Study by the Chronicle of Philanthropy uses U.S. Census data to analyze how Democrats and Republicans donate to charity finds that Republican religious donations ensure they lead their rival party
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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.
Longtime Haiti Dictator Dies But National Poverty Continues
After Haiti dictator dies, residents in the poorest country in the Americas consider the legacy of ‘president for life’ Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier and the disrepair left by his reign
Full Story of George Clooney South Sudan Charity Work
In country with world’s most desperate poverty, food insecurity, and continued ethic and religious violence, intensity of George Clooney South Sudan charity work is on a scale rarely seen by celebrities
Students Offer Free Hong Kong Protest Translation
With tens of thousands marching for democracy in a major Chinese city, locals show their creativity and determination with offer of Hong Kong protest translation made for free by students
Racism, Crowdfunding and Ferguson Minority Voting
Why a pro-police and anti-protest fundraising campaign run through GoFundMe crowdfunding and Ferguson’s recent civil discord are linked in a recent controversy
Meaning of Comedian John Oliver Ayn Rand Rant
HBO late night political comedian John Oliver Ayn Rand criticism comes from British liberal tradition with a dash of American Jon Stewart style jokes
Dissident Ai Weiwei Alcatraz Artwork for Political Prisoners
Massive political art installations designed by outspoken Chinese artist show images of imprisoned democracy dissidents from across the world at new Ai Weiwei Alcatraz Prison exhibit in San Francisco
Big Laughs for Jon Stewart Voter Apathy Comedy
While low turnout at elections is reinforced by government not interested in changing system, to Comedy Central’s Daily Show host Jon Stewart voter apathy is a similarly ridiculous reality
Study Claims Free Will is Illusion Even For Voters
Researchers at Georgia State University release study claiming that widely accepted notion of free will is illusion created by our minds without basis in latest science
Can People Naturally Smell Your Political Preference?
Unusual study at Brown University claims it is possible other people automatically smell your political preference through your pheromones and that this can determine their level of attraction