Interview in German newspaper contains an invitation from iconic artist and political activist Ai Weiwei to China President Xi Jinping urging him to visit his latest art exhibition
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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.
Over 30 Celebrities Urge UN to Act for Syria’s Palestinians
Roger Waters, Sting, and Hugh Grant among all-star lineup of celebrities calling on the United Nations to act for Syria’s Palestinian civilians caught in some of worst violence of conflict
How Twitter Feed of Venezuela’s Maduro Went Viral
As soon as he took over reigns from Venezuela’s iconic Hugo Chavez, the Twitter feed of highly controversial President Maduro went viral and has reached almost two million followers across the world
Daily Show’s Jon Stewart Takes on Senate Spying
Allegations of CIA spying in the Senate raises many issues about control of power in government and over-powerful intelligence agencies, Stewart thinks its funny that spying on average Americans is ok though
Internet Creator Calls for New Magna Carta for Web
British Sir Tim Berners-Lee who created the World Wide Web twenty-five years ago uses anniversary to call Magna Carta for web users as the basis for worldwide constitution of rights
New Zealand Debates Whether to Change its Flag
Island nation of New Zealand debate has reopened painful chapters in its colonial past with new attempt by President to update national flag by dropping England’s Union Jack symbol
Obama Internet Hit With Zach Galifianakis Comedy Interview
Ridiculous Zach Galifianakis comedy Interview with Obama has become an overnight internet hit but many on the right gain no satisfaction by watching the President make light of their attacks
New Group Seeks to Protect Women in Violent Congo
Violence against women in violent Congo conflict areas has become regular feature of instability plagued region but new group of Congolese men have started a new program to protect women from attack
International Women’s Day Sparks Creativity in Art
Celebrations are held worldwide for International Women’s Day which is growing in importance as evident in the Philippines where a ceremony will seek to set a record for largest human made female symbol
Openly Gay Republican Candidate Seeks Congress First
VIDEO: Massachusetts could vote to send the first openly gay Republican candidate ever to Congress as Richard Tisei announces candidacy for House of Republicans seat