Various ideas and comments for tomorrow’s Giving Tuesday, a altruistic response to the blatant commercialism of Black Friday and Cyber Monday
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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.
Performance Artist Takes on Colonialism in Africa
Impact of colonialism in Africa remain largely uncovered and ignored despite lasting impact as reflect in artist’s new provocative performance installation
65 Years Without an Army? Welcome to Costa Rica
Costa Rica’s people were right to celebrate yesterday’s commemoration of sixty-five years since entire military was abolished in Latin American democracy leader
Colombia’s FARC Agrees to Peace-Themed Soccer Match
Colombia is conducting far-reaching talks with rebel FARC movement to end decades of violence but few expected country’s peace-themed soccer to be such a hit
Burma’s Suu Kyi Gives Democracy Speech in Australia
Australia is reminded to cherish and engage with its own democracy as Burma’s democracy icon Aung Suu Kyi gives speech at university
Funny and Shocking Political Cartoons From 1700s England
Shocking political cartoons created today, especially in large media outlets, lack some of the edginess and vitriol of cartoons from American Revolution-era English artists
Indian Family Has 98 Voters Living in One House
With 98 voting age family members out of 209 living in a single house in India, local politicians have no choice but to seek the support of Ziona, the oldest wife and head of the household of Indian family has 98 voters
Rihanna Teams With UNICEF for Philippines Aid Work
United Nation’s workers thanks to new plan as singer and songwriter Rihanna teams with UNICEF to raise awareness to help Philippine victims of Super Cyclone Haiyan
From Kenya Refugee Camp to Brandeis University
Story of Sudanese man who went from a Kenya refugee camp with some lucky chances and thanks to good people to a star graduate student at prestigious Brandeis University
VIDEO: Facebook’s Zuckerberg for Immigration Reform
Support of billionaire founder of Facebook Mark Zuckerberg for immigration reform has increased its presence in politics, particularly in regards to high-tech workers