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How online harassment silences democratic participation

I got doxxed for a political post and now I am afraid to express any opinions online but staying silent feels like giving up on democracy.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Digital spaces have made political engagement personally dangerous for ordinary citizens, especially those from marginalized communities.

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“Where Are You with Technology and democracy?”

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