Included in laws designed to repress Turkey’s Kurdish population and their language is a curious ban of the alphabet but now government legalizes letters
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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.
VIDEO: Politician Fired For Racist Comments on Daily Show
Daily Show with Jon Stewart featured segment on voter ID laws with Republican official claiming racism and problems for Democrats justifies new laws
INFOGRAPHIC: War Against the Homeless
The editors at Social Work Degree Guide’s War Against the Homeless. The Homeless are the most at-risk population. And we’re waging a war on them.
Arnold Schwarzenegger to Run for President
Arnold Schwarzenegger to run for President after his stint as California Governor but faces unusual challenge of changing the American Constitution first
Pakistan’s Malala Reunited With Childhood Friends
Pakistan women’s education advocate Malala Yousafzai was shot by Taliban assassin along with two friends who she has been reunited with in Scotland
Poet Speaks of Tibet Political Repression
Poet’s work “Immolations in Tibet: The shame of the world” is one of many detailing horror of Tibet political repression under fist of China dictatorship
Protest Against French Romani Deportation
Thousands march against new French Romani deportation against female student in continued controversy and hardship for neglected Romani people of Europe
Eritrea and Turkey Journalists Receive Press Freedom Award
Eritrea and Turkey journalist attacks as well as brutality of Eritrea dictatorship are reflected in latest awards to journalists for international press freedom
New Deck of Cards Shows Belarus Dictatorship Allies
Belarus dictatorship allies and supporters revealed in new set of playing cards and website that are using transparency to subvert secretive regime
Musicians in Kashmir Political Art as Peaceful Protest
Region remains caught in tug of war between India and Pakistan but resident musicians in Kashmir political art are expressing themselves in new and inventive ways