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The 2004 presidential election might not be flawed like the last one was;
it might be even worse. Communities across America are purchasing
electronic voting (e-voting) machines, but the technology has serious
security problems that aren't being addressed. Most of the machines use
"black box" software that hasn't been publicly reviewed for security.
Almost none provide voter-verifiable paper ballots to detect fraud. A
recent analysis by several academic researchers outlines the many and
varied ways that anyone from a technically proficient insider to an
average voter could disrupt an e-voting system to defraud an election.

The response of some of the companies that make e-voting machines has been
even more upsetting. Instead of embracing close technical review and public
interest in its products, one of the three major manufacturers of these
machines has embarked upon a campaign of sending cease-and-desist letters
to those who criticize it. The company first sent one to the academic
researchers and then later sent many to individuals and groups who
republished internal email messages that reveal both the problems with the
systems and employee attempts to cover up those problems.

E-Voting technology is promising, but its benefits should not obscure its
dangers. Without basic auditing checks, these machines dramatically
increase the chances for undetectable election fraud. This archive is a
resource in the fight for accountable elections and responsible voting
technology.

NOTE: More information on all litigation related to verified voting is
available at http://www.verifiedvoting.org/legal/ <br><br>
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target="_blank"><b>Contact the Congress!</b></a><br>
Contacting the Congress is a very up-to-date database of congressional
contact information for the 108th Congress. As of August 14, 2004 there
are 520 email addresses (of which 448 are Web-based email homepages), and
540 WWW homepages known for the 540 members of the 108th Congress. More
traditional ground mail addresses are available for all
Congressmembers<br><br>
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About Us
We believe we can make a difference, but we can't do it alone. We need
you, too.

Our highest priority is to work toward elections in which we can be
confident. We have been very active in the fight for verifiable voting,
and we feel an urgency to participate in unity of action with all the
diverse groups and individuals who now consider themselves 'voting
activists' as well as those who have recently become concerned about
elections in the United States.

Ellen Theisen worked with VerifiedVoting.org from August 2003 through
March 2004. She spearheaded the volunteer lobbying efforts that tripled
the number of co-sponsors for H.R.2239 and led to the introduction of
companion Senate bills. She is now dedicated to unifying activists in an
effort to secure our elections.

Peter Johnson, activist, grassroots mobilizer, and founder of
www.americanether.net. Helping to free information and encourage civic
participation, he has assisted various organizations working for election
accountability and transparency. <br><br>
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