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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.
Creating Children’s Artwork in Saddam’s Kurdistan Prison
Refugees from Syria’s conflict help children paint their life inside Saddam’s Kurdistan Prison
Checkout Some Frida Kahlo Quotes on Her Birthday
Mexican artist’s amazing life of breaking barriers is reflected in some choice Frida Kahlo quotes
A New Slant for Latest Political Neil Young Album
Latest music album includes Monsanto and Walmart-themed songs from the always political Neil Young
A Look at the Ai Weiwei Art Collection at Artsy.net
Ai Weiwei has taken the unusual path of continuing to create his politically sensitive art inside the country that has jailed him
Lebanese Theater as Cure For Sectarian Tension
Beirut artists working to build local Lebanese theater culture as path to ease political conflicts
Flowering Burma Artists Breathe New Freedoms
With worst of dictatorship apparently over, growth is in cards for new generation of Burma artists
The Conservative Civil Rights of Singer Pat Boone
Civil Rights Era musician Pat Boone uses art to support conservative causes in religion and more
Lebanon Street Art Takes Advantage of Rich Traditions
Combining Arab calligraphy with graffiti has brought new life to Beirut, Lebanon street art works
Why Neil Young Rejects Donald Trump Use of His Music
Donald Trump’s Republican candidacy announcement used liberal Neil Young’s music despite the irony