Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes left a large impact on the world in his support for free speech protections in early 20th century
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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.
NJ Election Regulator Talks Campaign Finance Tech
Campaign finance reform meets big data and technology at NJ hackfest meetup and lectures
She’s Just Too Gorgeous for Government Work
It is believed that ravishing Iranian beauty is so attractive that religious authorities in Iranian dictatorship have said she’s just too gorgeous for serving in government office
Ancient Greek Philosophy Returns to Athens
Socrates, Plato and Aristotle are back in fashion as Greek society reacts to economic depression with renaissance of ancient Greek philosophy
Honoring Anniversary of Martin Luther King’s Speech
Anniversary of Martin Luther King’s speech “I Have a Dream Speech” fifty years ago marking peak of Civil Right Movement and push for ballot access
John Oliver Lampoons “Sharknado of Voter Suppression”
Temporary replacement for Jon Stewart on Daily Show, John Oliver takes chance to callout ‘Sharknado of Voter Suppression’ storming across America
Controversial Wikipedia Articles in Different Languages
User generated encyclopedia understandably creates controversial Wikipedia articles but disputes are different depending on the local culture
Fútbol’s Barca Throws Support Behind Israel-Palestine Peace
Behind Israel-Palestine Peace: Spanish soccer’s Barcelona visits city in support of peace and reconciliation
How an American Soccer Coach Has Become Diplomat
Bob Bradley an American professional soccer coach has become diplomat after leading Egypt national soccer during times of epic turmoil and controversy
Timeline of Homelessness in NYC History
Rising homelessness in NYC is brought to new light when one considers the long relationship between poverty and housing goes back long time in the Big Apple