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Democracy Culture articles
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.
Analyzing President Johnson’s Voting Rights Act Opinion
Recent documentary on Selma march ignites debate on President Johnson’s Voting Rights Act advocacy
Pope Backs Public Financing of Elections, Transparency
Vatican speaks as Pope backs public financing of election campaigns and full transparency of donors
Freedom House’s Repression and Freedom Art Contest
Submit your work to 2015 Images of Repression Photography and Freedom Art Contest by Freedom House
Principals Drive Secret Chinese Historians to Fight Censors
On trials and travails of dissident army of secret Chinese historians saving archives for posterity
Mass Genetic Impact of Ancient Dictatorships
Research reveals 11 dynastic ancient dictatorships with hundreds of millions of living descendants
In 2015, Women Face More Danger Than Soldiers
Abuse and collapsing rights leave modern world with average women in more danger than soldiers
China Censors Environment Movie Gone Viral
After 100 million views, China censors environment movie amid crackdown on journalism and reporting
Seven Ways Science Can Support Women Scientists
Companies, governments, researchers and donors must make 7 changes now to support women scientists
Woodcliff Lake NJ Civil Rights Icon Recalls Selma March
The 3rd voting rights march from Selma to Montgomery in 1965 is remembered by Seton Hall University law professor and NJ civil rights icon Mark Denbeaux