grieve Oct 19, 2006
Written out of the story
New voting machines will make it awfully hard for Tom DeLay's would-be GOP successor -- or any other write-in candidate -- to win an election.
By Katharine Mieszkowski Sep 22, 2006
Paging Kenneth Blackwell
A report says problems with Cuyahoga County's voting machines may be so severe that they can't be fixed by November.
Aug 16, 2006
We're not trashing your vote; we're clearing a paper jam
A panel warns of problems with voting machines in November.
Tim Grieve Jul 26, 2006
One hacker, a little wi-fi ... and an election victory can be yours
A new report from the Brennan Center underscores the problems with voting machines.
Tim Grieve Jun 28, 2006
More fun with exit polls
New data gives ammunition to critics who believe the presidential election was stolen but still doesn't settle anything.
By Farhad Manjoo Jan 7, 2005
When technology became cool again
Google, Firefox and digital cameras gave us reason to cheer in 2004. Then again, outsourcing, global warming and the politics of stem cells proved there is a dark side.
By Andrew Leonard, Farhad Manjoo and Katharine Mieszkowski Dec 27, 2004
Third World democracy
The real problem with the American election system isn't fraud, it's good old-fashioned incompetence. And that's something we can fix -- if we have the will.
By Farhad Manjoo Nov 18, 2004
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