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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.
Paul McCartney Vs. Vladimir Putin: Greenpeace Smackdown!
Superstar Beatle Paul McCartney calls for release of detained activists of Greenpeace held in Russia dictatorship prisons amid worldwide outcry
Marking 30 Years at National Endowment for Democracy
National Endowment for Democracy is US government supported program with deep pockets aiding democracy around the globe and celebrating its 30th anniversary
Klingon From Star Trek Wins New York Election
Actor who played famous Klingon Empire warrior on cult-sci fi show Star Trek wins New York election in first of growing Klingon Empire (State)
Seamstress to Run for President of Chile
A humble seamstress to run for President of Chile is said to be very down to Earth, with fiery rhetoric and a mastery of the problems of the poor
VIDEO: Freedom Songs of Civil Right Era
Political change was aided by litany of Freedom Songs written to demand rights and voting access during momentus 1960s era of songs of Civil Right Era
NYC Mayor Win Cheers Ancestral Town in Italy
Italy small town to celebrate in anticipation of new mayor for New York City Bill DeBlasio who has ancestral and cultural roots in rural village
Groups Battle for Native American Renaming of Football Team
Redskins faces pressure after build-up in accusations of racism and neglected suffering resurfaced by push for Native American renaming of football team
VIDEO: Tunisia Civil Society Group Empowering Citizens
Tunisia’s turbulent politics has begun to make room for a post-Arab Spring revolution in new civil society groups like those featured in this 4 minute video
Jon Stewart-Style Egypt Show is Back On Air
Jon Stewart-style Egypt political satire is dangerous but heroic work amid the turbulence of national politics