Becoming first ever boxing champion elected mayor of the capital city of Kiev will challenge political newcomer Vitali Klitschko with national spotlight amid Ukraine’s continuing crisis
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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.
Whatever Happened to Protest Leader of Tiananmen Square?
Hopeful citizen and 1989 leader of Tiananmen Square ill-fated democracy protests in Beijing speaks out with memories of missed chance for political reform
The 97-yr-old Who Voted in Every Indian Election
Sensational story of long-retired teacher Shyam Saran Negi who at 97 years-old has voted in every Indian election held since the country gained independence from Great Britain
Iran Conservatives Ban on WhatsApp is Vetoed
Iran dictatorship sees rare success for openness to technology and media as ban on WhatsApp blocked by reformist President Hassan Rouhani capping a series of changes
Group of Bollywood Actors Sign Public Anti-Modi Appeal
Coalition of famous Bollywood actors make public political appeal in unique campaign against party of leading national candidate Narendra Modi who they see as sectarian
Wave of Cash Feeds Mass Partying During India Elections
Nationwide celebrating, drinking, and partying during India elections is tradition fed by national pride, public engagement, and massive spending by political campaigns
Stewart and Colbert Roast Laugh at Supreme Court on Donor Limits
Sometimes you just need to make fun of a terrible situation and having a laugh at Supreme Court’s recent decision to remove limits on giving money to politicians is late night’s specialty
Bill Maher Targets Supreme Court in New Monologue
HBO comedian and political lightning rod Bill Maher targets Supreme Court’s recent controversial decision to remove national limits on political spending
The Paintings of George W Bush and the Leaders He Met
Current world leaders like Vladimir Putin, self-portraits, and an image of his father represent the paintings of George W Bush that have been presented in a truly bizarre display on NBC’s Today Show
Students Raising Money for Malaria Nets in Sports Competition
New push to raise awareness and contributions for United Nations Foundation charity working in countries that desperately need help raising money for malaria nets treated with insecticide