Russian mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin responded to comparisons [with]…Rasputin who treated the son of the last tsar for haemophilia.
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This Democracy Culture archive combines interesting culture, lifestyle, celebrities, weird news, and humor related to democracy. Democracy is a part of nature itself, a way of group decision making that is revolutionary in its application to political power. Democracy exists as part of our culture and is reflected in surprising ways throughout. These stories highlight the many expressions of democracy in everyday life. Also see our Political Art section.
ChatGPT Is Changing Education, AI Experts Say
Newly-launched AI-powered chatbot ChatGPT is changing the internet landscape. It presents several opportunities, including in education.
Girl Scouts Earn Democracy Badge At Workshop In Salina
The workshop assisted Girl Scouts in grades K–10 in earning their Democracy Badge through learning activities on democracy.
Study: Media Can Reduce Polarization By Telling Personal Stories
Sharing personal experiences and pairing them with facts reduces political dehumanization and increases political tolerance.
Study: 2020 Election Resulted In Increased Anxiety And Depression
A review of 2020 Household Pulse Survey data reveals that as an election nears, people in [America] report more depression and anxiety.
Charlie Hebdo Caricatures Iran’s Mullahs
The satirical weekly is publishing a special issue on Wednesday, January 4, mocking Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in support of the protests…
First Impressions Are Strongly Influenced By Political Partisanship
How we perceive strangers or the impressions we have about them, particularly their faces, is influenced by political partisanship.
The Anti-Colonialism Of ‘Wakanda Forever’
The sequel to Black Panther, Wakanda Forever, is about power and government rather than a struggle between good and evil.
The Enduring Appeal of ‘I Voted’ Stickers
Ulster County voters were in for a treat – or was it a trick? – when polls opened on the morning of Halloween for the third day of early voting.
Behind The Scenes At The Onion Satire Newspaper
When the day’s real-life headlines are regularly compared with the Onion’s, how…do you parody the world when reality has jumped the shark?