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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.
Colombia Nukaks’ Terrible Experience After First Contact
Colombia Nukaks came out of the depths of Amazon Jungle and into lowest levels of poverty in South America after first sustained contact with the outside world
Mariah Carey Holds $1 Milllion Concert for Angola Dictator
Singer and pop music star Mariah Carey joins long list of American and democratic world celebrities who entertain rich dictators spending stolen wealth like this concert for Angola dictator dos Santos
Burma’s Female Boxers Fight For Their Basic Rights
Women face increasing challenges as in rising Asia but Burma’s female boxers face a unique set of challenges in fight for equality and recognition
Quarter of Americans Volunteered for Charity in 2012
At the same time that one in four Americans have volunteered their time to charity in 2012, rising numbers of the Millenial Generation are participating at unprecedented levels
Map Shows Pre-Columbian Tribes of North America
Artistic map shows probable locations of various known pre-Columbian tribes across North America as they were before the arrival of European colonialism
Colbert Takes Aim at Bipartisan Budget Compromise
Colbert Report comedian Stephen Colbert thinks bipartisan budget compromise is bad deal for Republicans and Tea Party
Jon Stewart Vs Gerrymandering
It’s Stewart Vs Gerrymandering! The Daily Show with Jon Stewart takes a comedic look at how gerrymandering/redistricting has reshaped political map and skewed election results in Congress
NSA Spying on World of Warcraft Players
Players of world famous MMORPG video game are being monitored by America’s NSA spying on World of Warcraft worldwide according to new documents leaked to press
Malala Calls Mandela Her Leader in Moving Tribute
Pakistan’s world famous icon for women’s education Malala Yousafzai offers sweeping praise of Nelson Mandela who she felt deep connection