Opinion split on political artist and activist Park Sang Hak from South Korea’s balloon diplomacy
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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.
Selma Voting Rights March in Congressional Recognition
National conversation again refocuses on Civil Rights Era’s historic Selma voting rights march
Supporting John Legend Voting Rights Act Oscar Comments
In star-studded Oscar night performance, rapper Common and singer John Legend voting rights support grounds overly lavish ceremony in reality of America
Measuring Wayne Gretzky’s Political Influence in Canada
In hockey obsessed nation, legendary Wayne Gretzky’s political influence seen in endorsement drama
Destroyed Ukraine Tank as Latvian Anti-Putin Art
German artist displays a destroyed Ukrainian tank from recent battle as Latvian anti-Putin art
Why Hollywood History Movies Fail Accuracy Test
Dramaticized and oversimplified, Hollywood history movies seem incapable of accurate analysis
Importance of Celebrating President’s Day Holiday Lost
Making cartoons out of Washington and Lincoln became national way of celebrating President’s Day
VIDEO: I Can’t Breathe Pussy Riot Music on YouTube
I Can’t Breathe Pussy Riot music video dedicated to Eric Garner and those against police brutality
How the Latest Alabama Election Exposes Racial Tensions
Martin Luther King Jr and General Robert E Lee debate in Alabama election exposes racial tension
Famous Turkish Novelist is Worried About His Country
Government’s persistent battle with opposition media concerns famous Turkish novelist and Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk